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William G. Elliott, DO
Cardiologist
Dr. William Elliott is a cardiologist practicing in Sierra Vista, AZ. Dr. Elliott specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Elliott also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
32 years
Experience
William G. Elliott, DO
- Sierra Vista, AZ
- Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi
- Accepting new patients
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The right side of my chest is hurting
Right sided chest pain is not likely cardiac in nature. In addition, a 17 year old female would be extremely low risk for cardiac disease. There are many other causes of chest READ MORE
Right sided chest pain is not likely cardiac in nature. In addition, a 17 year old female would be extremely low risk for cardiac disease. There are many other causes of chest pain. Would follow-up with your PCP.
Heart rate
Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 bpm. Heart rate is determined by a balance between 2 parts of your nervous system so some people run toward the low side and some toward the READ MORE
Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 bpm. Heart rate is determined by a balance between 2 parts of your nervous system so some people run toward the low side and some toward the high side. I would not worry about your heart rate unless there are other symptoms.
Is my father close to lung cancer
Certainly with the long term history of smoking your father is at risk for lung issues. It is more likely something like COPD rather than lung cancer but he certainly should get READ MORE
Certainly with the long term history of smoking your father is at risk for lung issues. It is more likely something like COPD rather than lung cancer but he certainly should get it checked out.
pressure in chest and throat.
The symptoms you describe are somewhat atypical as they are predominantly at night. Thus my suspicion is that they are not cardiac in nature. However as some patients present READ MORE
The symptoms you describe are somewhat atypical as they are predominantly at night. Thus my suspicion is that they are not cardiac in nature. However as some patients present in an atypical fashion I would see your PCP and possibly a cardiologist for further evaluation
Atorvastatin
Would just resume metoprolol the next morning and continue atorvasting at night as usual.
Sister required resuscitation?
Absolutely, anyone requiring CPR should have further workup to explain the cause. She should be evaluated by her PCP as well as likely cardiology.
Chest pains in the center to the right pain really bad
I hope I can offer you some reassurance. Very likely this chest pain is not from your heart. There are several clues to determine this. First, sharp chest pain is more likely chest READ MORE
I hope I can offer you some reassurance. Very likely this chest pain is not from your heart. There are several clues to determine this. First, sharp chest pain is more likely chest wall pain rather than cardiac pain. Location also supports this. IN addition it would be extremely unlikely for a female of your age to have cardiac chest pain. Best option is a non steroidal such as ibuprofen or aleve to calm the inflammation down. Hope this helps.
Can children suffer from congestive heart failure?
In a vast majority of instances congestive heart failure (CHF) is not hereditary. CHF is a syndrome and has a cause. Causes include damage from heart attacks, valvular heart READ MORE
In a vast majority of instances congestive heart failure (CHF) is not hereditary. CHF is a syndrome and has a cause. Causes include damage from heart attacks, valvular heart disease, alcohol and certain viral infections. A lot of times we do not know the cause. With that said there are hereditary cardiomyopathies (weakened hearts). These are extremely rare.
What is the most common complication after open heart surgery?
It really depends on the type of open heart surgery. In bypass surgery (CABG) the most common complications are fluid collections in the chest between the chest wall and lungs READ MORE
It really depends on the type of open heart surgery. In bypass surgery (CABG) the most common complications are fluid collections in the chest between the chest wall and lungs (pleural effusion) and a particular form of cardiac rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation. These are uncommon and CABG remains a very safe procedure for the correct candidate.
Does general anesthesia slow heart rate?
General anesthesia can slow heart rate slightly. It is no different than the fact that heart rates slow when you sleep. Anesthesiologists are there to monitor during general READ MORE
General anesthesia can slow heart rate slightly. It is no different than the fact that heart rates slow when you sleep. Anesthesiologists are there to monitor during general anesthesia and general anesthesia with very well tolerated by a vast majority of patients.
What is the life expectancy of a person with a pacemaker?
Life expectancy should be no different in a person with a pacemaker than without. The underlying condition that led to pacemaker implantation has more of a bearing on life expectancy READ MORE
Life expectancy should be no different in a person with a pacemaker than without. The underlying condition that led to pacemaker implantation has more of a bearing on life expectancy rather than the pacemaker itself. Obviously there are risks to pacemaker implantation (as with all procedures) but people can live long productive lives with a pacemaker.
What is the cause of high blood pressure?
