Afshine A. Emrani MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
18370 Burbank Blvd. 401 Tarzana California, 91356About
Education and Training
University of California
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1993
University of California 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology; Diplomate of the American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Afshine A. Emrani MD's Expert Contributions
Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?
Many people have mitral valve prolapse and it is not significant and causes no problems. Often, if mild echo does not show it. READ MORE
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
There are many medications such as Entresto and Coreg. But it all depends on your heart and the details. READ MORE
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches Medical Students and Nurses, Conducts Presentations, UCLA -
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- UCLA Teacher's Award, Super Doctor, Kaiser Hospital
Treatments
- Allergies, Asthma, Osteoporosis And More
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- H. Pylori
Treatments
- Prevention, Heart failure, cholesterol, hypertension
Internships
- Veterans Affairs at Wadsworth; University of California at Los Angeles
Fellowships
- Kaiser Hospital (Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- FACC
Professional Affiliations
- UCLA SOM
Articles and Publications
- Published a Book, Amongst Other Works
What do you attribute your success to?
- His Passion for Patients
Areas of research
Philanthropic Initiatives
Teaching and speaking
Hobbies / Sports
- Antique Shopping
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
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