Dr. Franklin Schneider
Cardiology
Providence, RI
34 years experience male
Locations
SPG/Cardiovascular Associates of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
About
Bio
I am an adult cardiologist specializing in non-invasive imaging, especially in the diagnosis and management of heart and vascular disease. More recently I have been focusing on the use of 3D cardiac and vascular ultrasound in the assessment and repair of valvular heart disease.
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
Languages spoken
English
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71 Answers
17 Agrees
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Cardiology 34 years experience
Many: Cardiac rehab is beneficial for many cardiac patients. Most patients will have an increase in their overall activity capacity. The magnitude of this... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: Left bundle branch block (lbbb) develops when 2/3 electrical "wires" in the heart stop working. Many patients can have LBBB and no sx. Lbbb usually ... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the SVT: Svt (supraventricular tachycardia) is a generic term for rhythm disturbances originating in the top part of the heart. Typical medicines used to trea... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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It depends....: This is a very broad question. Many factors affect an ekg - patient age, sex, medications, other medical issues. Also how does the ekg compare to a ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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What: What are the risks? Benefits? How long is the recovery? When will i be fully recovered?
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Increased: Half of the cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are inherited. If your mother had it, it is highly likely you have it. That said, most cases are di... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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High fat: Avoid drinks with high fat content such as dairy, like milk or shakes. Would also avoid extremely sweet drinks which can raise your triglycerides, a ... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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It depends: The first issue is what type of stroke the patient had - if it was from a clot, a full dose Aspirin may be appropriate. If it is from a bleed, Aspiri... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Many things...: Cardiac MRI is a non-invasive (non needle based) way of evaluating heart and valve function. It is the most accurate and reproducible way to assets h... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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A common spot: People typical develop fat in the stomach area. Viceral (or belly) fat is very common in inactive patients who consume high fat diets. It is also as... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Yes, you can: Ptients with extremely high BP feel poorly, theymay have headaches, weakness, or shortness of breath with exertion. Lowering BP can make you feel bet... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Not necessarily: You are young so your short pr interval may represent normal accelerated av conduction. It is also possible you may have a pre-excitation syndrome ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Not clear: Your symptoms involve several organ systems of the body and several potential possibilities ranging from indigestion to a skipped heart beat, to a lun... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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No.: Dvt typically occurs when an individual is inactive, such as taking a long plane flight. Hypertension alone does not cause dvt. However, hypertensio... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Not sure: Unfortunately i'm not sure heat you are describing. If you are having repetitive chest pain, it should be checked by your health care provider. Good... Read More
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A 83-year-old male asked:
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No: It is very common for older adults to develop irregular heart rhythms. One of those rhythm disturbances is atrial fibrillation which can cause a num... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Significant: High BP is when the pressure inside your arteries is too high - typically > 135/85, which can lead to stroke, heart attack and death. Low blood pr... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Eat: Eat healthy, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight and above all - don't smoke.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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It depends: And elevated heart rate is a symptom, not a diagnosis. In general, when a woman is pregnant and her heart rate increases. This alone is not a worris... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Unsure...: Just because the valve is not commented on does not mean there is an issue. Would call the lab where the study was performed and have them review you... Read More
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A 72-year-old female asked:
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An irregular beat...: Arrhythmia is a generic term to describe n abnormality in the heart's rhythm. It may be very benign "extra" beats, to a sustained abnormal heart rhyt... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Further evaluation: Based upon your readings, your blood pressure is higher than it should be. Elevations of either the systolic or diastolic pressure can lead to complic... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Several different: Heart attack patients typical present with chest pressure, chest pain, neck or arm pain. In my female patients they can sometimes present with shortn... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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No: However, the tachycardia may be reflective of another condition, such as hyperthyroidism, which can cause weight loss. You should see your pcp.
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Agree w above: This patient may have temporal arthritis, an inflammatory condition which affects blood vessels and joints but can also affect vision. With appropria... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Needs exploration: Any persistent symptom needs evaluation. It sounds as if you had a very thorough evaluation, and that it isn't a heart related cause. Other possibil... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
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Not exactly....: Saturated fats are more atherogenic - blockage forming than cholesterol. Egg yolks are high in saturated fats. Egg whites are ok. Hope that helps.
