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Anand Balachandran
Cardiologist
Dr. Anand Balachandran is a cardiologist practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Balachandran 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. Balachandran also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
19 years
Experience
Anand Balachandran
- Huntsville, AL
- Kannur University
- Accepting new patients
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Is it safe to exercise with a heart murmur?
Depending upon the nature of the heart murmur and the origin of a heart murmur, it may be safe or unsafe to perform exertional activities. He should be evaluated by primary READ MORE
Depending upon the nature of the heart murmur and the origin of a heart murmur, it may be safe or unsafe to perform exertional activities. He should be evaluated by primary care physician who may or may not want further evaluation by a cardiologist.
Does COVID-19 disease cause high blood pressure?
COVID 19 has caused multiple cardiovascular symptoms in complains in patient's. There is note direct evidence of COVID-19 resulting in hypertension. However, COVID-19 infection READ MORE
COVID 19 has caused multiple cardiovascular symptoms in complains in patient's. There is note direct evidence of COVID-19 resulting in hypertension. However, COVID-19 infection is known to cause labile blood pressure recordings and heart rate recordings.
Sister required resuscitation?
She should absolutely be evaluated and managed further in the hospital setting.
Do I need to be worried about my chest pain?
At this point, based on history, you symptoms are atypical for chest pain of cardiac origin.
Blood Draw
Most likely explanation is that you may have been significantly dehydrated at the time blood draw.
Taking vitamin k2, d3 and aspirin
It might slightly increase the bleeding risk. However, it is more than likely to be okay to take them together.
Is my father close to lung cancer
He should be worked up by pulmonologist, this could be worsening COPD.
feeling a pulse
Pulses are palpable throughout the body and is not an abnormal finding.
Heart rate
This fluctuation in heart rate, especially low heart rate during sleep is typical of obstructive sleep apnea. Management of sleep apnea would be critical.
Not breathing properly
If shortness of breath is limiting your day-to-day activities, you should be evaluated by the primary care physician initially. Based on your signs and symptoms, your PCP may READ MORE
If shortness of breath is limiting your day-to-day activities, you should be evaluated by the primary care physician initially. Based on your signs and symptoms, your PCP may want to further evaluation by a cardiologist versus a pulmonologist.
Does walking help an irregular heartbeat?
Depending on the type or arrhythmia that is causing you to feel irregular heart beating, walking can make the symptom better or worse.
What is the difference between a stent and angioplasty?
An angioplasty and stent placement is the same.
Does aspirin reduce plaque in arteries?
Based on current information, aspirin use can reduce plaque burden in arteries.
Can apple cider vinegar remove plaque from arteries?
There is data on the beneficial effects of apple cider vinegar, but the actual amount of risk reduction or improvement in plaque burden is not well documented.
Can substance abuse lead to a heart attack?
Yes substance abuse can significantly increase risk of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. It can lead to an increase risk of heart attack.
Are chest spasms serious?
Chest spasms can potentially be serious and dangerous. Different etiologies can cause chest spasms and pain. Would be advisable to be evaluated by your doctor as to the cause of READ MORE
Chest spasms can potentially be serious and dangerous. Different etiologies can cause chest spasms and pain. Would be advisable to be evaluated by your doctor as to the cause of the chest spasms.
Why does your heart hurt during a panic attack?
Multiple stress hormones are released during an episode of panic attack which causes an increase in both heart rate and blood pressure. Both increase in heart rate and blood pressure READ MORE
Multiple stress hormones are released during an episode of panic attack which causes an increase in both heart rate and blood pressure. Both increase in heart rate and blood pressure in turn increase cardiac strain and can cause chest pains.
How is coronary artery spasm diagnosed?
Documented coronary artery spasm is diagnosed during a cardiac angiogram. Arteries are found to be in spasm without any plaques in them and they respond to intravascular injection READ MORE
Documented coronary artery spasm is diagnosed during a cardiac angiogram. Arteries are found to be in spasm without any plaques in them and they respond to intravascular injection of vasodilatory agents.
Can anxiety cause coronary artery spasm?
Yes anxiety can cause arterial spasm.
What are the warning signs of clogged arteries?
Chest pain, shortness of breath, shortness of breath on exertion, increasing progressive fatigue can all be symptoms of coronary artery obstruction.