In a vast majority of patients there is no known cause of high blood pressure. That is why we call it essential hypertension (HTN). HTN is very common in the US. One of the READ MORE
In a vast majority of patients there is no known cause of high blood pressure. That is why we call it essential hypertension (HTN). HTN is very common in the US. One of the consequences of getting older is the fact that blood vessels tend to get calcified with age leading to decreased distensibility and gradual increase in blood pressure as we get older. There are rare conditions that cause HTN but in a vast majority of patients it is essential HTN.
Can an irregular heartbeat be fixed?
It is a bit more complicated than that. It truly depends on the type of irregular heart beat. It can be as simple as extra heart beats which do not need treatment. There are READ MORE
It is a bit more complicated than that. It truly depends on the type of irregular heart beat. It can be as simple as extra heart beats which do not need treatment.
There are other irregular heart beats that do warrant treatment which may include a procedure called ablation.
There are other irregular heart beats that do warrant treatment which may include a procedure called ablation.
How can one tell if they have a faulty pacemaker?
Generally speaking, devices such as pacemakers undergo an interrogation periodically which assess the battery life and lead status. For example, I see my pacemaker patients twice READ MORE
Generally speaking, devices such as pacemakers undergo an interrogation periodically which assess the battery life and lead status. For example, I see my pacemaker patients twice yearly with a complete device interrogation. Modern pacemakers are pretty reliable devices.
Are cardiac catheterization and cardiac angiography the same?
We typically use the terms interchangeably but a typical cardiac cauterization actually consists of 3 procedures: 1) left heart catherization where a catheter is inserted into READ MORE
We typically use the terms interchangeably but a typical cardiac cauterization actually consists of 3 procedures: 1) left heart catherization where a catheter is inserted into the left lower heart chamber (left ventricle) to measure pressures, 2) bilateral selective coronary angiography where a catheter is inserted into the opening of the coronary arteries and contrast is injected to look for occlusions and 3) left ventriculography where contrast is injected into the left ventricle to see how well it contracts (squeezes).
Can heavy drinking negatively affect my heart?
Excessive alcohol consumption especially binge drinking can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). It is common enough that there is a term "holiday heart" where READ MORE
Excessive alcohol consumption especially binge drinking can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). It is common enough that there is a term "holiday heart" where excessive alcohol can lead to a type of abnormal cardiac rhythm called atrial fibrillation.
Does heart disease require surgery?
That is a somewhat difficult question to answer as there are multiple types of "heart disease" including valve disease as well diseases of the coronary arteries (occlusion from READ MORE
That is a somewhat difficult question to answer as there are multiple types of "heart disease" including valve disease as well diseases of the coronary arteries (occlusion from cholesterol buildup). In some instances there are nonsurgical options such as angioplasty and stents. In advanced disease surgery is often the best option although there are newer modalities that can treat specific forms of heart disease without surgery. Every case is individualized based on a variety of factors.
What is the difference between a bypass surgery and an angioplasty?
Bypass surgery (CABG) is open heart surgery where they open your chest and use blood vessels from your chest or leg to bypass (route blood flow around blockages). Angioplasty READ MORE
Bypass surgery (CABG) is open heart surgery where they open your chest and use blood vessels from your chest or leg to bypass (route blood flow around blockages). Angioplasty is a less invasive modality where catheters are inserted into the opening of the coronary arteries and a wire advanced across a blockage. A ballon is often inserted over the wire and inflated to open the blockage restoring improved blood flow often in conjunction with a stent. Usually the best option with multi vessel disease (2 or more coronary arteries are involved) is CABG however every case is individualized and a detailed conversation held with your physician as to the pros and cons of each option
Does a discomfort and pain in chest mean something serious?
No all chest pains are not an indication of a heart attack....in fact a minority are cardiac in origin. However the most common cause of death in the US is cardiovascular disease READ MORE
No all chest pains are not an indication of a heart attack....in fact a minority are cardiac in origin. However the most common cause of death in the US is cardiovascular disease so all chest pain needs to be evaluated by a physician usually by some form of stress testing. Exertional chest pain is more concerning and definitely warrants further investigation.
Can I drink coffee before my echocardiogram?
There is no need to discontinue coffee prior to an echocardiogram unless you are talking about a dobutamine stress echocardiogram (in which case you would be fasting for several READ MORE
There is no need to discontinue coffee prior to an echocardiogram unless you are talking about a dobutamine stress echocardiogram (in which case you would be fasting for several hours prior)
