Dr. Lateef Olakunle Giwa MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
234-36 Merrick Blvd. E 3 Rosedale NY, 11422About
Dr. Lateef Giwa is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Rosedale, NY. Dr. Giwa specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Giwa typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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Will my chest hurt after open-heart surgery?
Yes, you will have pain after surgery, but you'll be placed on pain medications to relieve pain. READ MORE
How long does heart bypass surgery take?
The answer to this question could be gotten from your surgeon. The time depends on whether you are having a single, double, triple, quadruple or quintuple bypass surgery. There are many factors involved. READ MORE
Does open heart surgery affect your immune system?
The simple answer is NO. Good luck. READ MORE
What should you not eat after a heart attack?
Your diet should be low in fat and salt content all the times, not just after a heart attack. Good luck. READ MORE
How long does heart transplant surgery take?
Time depends on if there is scarring around the heart from previous surgery. Anywhere from four hours to eight hours. Good luck. READ MORE
Chest pain after smoking crack?
It seems like the crack is giving you broncospasm and vasoconstriction. This joint may not agree with you. Good luck. READ MORE
Can heart transplant patients live a normal life?
Yes, you can have normal life. Look at formal Vice President Mr. Cheney. He is doing very well like many others who have received heart transplant. READ MORE
How do they remove plaque from arteries?
The procedure to remove plaque in the arteries is called endarterectomy. The area of the plaque can also be bypassed. The surgeon decides which procedure or a combination should be performed. It’s better to prevent plaque by carefully monitoring your diet. Good luck. READ MORE
What is causing my heartburn?
You need to see a gastroenterologist for endoscopy in addition to special X-rays. I suspect a diaphragmatic (hiatal) hernia. Good luck. READ MORE
How do you think this COVID-19 injection would affect my heart?
What we know now is covid-19 can cause inflammation of the heart muscle, which can lead to fatal arrhythmia. The good news is that it is not a common complication. Covid-19 is also known to cause inflammation of the lining of blood vessels. This causes development of blood clots. Again, my understanding is that this is uncommon. Good luck. READ MORE
What to avoid after having a stent?
You should have received post procedure instructions. Avoid strenuous exercise, lifting heavy objects. Avoid sex for about a week. Watch the area where the catheter went in for possible infection. You may be placed on anti-platelet medications, take your meds as instructed. Avoid swimming or bathing for a week. Good luck. READ MORE
Medication after a stemi and stent placement?
This is an ace inhibitor. Helps to lower BP especially with a history of coronary arteries disease. Your EF is good, that is nice, but you still don’t want too much strain on your heart muscle. Finally, it reduces death rate following a heart attack because of the afterload reduction. Good luck. READ MORE
Should I go to the hospital?
Please go to the ER right away. Good luck. READ MORE
Can fluid around the heart go away on its own?
It could be serious. Your doctor should be able to tell you after some tests. The fluid could go away on its own depending on what is causing it. Viral infections in general are self limiting. Good luck. READ MORE
Will pericarditis go away?
The treatment depends on what is causing the pericarditis. There are many good options, medications or surgery if needed. Talk to your cardiologist. Good luck. READ MORE
Why is blood pressure high after a heart attack?
Pressure does not have to be high following a heart attack. Proper medical management would take care of that. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from stent surgery?
There is no down time to this procedure. Good luck READ MORE
Can COVID cause sinus tachycardia?
We don't know your age or the extent of your infection. 5 days is not too far out of the main Covid infection. Did you have any heart involvement during the main infection? The primary lung infection is just resolving. Either one of these may cause sinus tachycardia, which will slowly resolve. Good luck. READ MORE
Why is my heart palpitations not going away?
You need to see a cardiologist. You probably have to be put on a monitor to find out why and when you have this problem. A full cardiac work up is what you need. Good luck. READ MORE
Are heart spasms dangerous?
I guess you are experiencing heart irregularities. You need to see a cardiologist ASAP. It is simple to detect what is going on. Good luck. READ MORE
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