Dr. Mircea Petrina
Cardiology
Westminster, CO
25 years experience male
Locations
Western Cardiology Associates
Westminster, CO
My office hours
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna Life Insurance Company
About
Bio
Dr. Mircea Petrina was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania where he was raised and educated; he graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, General Medicine, top in his class. After a year of internship in the same city, he started an Internal Medicine Residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, followed by a research fellowship in Cardiovascular Outcomes at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He then moved to Chicago for a Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Michael Reese Hospital, University of Illinois and returned to the Detroit area for an Interventional Fellowship at DMC/Harper Hospital, Wayne State University. He has been in private practice since 2009 in Westminster, Colorado where he specializes in peripheral arterial disease prevention, screening, diagnosing and treatment. He is an active staff member, member of the Physician Advisory Committee at North Suburban Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Rocky Vista University.
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
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
Italian, Romanian
Doctor Q&A
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Yes: The running shoes will protect you from the impact with the ground and provide facilitate even running.
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No: It was an old dogma but its not true any longer.
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It is normal: To sense ones fast heart beating.
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They have poor: Blood flow and thus immune protection. Also they are exposed to turbulent intracardiac flow.
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Eat less, walk more: No diet works if it is not balanced and combined with exercising. Talk to your OB doc!
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Take it as: Prescribed. That's why your BP is well controlled!
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Yes: They could have a different glycemic index depending on composition and type. Meaning, they stimulate Insulin secretion differently.
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Yes: It should get better in a few weeks. If persistent let your doc know!
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Yes if sustained: Increase heart rates, sustained even for a short period of time can cause heart failure.
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They should not: Charge you for asking questions as we are not paid when answering them! see a doctor! healthcare is expensive and it cannot be done over the phone!
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Yes: There is no know interaction.
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No: The heart will collapse though if the inflammation will cause enough fluid accumulation over a short period of time.
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It is normal: It does it naturally by direct heart stimulation.
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No: Ask your doc, if you have a lung clot you belong in a hospital.
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Follow your surgeon : Advice. I would build up slowly starting when allowed.
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Are you seeing: A cardiologist? He would be the best to go over your echoes an reassure you!
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If your heart failur: E is caused by alcohol, no. Even if not, still probably a bad idea!
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Good enough: But then you will need a doctor to interpret it based on your risk profile.
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Easy: No diet works if it is not balanced and combined with exercising. Eat less walk more!
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No!: It can only cause dry mouth!
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Usually not: You have palpitations or other conditions for which you need to see your doc!
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Balanced diet: Seek the help of a personal trainer at your local gym.
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It could be : Normal or lvh.
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The other way around: A good digestion allows all nutrients to be metabolized and eventually converted to fat.
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Likely neuropathy: Meaning a damaged or pinched nerve.
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Could be neuromuscul: Ar. If associated with exercise or stress and if you are at risk for heart disease, please see your doctor.
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Do not see a problem: It will probably be better if you have a meal 30 minutes after exercise. Talk to your fitness instructor and nutritionist.
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Yes: Usually lower chest, but it can be located somewhere else. Talk to your doc about your cardiac risk factors.
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Any: Except if having an episode acutely i would avoid starting beta blockers then.
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So your body: Can keep up with the new metabolic needs.
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Yes: I actually recommend it to my patients who cannot do it all in one sitting.
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A professional: Opinion. Your test will be reviewed and option presented. Medication or ablation and avoidance of stimulants, further testing could be offered.
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Nobody can tell: Please follow your doctors advices closely!
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Difficult to say: But you might live longer!
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All over: Every limb and organ has them.
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A way to demonstrate: The absence of a lung clot.
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It is perfused: By arteries with blood pumped by the heart. It also helps clear the toxins from the blood via the liver. The interactions are multiple.
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Yes: Don't change your diet, so no sugars!
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It doesn't normally: When adult, the heart has the same size as your fist. Certain conditions such as some forms of heart failure could make it grow.
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Yes: Should not be a problem!
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Yes: But they are usually unsafe or can have detrimental side effects on the cardiovascular system.
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Dr. Petrina is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Petrina is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I was always told that as a young woman, I should take calcium to prevent osteoporosis later in life.
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Sir, thanks 4 your advice. I will be glad if you Pls write more on it.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Pharmacy 'Iuliu Hatieganu', Romania
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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