Yoseph Shalev MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
960 North 12th Street Suite 400 Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53233Rating
5/5
About
A world-renowned expert in congestive heart failure, Dr. Yoseph Shalev is the Director of Clinical Research, and Co-Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Earning his medical degree at Hebrew University Medical School in Jerusalem, Dr. Shalev completed his training in Israel, and eventually served as Director of the Intermediate Coronary Care Unit at Sinai Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Shalev has authored and co-authored numerous articles and publications, and is a reviewer for the renowned publications Sports Medicine, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Education and Training
Jerusalem
Hebrew University Medical School
The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel 1974
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical School 1973
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Yoseph Shalev MD's Expert Contributions
Can you drink alcohol after heart stent surgery?
You can have 1-2 drinks per week. READ MORE
Can anxiety cause coronary artery spasm?
The answer is yes. In the worst case scenario, it even causes heart attack. READ MORE
How serious is a heart arrhythmia?
The prognosis and treatment depend on the type of arrhythmia and how much the heart is damaged. READ MORE
Does it matter which arm to take blood pressure?
Normally the pressure in both arms are similar.In rare cases patient may have severe stenosis of one of the SUBCLAVIAN artery. In such case the blood pressure will not be the same. Therefore at first time check the pressure in both arms, and do the same every 5 years. READ MORE
At what age is one at a high risk of a heart attack?
Age is one of the of the risks for heart attack (older then 50). At your age, the risk is minimal. However, smokers, diabetics, and drug abusers are at risk, even at your age. I recommend for you to take preventive measures, like healthy diet, avoid smoking/drugs, and be physically active. READ MORE
Is my heart skipping beats?
Hi, you may be experiencing irregular heart beats. If it is a rare incidence and the function of your heart is normal and no history of coronary artery disease, then you don't need to worry. If you never had evaluation of your heart, I suggest for you to do it. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- 'Who's Who in Executives and Businesses'
- 'Annual Prize for Excellent Physicians,' Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
- 'The Professor H. Neufeld Fund for Young Cardiology Scientists'
- 'The Scientific Day Award for Outstanding Fellowship Research Work'
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Ventral Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Cardiovascular Disease - Aurora Sinai/St Luke's Medical Center
- Interventional Cardiology - Aurora Sinai/St Luke's Medical Center
Fellowships
- Kaplan Hospital, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Federation for Clinical Research, American Heart Association
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Shalev has published 40 original articles and presented 38 abstracts at annual scientific meetings of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being Blessed with Great Skills in Interventional Cardiology
Awards
- Annual Prize for Excellent Physicians and the Professor H. Neufeld Fund for Young Cardiology Scientists, Scientific Day Award for outstanding fellowship research work
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
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