Franklin B Saksena M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2740 W Foster Ave Suite 312 Chicago IL, 60625About
Dr. Franklin Saksena is a cardiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Saksena 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. Saksena also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Queen's University Faculty of Health Sciences 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Massive left atrial thrombus: a case report.
- Acute ventilatory failure in chronic obstructive lung disease.
- Atrial septal defect in the older patient. A clinical and hemodynamic study in patients operated on after age 35.
- Nomogram to calculate oxygen consumption.
- Nomogram to calculate oxygen consumption.
- Thoracic compliance in chronic obstructive lung disease.
- Nomogram to calculate oxygen consumption index based on age, sex and heart rate.
- Nomogram for calculation of left ventricular volumes.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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