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Dr. Julia G. Ansari
Cardiologist
Dr. Julia Ansari is a cardiologist practicing in Washington Terrace, Utah. Dr. Ansari 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. Ansari also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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I do not eat oily food at all and do yoga everyday. I still have a block in my heart. Why?
There are other risk factors such as family history of heart disease, aging, and others like diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and smoking that increase the risk of READ MORE
There are other risk factors such as family history of heart disease, aging, and others like diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and smoking that increase the risk of having coronary disease. It is great that you eat well and exercise, but you can't change your genetics, and as we all get older, aging is our most important risk for developing coronary disease. Think of it as a 50-year-old house that might have been maintained well, but even after 50 years, you start having plumbing issues, roof coming down, etc. At the end of the day, it is wear and tear!
Can excessive running on the treadmill cause a strain to my heart?
That would not strain your heart, however if you think that you have risk factors and with exercise you are getting really sob too quickly you may want to talk to your primary READ MORE
That would not strain your heart, however if you think that you have risk factors and with exercise you are getting really sob too quickly you may want to talk to your primary care doctor to get a treadmill stress test to assess for any abnormalities that may suggest blockage of the arteries
What are my chances of a heart attack after a bypass?
Yes, anybody with a known history of coronary artery disease has a higher risk compared to their counterparts to have a recurrence of cardiac events, including heart attack. The READ MORE
Yes, anybody with a known history of coronary artery disease has a higher risk compared to their counterparts to have a recurrence of cardiac events, including heart attack. The best thing you can do is to control risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis, and follow up with your cardiologist.
After a bypass can I still have heart blockages?
Yes, the vein grafts used for bypass on average are open for 8-10 years. Of course, some of them close earlier and some remain open longer, but you can develop disease in your READ MORE
Yes, the vein grafts used for bypass on average are open for 8-10 years. Of course, some of them close earlier and some remain open longer, but you can develop disease in your grafts. It is great that you changed your lifestyle, but there have been definitely cases where patients had bypass and needed to redo it because the grafts closed up.
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They need to see if there is a rim for them to place a closure device such as Amplatzer, but if there is not enough rim and they don't think the device can stay, then surgery, READ MORE
They need to see if there is a rim for them to place a closure device such as Amplatzer, but if there is not enough rim and they don't think the device can stay, then surgery, so all depends on what echo shows in terms of rim's length.
Is it true that a glass of wine everyday can prevent heart problems?
That’s definitely not true. If there was anything that was reducing the risk of heart disease by 70%, the FDA would be approving it and heart attacks would not remain the number READ MORE
That’s definitely not true. If there was anything that was reducing the risk of heart disease by 70%, the FDA would be approving it and heart attacks would not remain the number one cause of death in the United States. Red wine is associated with increasing HDL, which is your good cholesterol, but recent studies have not shown that raising the good cholesterol is as important as reducing the bad cholesterol.
I feel breathless running on the treadmill. Does it mean my heart is weak?
It can be due to the hard problem or pulmonary disease or even lack of exercise. If you have risk factors for heart disease, then you should talk to your primary care doctor about READ MORE
It can be due to the hard problem or pulmonary disease or even lack of exercise. If you have risk factors for heart disease, then you should talk to your primary care doctor about this.
I experience a rapid heartbeat during my periods. What could be wrong?
Most of these are not anything important and can be an extra heartbeat from the top or bottom part of the heart. When you lose volume, the normal response is for the heart rate READ MORE
Most of these are not anything important and can be an extra heartbeat from the top or bottom part of the heart. When you lose volume, the normal response is for the heart rate to go up. If you are very concerned, you can get a halter monitor.
I had a pacemaker put in recently. Can I exercise?
