Dr. A. Hadi Hakki M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
10333 Seminole Blvd Suite 8 Largo FL, 33778About
A. Hadi Hakki, MD, FRCSC, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with CVT Surgical Specialist in Largo, Florida. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and received his medical degree in 1970 at Mosul College of Medicine. He then trained at Hahnemann University (thoracic surgery), York Hospital (general surgery residency), Harper University Hospital (plastic surgery residency), and Hahnemann University Hospital (PCVS fellowship). Dr. Hakki received board certification from the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Education and Training
MD at Mosul College of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- General Surgery; American Board of Thoracic Surgery- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. A. Hadi Hakki M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Does variation in TMT indicate anything serious?
You need to be more specific READ MORE
My son has a hole in the heart. What is the treatment procedure?
Either surgery or patching in cath lab READ MORE
Even though all my tests seem normal, I am having chest pain. What could be the reason?
You may need to see a gastroenterologist READ MORE
I have chest soreness and radiating pain. Is this due to pleurisy or costochondritis?
Most likely it’s not cardiac but still you need to do some basic investigation to rule out any cardiac a etiology especially if you have a strong family history of heart disease READ MORE
I have symptomatic PVCs. When do they become dangerous?
When they are sympathetic READ MORE
How can I tell if it's a heart attack or just a chest pain?
Usually chest pain if related to exertion, it’s most likely to be cardiac. READ MORE
After my bypass surgery, I am having heavy bleeding during my periods. Could there be a connection?
Bleeding may be related to blood thinners that’s prescribed following heart surgery, especially in young people like yourself. You need to check with your primary doctor. READ MORE
My son is 8 years old and has been detected with a hole in the heart. Is surgery the only option?
There’s always risks with any surgery, but perhaps the hole can be closed non-invasively in the cardiac cath lab. READ MORE
Why do I feel palpitations and increased heart rate?
Take 500 mg of vitamin C daily and stop taking any caffeine and if you still get them, you need to see a cardiologist. READ MORE
My grandfather is 87 years old and has suffered a heart attack. What should we do?
He needs to see a cardiologist for possible cardiac catheterization and stenting. READ MORE
Would LAD lesion cause tachycardia?
Not likely READ MORE
Will diastolic dysfunction lead to heart failure?
High pressure in cardiac chambers can lead to failure and you will need a cardiologist. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Rapid method to determine the electrocardiographic frontal plane axis.
- Relation between myocardial thallium-201 kinetics during exercise and quantitative coronary angiography in patients with one vessel coronary artery disease.
- Effects of cardiac medications on ventricular performance: emphasis on evaluation with radionuclide angiography.
- Effects of esmolol on cardiac function: evaluation by noninvasive techniques.
- Effects of esmolol on patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
- Effects of beta blockade on systolic and diastolic left ventricular function at rest and during exercise in patients with chronic stable angina pectoris.
- The effects of aging after coronary arterial bypass grafting on the regulation of cardiac output during upright exercise.
- Left ventricular dilatation. Prognostic value in severe left ventricular dysfunction secondary to coronary artery disease.
- Thallium-201 myocardial scintigraphy.
- Merits and limitations of quantitative treadmill exercise score.
- Plasma norepinephrine in exercise-induced ventricular tachycardia.
- Age-related changes in left ventricular diastolic performance.
- Age- and gender-related changes in exercise left ventricular function in mitral valve prolapse.
- Implications of abnormal right ventricular thallium uptake in acute myocardial infarction.
- Scintigraphic evaluation of patients with valvular heart disease.
Internships
- Church Home and Hospital
Fellowships
- Thoracic Surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- Boating
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