Dr. Warren Foster
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Huntsville, AL
22 years experience male
Locations
Huntsville Cardiovascular Clinic, P.C.
Huntsville, AL
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Thursday: 1:00am - 5:00pm
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Bio
Dr. Foster, a native of San Diego California and graduate of Hampton University, earned his medical degree from Emory University in 2001, then completed residency at Emory and Grady Hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was awarded an advanced cardiovascular imaging fellowship by Tulane University in New Orleans. He had completed two months of his study when, as one of the physicians who remained in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, he was instrumental in patient evacuation efforts and later rebuilding of the post-Katrina healthcare infrastructure. Dr. Foster completed a general cardiovascular diseases fellowship at Tulane, then continued his training as a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with the University of Toledo Medical Center. After fellowship, he remained there, as an assistant professor, who enjoyed teaching, patient care, and research publication.
Dr. Foster currently holds four board certifications: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Nuclear Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. His main areas of interest include cardiac arrhythmia management, catheter ablation (including cryoablation), syncope, and cardiac implantable device implantation and management (including subcutaneous ICD).
His outside interests are first of all, his family and then running marathons, doing genealogical research, and woodworking.
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.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
Associated diet?: Caffeine is the most common substance associated with heart arrhythmias (palpitations). Some people feel heart palpitations when they drink coffee or ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Arrhythmia: It can be a sign of an abnormality in the electrical pathway and is cause for evaluation. Abnormal rapid heart rates can range from 100 beats a minute... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:

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Not usually: Usually, your blood pressure will begin to fall with severe hypoglycemia; however, the blood pressure response during different levels of hypoglycemia... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
Arrhythmia: An abnormal heart rhythm that may result in symptoms of palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, passing out, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Some arrh... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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How suddenly: Weather this is an Arrhythmia, or not, depends on how suddenly the heart rate increases. An arrhythmia, is an abnormal heart rhythm, caused by a "sho... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:

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MVP?: Mvp = mitral valve prolapse? This is when the thin "leaflets" of a heart valve protrudes backwards into the previous heart chamber. It should be see... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:

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Water?: Exercise requires your body to recruit blood from your digestive system, to your skeletal muscles. Therefore anything too heavy may not be digested p... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Varies by skin type: Gynecologist or dermatologist can help.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Watch for dehydratio: Basically, if stomach pain and bloating are preventing him from eating and/or drinking, the main concern would be dehydration, depending on the streng... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:

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Very unlikely: It's technically possible, but the sperm would have to survive two oral cavities and significant dilution with saliva. A relatively small amount of s... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

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Frightening event: It's normal to be afraid that such a traumatic event is happening again. It's also very unusual for a 19 year old, otherwise healthy, male to have a ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Check with surgeon: The best source to answer your question is to check with your surgeon or physician who placed the cast. They typically have particular ways that they... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:

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Less accurate test: The "bruce" protocol stress test was designed to increase the incline and speed every 3 minutes. A horizontal test may not stress the heart enough, b... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Exercise in day: One of the best ways to reset your circadian rhythm (e.g. after jet-lag or shift work), is to make sure you exercise, at least 15 minutes during the d... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Lifestyle changes: Don't smoke; exercise goal 4-5 days/week 30-45 min/day; limit alcohol; eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods.and choos... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Not uncommon: Your fears are not uncommon. Consider discussing this with a psychologist, if this fear interferes with your quality of life. Exploring the reasons ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:

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Possible: It shouldn't do it directly, but your heart rate may rise to attempt compensation for a drop in blood pressure. It's not typically a desired effect, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Please clarify: Is there a stent in your heart? What type of testing was done? What type of symptoms? Unfortunately, I don't understand the question. Call 911 if ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:

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Not normal: You'll need an expert evaluation of this ASAP, in addition to further testing and re-evaluation of an ECG. There are 3 main wiring systems that ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Need primary doc: You'll need to find a primary care doctor, that you can trust, and can help interpret multiple consults, treatment recommendations, and diagnoses. Th... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
Your belly: Hopefully you're referring to your belly, not your stomach. The duration, onset, and location of your belly's width would better determine the reason... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
See cardiologist: You should see a cardiologist, to evaluate your heart function and structure. It's unusual to have these symptoms at such a young age. A lung doctor... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Call 911: One of the most worrisome signs of a heart attack is that it "feels" like a heart attack. If you are still having the feelings, and you have not alre... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Skipped beat: Sounds like you're describing a Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC), which feels like a short pause, followed by a single stronger beat. They're ... Read More
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A female asked:

