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Dr. Hazem Afifi, M.D.
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I have symptomatic PVCs. When do they become dangerous?
PVCs are known as premature ventricular contractions. Although they can occur normally in all individuals, when they are frequent, one sometimes feels palpitations and it may cause READ MORE
PVCs are known as premature ventricular contractions. Although they can occur normally in all individuals, when they are frequent, one sometimes feels palpitations and it may cause lightheadedness. If the PVCs remain frequent, then the heart over time can become weaker resulting in a cardiomyopathy. Ablations are not always successful, but there are many medications that can minimize PVCs. I would consider Beta blocker medication prescribed by your doctor, which are very commonly prescribed. If PVCs remain frequent after 1 year, it is not unreasonable to see if second ablation by an experienced EP cardiologist is worth attempting.
Caffeine and heart surgery?
Caffeine is a stimulant, and it would be best to reduce to one cup per day. Stopping completely may increase some anxiety and may be counterproductive, but in general, minimizing READ MORE
Caffeine is a stimulant, and it would be best to reduce to one cup per day. Stopping completely may increase some anxiety and may be counterproductive, but in general, minimizing caffeine before and after heart surgery for a couple of weeks is recommended.
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
There are many causes of an enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly. Common causes include hypertension, coronary artery disease, valve disease or even fluid around the heart. It is very READ MORE
There are many causes of an enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly. Common causes include hypertension, coronary artery disease, valve disease or even fluid around the heart. It is very important to have a full workup of the heart and lungs to exclude common etiologies. Many of these causes are much less common at age 33, but determining which one is critical to take steps to treat this. Surgery is helpful in some of these diagnoses, but your doctor likely will use this as a last resort.
What could be the reason for low hemoglobin after a bypass surgery?
Low hemoglobin, or anemia after heart surgery, is very common in the early postoperative period or even the first one to two months after heart surgery. However, two years after READ MORE
Low hemoglobin, or anemia after heart surgery, is very common in the early postoperative period or even the first one to two months after heart surgery. However, two years after surgery should prompt a review of other causes of fatigue. There are many medications used after heart surgery which can contribute to fatigue, such as beta blockers, and others that can contribute to anemia, such as blood thinners.
How long does it take for someone to recover from a cardiac surgery?
The recovery period after heart surgery is different for everyone, depending.
