Dr. Mark Landers
Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology
Pinehurst, NC
32 years experience male
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Dobutamine: IV medication given primarily for congestive heart failure from heart muscle weakening. This increases the ability of the heart to contract and incre... Read More
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Weird or not: P-wave axis normal is 0 to +75, QRS axis normal is -30 to +90, and T-wave axis normal is +15 to +75 degrees. QRS is normal. P-wave borderline and if ... Read More
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Salt and hypertension: Salt lamps are not a concern in a person with high blood pressure - enjoy the glow. It is the ingestion of salt that leads to worsening of high blood... Read More
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Murmur: Both are usually done for evaluation. Although, the exam may confirm a benign murmer that does not need to be further evaluated.
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Syncope: Neurocardiogenic syncope is complex. Stand up-blood rushes to feet increase Adrenalin causes heart rate/pressure to increase to maintain bp. Brain mis... Read More
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Secondary Long QT: Both can. Several antibiotics and antiarrhythmic medications, and other medications, can prolong the qt interval on the ECG increasing the risk for ce... Read More
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CoQ10: Usually given after a person developes muscle aches to see if it will help. Expensive drug for over the counter.
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PVC's: Pvc's may come from a different areas in the heart. Usually those with certain configurations on the ECG will help to differentiate from benign to tho... Read More
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Crestor (rosuvastatin): Recommended time to take cestor is in evening or before you go to bed as higher level of cholesterol produced at night.
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Arrhythmias: Some may. Change in Adrenalin and anti-adrenalin tone (vagal) can trigger arrhythmias. This is not an uncommon trigger for arrhythmias.
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Medication duration: Succinate (toprol) is the long acting form of metoprolol where as tartrate (lopressor) is the shorter acting form. Toprol can be taken once a day and ... Read More
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Differences: Both are trained in cardiology. Both usually performed the standard procedures like echo, holter, and cardiac cath for diagnostic purposes. An interve... Read More
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Life with pacemaker: Pacers simply replace the electrical system in the heart but do not shorten life expectancy. Other heart issues like significant coronary/valve diseas... Read More
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Infant murmer: Assume it was heard by a pediatrician. Most infant murmers are benign and resolve over time. You should seek the advice of your pediatrician about the... Read More
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Need for angiogram: Not sure what the indications for a stress Echo in someone 21 years old were as the likelihood of coronary artery disease is extremely low. If the st... Read More
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Laying on stomach: This pushes venous blood back to the heart which increases volume in the left ventricle causing stretch which increases force of contraction. This res... Read More
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Elevated HR: Unlikely that this is any cause for concern. When waking up from any anesthesia/conscious sedation there is some “adrenaline” release increasing HR. ... Read More
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Palpitations: Yes, there is an association with a women's menstrual cycle and palpitations and when a women is peri-menopausal. I have seen it quite frequently. The... Read More
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BP/Pacemaker: Blood pressure (BP) is too high. Goal is ~120/80 - need additional meds to lower your bp. With pacer the heart rate may be "normal" if the pacemaker i... Read More
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AF and caffeine: Boost/energy/high caffeine drinks are not recommended in patients with af. Occasional drinks with caffeine like coffee and soda usually do not trigger... Read More
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Atrial fib (AF): Yes. If no other medical problems and a normal heart as evaluated by an echocardiogram then the usual diagnosis is "lone af" caused by an irritable fo... Read More
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Differences: Both are in a class of medications called ace inhibitors primarily used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Neither is specifically "better" alt... Read More
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Diaphragm position: When you inhale your diaphragm contracts descending lower in the chest. The opposite is true for exhaling. Other chest muscles are involved in respi... Read More
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TEE: Tee is done under sedative meds which let you not remember the procedure. The back of the throat is numbed and a tube is placed through your mouth and... Read More
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Statins: Depends on lipid profile. Stains have varing effects on reduction of cholesterol profile. Pravastatin and Lovastatin - low side effects but weaker. Si... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
AF clots: The rapid rhythm in the upper chamber (atrium) cause a stagnation of blood flow through it - it beats too fast to force the blood through it efficient... Read More
