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Cardiology
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United States: Ohio
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Probably : Not a good idea as you are at a higher risk of bleeding especially with trauma associated with mixed martial arts. Speak with your doctor.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
There are many: Different classes of medications to treat high blood pressure. They all can be effective , but therapy needs to be tailored to the individual. Check w... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Absolutely: Genes play a large part in acquiring heart disease. Treatment of modifiable risk factors such as smoking, cholesterol , hypertension and diabetes is e... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: Beta blockers are good drugs depending on the cause, however, there are better beta blockers available. Discuss with your doctor.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
NO: Inreased salt intake will increase blood pressure. A diet rich in potassium can help with blood pressure. Low salt diets are very important in trating... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Fairly common: Unfortunately it is becoming more common. It can be mild or severe with associated heart failure. Treatment is tailored to the underling cause.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
YES: Metoprolol tartrate is a short acting form and needs to be taken twice daily.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
A well : Balanced diet without the junk food and soda plus an increased activity level. Cut back on video games and tv and move more.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Unlikely: Not entirely impossible but pretty unlikely.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: Individuals with CHF often have cardiomegaly . However, cardiomegaly does not necesarily imply chf.
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A 72-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Depends: On the cause and the specific type. See your doctor.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See Below: For the most part yes. I would like to see your HDL higher 40-50. Exercise, no smoking will help improve this. Adhere to a healthy diet as well.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Borderline: 3.7 is at the upper limits of normal depending on size. Probably does not need repeat unless there is a family history, high blood pressure or history... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Somewhat: But not uncommon. Discuss causes and treatment plan with your cardiologist.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
It is in a : Class of medications called Alpha blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Also used to treat symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
An xray: Can evaluate the size of the heart, but not much more.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: In the individual who is at risk and has underlying coronary artery disease.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: The most common riak factors are : family history . Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking ., age>45 in men, >55 in women.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Probably: Usually imaging is done both one one's side and flat. The sonographer and reading physician must have felt that the images were adequate. Speak with y... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Yes: Especially if you have had a cough or difficulty with lisinopril.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Low salt: Low fat , diabetic diet. Your doctor or dietician can help.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Complicated: This is something that should be discussed at length before surgery with a firm decision as to what type of valve. Furthermore i would hope that the s... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Fish oil: Can lower triglycerides and can actually raise LDL cholesterol. See your doctor.
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A 77-year-old female asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: No one time is better than another. Take daily.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See Below: A pacemaker triggers your heart beat when it gets too slow..Paces. An icd also has a back up pacemaker but can deliver a shock to the heart when it is... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: Implications depend on the underlying cause. For, example coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, idiopathic etc. Medications are very effect... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Depends: On the spefics and how severe. Discuss with your cardiologist.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Low Risk: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and you should remain at low risk. Periodic evaluations by your doctor are also helpful.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: Speak with your doctor about reducing the dose or stopping temporarily to see if symptoms improve.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: Systolic pressure(top number) is the pressure measured when the heart is contracting and ejecting blood. Diastolic pressure(bottomnumber) is the press... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Diagnosis: To diagnosis underlying coronary artery disease in one with suggestive symptoms or to evaluate the efficacy of medical therapy in one with known coron... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Hypertension: The wrist cuff is not preferable to take blood pressure. The preferred location is the arms and both arms should be done at least the first time to ma... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Probably Not: A 24 hour blood presure monitor would be extremely helpful to evaluate both awake and asleep blood pressure.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: Max predicted heart rate for age is calculated as follows: 220-age x 0.85.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Difficult: To sort out. See a cardiologist for further evaluation and testing.
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A member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
MD: Blood pressure is not controlled. See your doctor for further evaluation.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Evaluation: It is not likely to be your heart but you should see your doctor to have it checked. Many things can cause the discomfort.
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A 73-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Evaluation: Difficult situation. Needs further evaluation to exclude potential cardiac causes.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
White Coat: White coat hypertension is very common. Blood pressure is normal outside the office and elevated in the doctor's office. Discuss with your doctor. A l... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Hard to say: With limited info. See your doctor for a full evaluation.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Syncope: Or passing out implies loss of consciousness. Frequently a cardiac cause but not always.
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: Metoprolol will decrease blood pressure however is really not a first line agent for lowering blood pressure. You likely will need another medication.... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Generic: Losartan/hctz is available as a generic. Speak with your doctor.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Evaluation: Sounds like he may need medications . See your family doctor first.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Evaluation: You may need a higher dose of toprol (metoprolol). Let your doctor know your symptoms.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Possibly: Depending on the cause.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Nothing : This will not affect the test.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Depends: There is no strict cutoff for too low blood pressure. Whatever pressure that causes symptoms of lightheadedness, fatigue and decreased perfusion to vi... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
Probably: You need to be careful as it will take longer for the nicks to stop oozing. Many people switch to electric razors for this reason.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 33 years experience
ABSOLUTELY: Exercise is an important part of the treatment plan.
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Apr 2, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Szawaluk is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Szawaluk is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower6
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you, I was told to give metalazone two hours before lasix, but couldn't understand why. IM checking blood pressure and daily wts also
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for the answer as most of the physicians never touched on the high pulse rate issue people were asking about..
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am 50 years old I have high blood Cholesterol And I am borderline diabetes And my weight is too Hundred I need help
Education & Training
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Georgetown University School of Medicine, DC
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Medical/Graduate school
Georgetown University School of Medicine, DC
Graduated 1990MD
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, Cincinnati, OH - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Cincinnati, OH - Winter
2013
Top Cardiologist , Second Place, Ohio - Winter
2013
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