Jeffrey Rottman
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
22 S Greene St Baltimore MD, 21201About
Dr. Jeffrey Rottman is a cardiologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Rottman 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. Rottman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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my mom
It is routine to check the pacemaker, either directly or remotely. That should show if it is the pacemaker is functioning correctly. READ MORE
Heart or Neck
Probably cardiac. I cannot tell for sure. READ MORE
Heart rate
There are data on statins + metoprolol, since it is a common combination. I don't know what is the effect of metamucil on metoprolol. Metamucil might affect bowel flora, and thereby affect metoprolol; alternatively it could change the its site of absorption READ MORE
Heart attack iminent? Anxiety?
Probably not, but I cannot be sure from your information. A ER could tell for sure. READ MORE
How long can a stent stay?
Current stents for the coronary arteries are permanent. READ MORE
Blood pressure medication
You are not at a maximal dose of Nifedipene. That said, in the short term, this is not a worrisome BP. You should communicate with your provider and take the higher dose if that is the choice. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for heart arrhythmia?
As long as it is present, sometimes life-long. READ MORE
Can heart artery blockage be fixed?
Yes, either by surgery (cabg) or angioplasty (poba or a stent). READ MORE
What is best exercise for heart?
Walking rapidly. READ MORE
Are high blood pressure medications safe?
Yes, for most folks. Different ones have different possible side effects. READ MORE
Can you go to the gym with high blood pressure?
Yes, and if you lose weight, you BP may decrease. READ MORE
When can you start normal activities after a heart transplant?
It depends on what "normal" activities are. Heart transplant involves a sternotomy, so activities involving a lot of vibration, like horseback riding, are forbidden for a while. The exact duration can be obtained from your surgeon or transplant coordinator. READ MORE
What is the most popular medicine for high blood pressure?
Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. It is also an appropriate starting medication. READ MORE
How can I bring my blood pressure down?
Many medications decrease blood pressure. Rarely lifestyle changes with weight loss suffice. So far, a variety of procedures don't work. READ MORE
Can you drink alcohol after heart stent surgery?
Yes, but you will have similar tolerance. READ MORE
VSD
I cannot enlarge the images so I cannot tell you in detail about your diagnosis. If you want details, perhaps ask the provider who gave you the diagnosis. There are many types of VSDs. Some may close with time. READ MORE
cLVH
Mild left ventricular hypertrophy is a non- specific findings. No treatment is required. READ MORE
Possible heart attack
Unlikely, but an ER eval would be definitive. READ MORE
Chest pains in the center to the right pain really bad
Your parents may be right. It is hard to tell from your description, but heart-origin pain is rarely unrelenting, and if so, is usually described differently (since the heart moves within the chest). READ MORE
Angina Pectoris
At 19 you may have chest pains but probably don=E2=80=99t truly have angina pectoris. It may be similar in what you feel but it is very unlikely. READ MORE
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