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Cold makes it worse: Patients with raynaud's phenomenon are very temperature sensative - cold weather, even warm water may cause pain and bluish finger discoloration. It ... Read More
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Palpitations,usually: Wpw occurs when a patient is born with an extra piece of wiring which connects the upper and lower heart chambers. Only 50% of patients with WPW ever... Read More
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It depends...: Most cardiologists, like myself, treat patients with different types of heart failure both in the office and hospital settings. This is usually sati... Read More
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Sometimes none: Atherosclerosis is progressive "hardening" of the arteries caused by cholesterol build up. While most patients have chest pain or shortness of breath... Read More
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Several ways: Ventricular function represents a quantification of the heart's pumping ability. Typically 55-65% of the blood is squeezed out with each beat. This ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Not sure: If it is an allergy, or reaction, it should resolve with stopping the medication (check w/ your pop about stopping). Typically a drug allergy is a mor... Read More
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Not always: Sometimes an ekg can't detect an arrhythmia. A patient must be experiencing the rhythm disturbance when the ekg is performed. There are other meth... Read More
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Serious condition: Also known as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (hocm) - the dividing wall of the heart (septum) is thicker than normal. This causes difficult ... Read More
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Keep trying: Quitting smoking is extremely challenging but very necessary. Most smokers try 7 times before quitting. There are a number of medications, including... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Nitroglycerin can lower blood pressure and cause lightheadedness. A non-prescription form of nitroglycerin, called "poppers" is specifically taken be... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Is: Is this angina?
How severe is it?
Should i avoided activities?
Do i need a stress test?
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Multiple reasons: Many factors affect the ekg, the (relative) location of your heart in the chest, placement of the leads, and the equipment. What is felt to be an abn... Read More
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Eat more...: The decrease in appetite may be from your decreased caloric intake and the change in your diet. Unless you are under a doctor's care, 900 calories is... Read More
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It depends: Typically a patent foramen ovale with intra-atrial septal aneurysm is closed if a patient has had a blood clot transit through the defect. This typic... Read More
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Soon: The first question is if your symptoms are truly related to the medication. After 6 days your symptoms should already be starting to improve. If it ... Read More
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Many types: There are many types of holes in the heart. Depending upon the type, size, and location, no further treatment may be required. Other holes need to b... Read More
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Not sure....: Constrictive pericarditis is caused by stiffening of the sca around the heart (pericardium). It manifests as shortness of breath, fatigue, and severe... Read More
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Keep looking: Not all chest discomfort is from the heart. Many patients have gastrointestinal or musculoskeletal causes of chest pain. If your heart tests are unr... Read More
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Cardiology 34 years experience
No: My first response is why do you want to gain weight? If you are very thin a metabolic issue should be ruled out. If you have decreased appetite and... Read More
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Cardiology 34 years experience
Yes: When people get anxious the 10 to breathe faster. Breathing quickly can blow off an excessive amount of carbon dioxide. This can lead to hyperventil... Read More
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Cardiology 34 years experience
Low salt, exercise: There are several none medication based weighs to treat your hypertension. These include following a low salt (dash) diet, engaging in regular exer... Read More
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Cardiology 34 years experience
Depends: Artificial valves come in two general types - biological and mechanical. Biological valves are usually made from cow or pig tissue. Mechanical valve... Read More
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Short answer....: Cholesterol and fat damage the lining of the blood vessel, and cause vessel injury and inflammation manifest as a blockage. Cholesterol lowering, es... Read More
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Dr. Schneider is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Schneider is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have had one episode with left sided weakness and I think I have changes in my face and short term memory loss
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This is the 6th time the ECG showed similar results. Doctors pretty sure I don't have RVH but has abnormality in the valve. Should I worry?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Bad reactions to medications but I will definitely keep trying
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tufts University School of Medicine, MA
Graduated 1989MD
Residency
FaulkneR HOSPITAL
Awards
Thought Leader, Third Place, Rhode Island - Summer
2013
Top Cardiologist , First Place, Rhode Island - Summer
2013
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