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Cardiology
Doctor Q&A
239 Answers
232 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joshua Buckler answered
19 years experience Cardiology
No: No, but if you have coronary artery disease, the rapid heart rates often seen with atrial fibrillation can exacerbate angina and low blood flow to the ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joshua Buckler answered
19 years experience Cardiology
PAF: There is mounting data showing that athletes who generate a lot of upper body strain (ie rowers, weight lifters) have an increased incidence of a fib, ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joshua Buckler answered
19 years experience Cardiology
Yes: But be aware of your blood pressure since viagra (sildenafil) can lower blood pressure and many people with afib are on medications to control the afi ... Read More
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Aug 11, 2013
Dr. Buckler explains complex concepts in easily understandable ways, and offers caring support as he does this. He offers superb public service on HealthTap, and I recommend him.
Feb 27, 2013
I recommend this physician!
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
It is rare that I have had a doctor that I respect and trust as much as I do Dr. Buckler. One of the reasons for my regard is that Dr. Buckler is a doctor who actually listens to what I am saying. I...Read More
HealthTap member
My heart rate has been continually been between 150/160bpm for 5 months now had several tests and my last one was heart monitor for 7 days.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I will definitely take your suggestion since, I do consume it in large quantities.
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My BP drops and pulse increases by quite a bit it makes me dizzy
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated 2002MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Michigan Medical School
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
University of Michigan Health System
Awards
Top Doctor, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2011
Special Service Award - Award for outstanding contribution, NIH
Top Doctor, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2012
Affiliations
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
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