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Yes: It can also lead to heart burn, reflux, and diarrhea type symptoms.
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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No: There are many reasons women do not become pregnant each time they have un protected sex. If your children are four years apart, it's coincidence. G... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Can be normal: Typically your heart rate will rise by 20 to 30 bpm, when you first stand, from a lying or sitting position. This is a response that keeps the blood ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Reduce stress: More history should be taken to understand the specific cause of these palpitations and treat rare, but dangerous conditions. .Most palpitations are ... Read More
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A 65-year-old male asked:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology 22 years experience
Check with doctor: This is an important question to ask the electrophysiologist performing your procedure, as each expert has their own style. Some may not want to stop... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Dextrocardia: Dextrocardia is a condition that leaves the hearts tip pointing to the right, instead of the left. It is a condition, where the genes, essentially go... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Heart Rate Onset?: Onset, is the speed at which a heart rate rises to the very fast rate. When exerting yourself, your heart rate will take nearly a minute to get up to... Read More
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Faster heart rate: Your baseline heart rate should gradually increase somewhat, throughout your pregnancy. However, you should seek assistance for fast heart rates that... Read More
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Ask doctor: Marijuana can have cause paranoia, which may be dangerous for someone with PTSD. It is also less well studied as an effective treatment. Speak with y... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Depends on symptoms: Your findings may be considered normal. It depends whether you felt the symptoms prompting the holter placement, during the time that you wore the ho... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

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See Dr.: For excruciating pain that does not go away, there's no need to suffer, call 911 to get pain relief and an evaluation immediately. If the pain i... Read More
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Cardiac repolarizati: Changes in cardiac repolarization occur with the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Medications altering the ANS, or the hearts response to it, will thu... Read More
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Uvula: The uvula is a bell-shaped organ that hangs from the roof of the throat. Sometimes infections, inflammation, allergic reactions, rare genetic conditi... Read More
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Not listed: Tachycardia does not appear to be listed on its side effect profile. With that said, it's up to you and your physician to determine whether this is o... Read More
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More info.: Would need more information on other areas of body affected, parts of hands affected, and. A dermatologist or allergist can help, but first consider ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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See doctor: There may be a simple explanation for this; however, nothing can replace a good history and physical examination by your doctor. Some of the causes c... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

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Short pr: The PR interval represents the time it takes for electricity to pass from the top to the bottom heart chambers. Normally, there's a delay in thi... Read More
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Yes: Anxiety attacks, especially in young women, can lead to heart rates even in the low to mid hundreds. However, sudden starting or stopping, or heart r... Read More
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Need more parameters: Right ventricular size is calculated by taking the timing of measurement (contraction vs. relaxation of the heart), the size of person, & the meth... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:

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Check with your doc: From what I can gather with your question, you're either feeling weak, or feeling bad for one week. We can likely help better if you clarify which on... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:

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Many causes: It appears you're not on any medications, but if you were, that is typically the most common cause. Consider unhealthy oral hygiene. Other causes in... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:

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Usually: One of the most frequently ordered blood tests, is a Chem-7, or basic metabolic profile. In addition to electrolytes & kidney function, the test ... Read More
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Methylphenidate: Often has anxiety as side effect. Speak with doctor about possibly changing medications. Don't stop medications without notifying your doctor. Call ... Read More
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Depends on situation: Of every 100 women whose partners use the "withdrawal method", 27 will become pregnant each year if they don't always do it correctly. Pregnancy is al... Read More
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Pregnant?: Pregnancy is listed on your conditions. There are many changes that occur, especially during the 3rd trimester, that change the body’s blood pressure... Read More
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Exercising?: Simply make sure the calories burned = calories taken in. Continue habits of a healthy diet and moderation. Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so... Read More
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Oct 27, 2014
Dr. Foster is a wonderful physician and colleague! I often find him answering questions clearly and thoroughly that involve an incredible diversity of subjects in many areas not limited to electrophys...Read More
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata
Aug 22, 2014
I'd like to recommend Dr. Warren Foster as an excellent doctor, who is constantly sharing his expertise in so many areas of medicine, and for his kind, and caring answers. His breadth of knowledge is ...Read More
Jul 14, 2014
Dr Foster is extremely knowledgeable in the area of cardiology, and his years of experience in internal medicine certainly shines through in his answers. He is especially attentive in his explanation...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! New doctors freak out but this is me. I have been told I am very healthy but they want to put me on meds to lower heart rate. Pills lower BP to much and I can not functi...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Gradual activity is so attainable and not overwhelming. I kept trying make drastic changes. This is something that I can keep building upon.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. It's greatly appreciated. Cheers, Ashleigh.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Medicine
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Completed 2004
Awards
Worldwide Who's Who - Lifetime Member
2015 American College of Cardiology Emerging Advocates Program Fellowship
Early Career Travel Award to the ACC 2015 Legislative Conference
Affiliations
American College of Cardiology
American College of Cardiology (Ohio chapter)
Heart Rhythm Society
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