You have passed the period where we asked the patient not to raise their hand so you can start exercising now. If you are very active and, when jogging, all of a sudden you feel READ MORE
You have passed the period where we asked the patient not to raise their hand so you can start exercising now. If you are very active and, when jogging, all of a sudden you feel strong fatigue, you may need your pacemaker to be adjusted to accommodate the higher heart rate. So keep that in mind. It is called pacemaker syndrome, as the upper limit of a pacemaker may not allow the heart rate to go higher than the upper limits, but if you talk to your cardiologist and tell them you’re active, they can adjust this number.
After a bypass, how long will I have to follow diet restrictions?
I don’t know your order condition and what your left ventricular heart function is like but, if you have diabetes, then heart failure, kidney disease - they will all affect your READ MORE
I don’t know your order condition and what your left ventricular heart function is like but, if you have diabetes, then heart failure, kidney disease - they will all affect your diet and make it more restricted. You should attend a cardiac rehab after bypass surgery and they usually have nutrition classes that will tell you what you should eat and do.
Can anesthesia cause breathlessness?
It is unlikely for anesthesia to last that long, so I would say you probably need to see your primary care doctor and let them do further work up, such as blood work to look for READ MORE
It is unlikely for anesthesia to last that long, so I would say you probably need to see your primary care doctor and let them do further work up, such as blood work to look for heart failure and an ultrasound of the heart and whatever else they think you may need.
Could increased triglycerides cause a risk of heart attack for me?
A high triglyceride level has been known to be a risk factor for coronary artery disease, so it is very important for you to get that under control with both diet and, if it is READ MORE
A high triglyceride level has been known to be a risk factor for coronary artery disease, so it is very important for you to get that under control with both diet and, if it is very high, you may need medication as well.
Can angioplasty cause breathlessness?
He could either have an allergy to the contrast or, if they put in a stent and there is a dissection, that could be the cause, or it can be something completely unrelated.
My heart is beating fast even when resting. Is it due to some underlying problem?
You need a halter monitor to see if you have any significant underlying abnormal heart rhythm or if it's just an extra heartbeat.
Does my high triglyceride level put me at risk of a cardiac arrest?
It doesn’t put you at increased risk of cardiac arrest, however, high triglyceride-like other risk factors such as obesity and diabetes and high blood pressure increase your risk READ MORE
It doesn’t put you at increased risk of cardiac arrest, however, high triglyceride-like other risk factors such as obesity and diabetes and high blood pressure increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Could a big belly indicate a heart problem?
Obesity and development of diabetes and high blood pressure that are associated with obesity can put him at risk of development of coronary artery disease and heart attack. He READ MORE
Obesity and development of diabetes and high blood pressure that are associated with obesity can put him at risk of development of coronary artery disease and heart attack. He should start exercising and losing weight and follow a healthier diet.
Could my pneumonia have also affected my heart?
Flu or pneumonia can cause heart failure, you should have an echo for evaluation of heart function.
What are the signs and symptoms of a heart valve disease?
There are 4 valves in the heart and you can have a condition where the valve is not opening well or it is leaking. Aortic stenosis at younger age such as in 50s can be associated READ MORE
There are 4 valves in the heart and you can have a condition where the valve is not opening well or it is leaking. Aortic stenosis at younger age such as in 50s can be associated with a heridatory condition of bicuspid aortic stenosis and aortopayhy. Each valvular problem has a different presentation and can include shortness of breath, swelling in the leg, dizziness and passing out, and chest pain. You can start with an echo to see if you have any valvular disease.
Can protein powders cause a strain on the heart?
Steroids are usually associated with heart failure in athletes and not protein. However, too much protein can be bad if you have kidney disease.
Can heart blockages be cleared with medicine?
No, angioplasty is the first step followed by stenting. Medications will be needed after to stablize other plaques that are less than 70%, but if the blockage is more than 70% READ MORE
No, angioplasty is the first step followed by stenting. Medications will be needed after to stablize other plaques that are less than 70%, but if the blockage is more than 70% you need angioplasty and stenting, otherwise the muscle can have damage form lack of blood flow