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Bundle branch block: Right bbb is usually benign and seen in about 15-20% of healthy individuals, but combined with fasicular block - anterior or posterior - it may be an ... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Toprol (metoprolol) dose: Maximum dose is 200 mg/day. The dose must be adjusted based on heart rate (pulse) and blood pressure for each person. Usual goal is a pulse of 60 with... Read More
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Diuretics: Diuretics or "water pils" help the body remove the extra fluid in patients with chf. These include furosemide, torsemide, bumex, metalazone, spironola... Read More
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Atrial Tachy (AT): It depends on the frequency/duration of the at. Infrequent episodes - follow or treat with meds - av nodal or antiarrhythmic drugs. Frequent episodes ... Read More
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Nodal conduction: "intra-nodal pathway"? You may have accelerated av nodal conduction from what is thought as inter-nodal pathways - three potential ones- from sinus no... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Atrial Fib (AF) : Af is a heart disease related to an abnormality in the electrical system. It may be due to other underlying heart issues - weakening of the heart musc... Read More
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Fatigue in AF: Maintaining a normal rhythm is usually the best for symptomatic af or keeping heart controlled if in af chronically. The medications used may cause si... Read More
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Implants and defib: Use of external defibrillators or aed's have not been shown to have a problem in patients with breast implants as the pads/paddles are not placed dire... Read More
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Elevated heart rate: Heart rates - assumed at rest - of 105 BPM in a 73 yo person are usually abnormal. I would recommend seeing his primary care physician for an ecg. If ... Read More
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Minor cuts: Prolonged pressure on any wound will lead to clotting. Can also try styptic stick which is used for cuts during shaving. It does sting briefly. Lip... Read More
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Elevated heart rate: Sometimes anxiety can cause elevated heart rates. Sometimes elevated heart rates can cause anxiety. Not sure what workup was performed. Consider a c... Read More
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Bertylium: There is no drug bertillium, but if you mean bertylium than this was a drug that was used for people in cardiac arrest with ventricular tachycardia or... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Palpitations: Symptoms are suggestive of an abnormal heart rhythm usually svt based on your age. Bending over can cause premature beats which initiate the abnormal ... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Worsening AF: Af is usually a progressive issue. The progression varies with each person - months, years, decades. It usually increases in frequency or duration ove... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Double product: Systolic blood pressure times pulse is called the double product. It is used in stress testing to measure the work load on the heart and to help risk ... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Aortic regurg & echo: Echocardiography (echo) is an ultrasound machine used to evaluate the heart including the valves. Doppler is part of the exam that includes both color... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Pacerone (amiodarone): Pacerone (amiodarone) lasts a long time in the body 1/2 out in ~2 weeks and the other 1/2 over the next several months as it is stored in your fat cel... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Ischemia vs MI: Cholesterol plaque develops in the heart arteries. Progressive narrowing - usually greater than 70% - can lead to lack of blood flow to the heart musc... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Arm blood clots: Unlikely that a BP cuff is the cause of blood clots in the arm unless left inflated for an extended period - hours. Sounds as if you were in the hospi... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
AF and flying: It is unlikely in commercial airlines that flying can trigger af. Oxygen levels are kept at < 8000 feet as if on the ground. It can happen if there is... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Tachycardia: Inappropriate sinus tachycardia - elevated heart rate (HR) at rest > 100 sitting/standing. Athletes usually have a slow HR at rest. Atrial tachyc... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Slow heart rate: Slow heart rates (HR) are not a concern unless associated with symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, or coming close and/or passing out. As a ... Read More
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Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology 32 years experience
Shunt post RFA: The “shunt" is a residual atrial septal defect (ASD) from the transseptal access for AF ablation - not uncommon. Over 80% of ASD's close/heal within... Read More
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Dr. Landers is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Landers is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I consulted the doctors here with Report. He too suggested for bypass surgery. He wnet through bypass with beating heart and is recovering now. Thanks for your advice Doctor.
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Incorrect placement could be possible to us being brand new paramedic students. Have an awesome day! Thank you again!
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question, thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
Internship/ Residency/ Chief Resident
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Durham Region, NC - Summer
2013
Top Cardiac Electrophysiologist, First Place, North Carolina - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Pinehurst Cardiology
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