Locations
Long Island Heart Associates
Mineola , NY
Long Island Heart Associates
Manhasset , NY
Long Island Heart Associates
Kew Gardens , NY
Long Island Heart Associates
Bellmore , NY
Long Island Heart Associates
Great Neck , NY
About
Bio
Dr. Steven S. Shayani has been the Medical Director of Long Island Heart Associates since 1994. Recently appointed The Mount Sinai Medical Center Director of Outpatient Services for Long Island. Dr. Shayani is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Shayani is also a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Steven Shayani specializes in atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic syndrome, hypercholesterolemia, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction and has lectured extensively on these topics.
Dr. Steven Shayani completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and his cardiology Fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Shayani’s additional post-graduate training was at the Electrophysiology Lab at Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston.
As the Chairman and President of the New York Heart Research Foundation since 2002, Dr. Steven Shayani has been the Principal Investigator for a multitude of national and international clinical trials. Dr. Steven Shayani maintains the highest level of expertise in the areas of Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT Imaging and continues to be an innovator in his field.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Cardiology
Nuclear Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
22 Answers
29 Agrees
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A 54-year-old male asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
120/80: 120/80 is the average blood pressure. African americans tend to have higher blood pressure so the norm is to stay below 130. It also varies if a patie... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin e; magnesium; folate; fiber; heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols are all nutrients that are hear... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Usually Elderly : Usually patients 75 years of age and older are more likely to get heart valve disease. Patients with a history of infective endocarditis, heart attack... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
High Blood Pressure: If your father has high blood pressure, there are many ways to lower it. Please find the attached website for helpful advice.
http://www.nhlbi.nih... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Yes: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is used for nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea. Since heartburn is a common signs of acid... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Nutrients: Protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and most vitamins.
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
8 weeks: Usually you can hear a baby's heart beat as early as 8 weeks with a doppler. See you obgyn.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
HDL: The high density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as the "good cholesterol". It is used to transport cholesterol throughout your body.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Depends : Depending on how severe the blockages in your arteries are, treatment may include lifestyle changes, medications, and/or medical procedures or surgery... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Many complications: Some of the complications that may occur are high blood pressure, rupture of the aorta, stroke, premature heart disease and weakening or bulging of ar... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Hardening of the arteries, heart failure, thyroid disease, pneumonia, chronic lung disease, pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, stress, substance abuse,... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Yes: An enlarge heart is a condition that could be treated with medications and life style changes.
Please find the helpful article from mayo clinic.
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Many: There are numerous ways to try and prevent atherosclerosis.
Not smoking and diet and exercise.
Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol maintain... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Many if not treated: Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and blocking of the arteries. If not treated properly this could cause a patient to have: a heart attack; stroke; dam... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat is an arrhythmia or also know as dysrhythmia.
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Tilt Table Testing : Tilt table testing is the most reliable in my opinion. Also blood tests should be conducted as well.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is caused by the pancreas no producing enough Insulin or the body starts resisting insulin. (insulin the key for sugar) if type 2 diab... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Depends On Condition: Depending on your heart valve disease condition, the following could be treatments for you: monitoring, medications, balloon valvotomy and/or surgery... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
No: Minimally invasive heart surgery are performed through small institutions on the sides of your chest. They will go through your rib cage inorder to no... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
FPG: Fasting plasma glucose test is a preferred test that measures blood sugar levels. It is less expensive, convenient and easy to do. There are also hemo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Medical Specialist: A cardiac rehabilitation specialist is a licensed medical professional who work with patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease. They help pa... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steven Shayanianswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Pain relievers: Unfortunately there is not much that could be done for treatment. You could try pain relievers such as tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil, Motrin .
Try ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Shayani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shayani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Nov 21, 2012
He is a bright MD who communicates well with his patients.
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State University of New York at Syracuse School of Medicine
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