Heart Disease Specialist in Redlands, CA

In middle age, it’s a good idea to start having a regular physical exam with a primary care doctor, or better yet, an internist. However, it isn’t really necessary to see a cardiologist regularly unless you’re having symptoms like chest pain that you’ve discussed with a doctor. A regular doctor can take care of the routine heart-related tests like measurements of blood cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. For most patients, including older patients, this is all that’s necessary. Heart stress tests might be necessary sometimes, and a regular doctor can provide these too. Regardless, some people worry about heart-related issues and want to be tested regularly, but this isn’t really recommended.

If you suspect you may have a heart condition, then you should speak with a doctor about it before looking into testing. The doctor can look at your medical history and current symptoms to see if you should have a test done. If he or she determines that you should be tested, there are a number of tests the doctor may recommend and refer you for, such as a stress test, blood tests, chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram (ECG), holter monitoring, an echocardiogram, a CT scan, or an MRI. These tests can be very useful in diagnosing heart conditions.

The term “heart disease” refers to heart conditions. There are many different types of heart conditions, and different types may require different treatments. One type of heart condition is congenital heart disease which is a general term for a deformity of the heart. Arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and others are among the other types.

Although there are no cures for heart disease, there are ways of managing it. To do so, there are two main methods used, with surgery being the last resort. Initially, prescription medications can help a patient and effectively treat most heart conditions. Some medications will help prevent blood clots, while others will serve another purpose. These medications include blood thinners for preventing blood clots, statins for lowering cholesterol, beta-blockers for heart attack and other issues, and ACE inhibitors for heart failure and high blood pressure. If a patient has an underlying condition that can affect the heart, such as diabetes, medications that treat this condition can be helpful too.

Yes, we do! Dr. Nassar MD is a fully capable internist who can provide any medications you’ll need to treat your heart condition and any other related conditions. And in a fully comprehensive treatment plan for you, the doctor can help you manage and maintain your health so you can live well despite the adversities. If that sounds like the kind of care you need, then reach out to the office of Dr. Nassar MD today. Call now or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 255 Terracina Blvd, Suite 105 Redlands, CA 92373. We serve patients from Redlands CA, Loma Linda CA, Mentone CA, Highland CA, Moonlight Rim CA, Grand Terrace CA, El Casco CA, Greenspot CA, and surrounding areas.