Dhirendra Nath Das M.D., F.A.C.C., FACP
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
342 Hamburg Tpke Suite 208 Wayne NJ, 07470Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Dhirendra Das is a cardiologist practicing in Wayne, NJ. Dr. Das 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. Das also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Scb Med Coll, Utkal Univ, Cuttak, Orissa, India 1971
S.C.B. Medical College And Hospital Cuttack 1972
UNIV OF UTKAL 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Dhirendra Nath Das M.D., F.A.C.C., FACP's Expert Contributions
Can you do exercise a few weeks after open heart surgery?
We start cardiac rehab with excercise 6 weeks after bypass surgery. READ MORE
How should you sleep to avoid a heart attack?
To prevent heart attack, you have to control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and stop smoking. Do regular exercise and get regular check-ups. Get 6-7 hours of sleep regularly. READ MORE
How many stents can a person have in his heart?
As the patient has three main coronary arteries, he can have 3 or more stents to fix each artery and its branches depending on how big the branch is and how many blockages there are. READ MORE
Does open heart surgery shorten your life?
No. Actually, the purpose of open heart surgery is to prolong the lifespan. I have many patients who have lived more than 25 years after bypass surgery. Dr. D.N.Das. READ MORE
Is a pacemaker implant safe?
Yes.They are very safe. READ MORE
Where is chest pain located for a heart attack?
Patient gets chest pain in the center of the chest with pain radiating to left arm and also at times to back.Patients feel some times like a pressure or heavyweight in the chest associated with sweating and sob. READ MORE
Should I go to the ER for heart palpitations?
You can see a cardiologist and get blood test and an EKG and go from there to get an ECHO if needed. READ MORE
What does a heart blockage feel like?
If you get a sudden blockage in the arteries of heart, you will get severe chest pain due to a heart attack. READ MORE
What is the life expectancy after open heart surgery?
I have many patients who got open heart surgery more than 25 years ago. Now with good preventive measures, one can live to a normal lifespan. READ MORE
How do you check for arrhythmia at home?
You can get an event recorder from cardiologist office and wear it for 2 weeks and it will give you information in detail. READ MORE
Is flying safe when you have a heart murmur?
THERE IS NO PROBLEM OF FLYING IF YOU HAVE A HEART MURMUR. YOU SHOULD FIND OUT WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF YOUR HEART MURMUR AS MOST CAUSES ARE USUALLY NOT SERIOUS. D.N. DAS, MD READ MORE
Can you see a heart murmur on an echocardiogram?
Yes.you can see the abnormal blood flow causing heart murmur in Echocardiogram. Dr.Das. READ MORE
How does coronary artery disease cause myocardial infarction?
By obstructing blood flow ,blockages in the coronary artery can cause reduced blood flow to heart muscles and a sudden ruptured plaque can completely block blood flow causing myocardial damage. READ MORE
What happens if you suffer a heart attack on the job?
If you get a heart attack at work,you or your colleagues will call 911 and hopefully the ambulance will take you to a local hospital with facility for emergency stent procedure to prevent any damage to heart which will save your life. READ MORE
Is it common to have chest pain after a stent?
It is not normal to have chest pain after a stent procedure. Dr.das READ MORE
Can heart medicines cause headaches?
Plavix usually does not give headaches. You might be getting nitrates like IMDUR, which can give headaches. Please take Tylenol 2 tablets every 4-6 hours to get better. READ MORE
What is the best diet after having bypass surgery?
Low-fat and low-cholesterol diet is best to prevent future blockages and heart attacks. READ MORE
What is the normal resting heart rate for a 78 year old elderly person?
Between 60 to 80 beats are usual. If it is 100 or above, we have to find out why. READ MORE
Do painkillers impact the heart?
Not usually. READ MORE
I have blockages even after my bypass. Will I require another bypass?
We can take care of them with medication or with stents. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Postnatal persistence of foetal haemoglobin in yaks.
- Fetal haemoglobin in pregnant yaks (Poephagus grunniens L.).
- Agenesis of gallbladder in symptomatic patients.
- Nonspecific jejunoileitis.
- Solitary tuberculous abscess of liver.
- The prescribing habits.
- Effect of tea and its tannins upon capillary resistance of guinea-pigs.
- Effect of tea infusion on the tissue storage of ascorbic acid.
- A comparative study on diagnostic differentials of T3 and T4 hormones for thyroid disorders.
- Re: "Inguinal hernia repair" by I.M.C. MacIntyre J R Coll Surg Edinb 2001; 46: 349-53.
- Growth kinetics and immune response of chimeric foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype 'O' produced through replication competent mini genome of serotype Asia 1, 63/72, in BHK cell lines.
- Potential of acute phase proteins as predictor of postpartum uterine infections during transition period and its regulatory mechanism in dairy cattle.
- Differential expression of ISG 15 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of nulliparous and multiparous pregnant versus non-pregnant Bos indicus cattle.
- Infrared thermography: A potential noninvasive tool to monitor udder health status in dairy cows.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
Areas of research
Cardiovascular Ageing Research At NIH,BETHESDA.MD.
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