Jose A Bernal MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Jose Bernal is a cardiologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bernal 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. Bernal also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
CHARITY HOSP
Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina 1969
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Overview of transesophageal echocardiography for the chest physician.
- Mortality and morbidity of non-systolic heart failure treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: a propensity-adjusted case-control study.
- Mortality and morbidity of newly diagnosed heart failure treated with statins: a propensity-adjusted cohort study.
- Mortality and morbidity of newly diagnosed heart failure with preserved systolic function treated with β-blockers: a propensity-adjusted case-control populational study.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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