Locations
Cardiosolution, Scenic Mountain Medical Center
Big Spring, TX
About
Bio
Dr. Nahar is trained in Interventional and Noninvasive Cardiology, from Cornell and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY, and a graduate of M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India.
She has a vast clinical experience across most cardiovascular disciplines. As well as, non clinical experiences in quality analysis, research and hospital administration.
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
Licenses
United States: Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Texas
Languages spoken
Hindi
Doctor Q&A
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tamanna Naharanswered
Specializes in Cardiology
Origin of bruise: A bruise (contusion) appears on the skin surface resulting from trauma. Capillaries (tiny vessels) burst from impact. Trapped blood becomes a clot and... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Energy drink: Energy drinks increase BP and hr - harmful cardiovascular effects.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Verapamil - all gone: Verapamils onset of action is 1–2 hours after oral dosage. Given the half-life for chronic doses is 5–12 hours its should be out of your system and no... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Stress testing: Exercise treadmill - initial step for low to intermediate risk. High false +rates. Stress echo(se)/nuclear stress(nst) - comparable. SE-no radiation... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Chest discomfort: You are diabetic which puts you at high cardiac risk. You should be evaluated for premature CAD. If negative then consider other causes such as GI.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Valve infection: Fungal infection of the valve - serious and debilitating. You would have to have an abnormal valve, infection of the blood stream (bactaremia) and/or ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Bradycardia : Nl sinus rhythm - heart beat ranges from 60-100 bpm. Depending on symptoms and time of day and body conditioning (eg: runners) - slightly lower HR c... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Normal: Normal HR = 60-100 at rest.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Caduet and provigil?: all have hepatic metabolism - so can interfere with metaolism of ea other.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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ENT pain: You need to have a physical exam and detailed history (trauma, fever, duration of symptoms, etc)
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Extra beats: Occasional PACs or PVCs with normal heart function - nothing to worry about.
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A 74-year-old male asked:
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BP : Assuming CCF stands for heart failure in which case these numbers are acceptable.
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A 66-year-old female asked:
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Flecainide and K: Flecainide is a type 1C anti arrhythmic drug for the top and bottom part of your heart. There is an increased risk for proarrhythmia (other abnormal ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Indapamide: It is a diuretic that decreases Potassium levels. Not used for lipid lowering therapy.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Bets blockers: They are both beta blockers with same action on BP. Their pharmokinetics are different. Inderal (propranolol) is shorter acting.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Fast heart beat: what are you doing at the time of the "fast heart beat"? addition symptoms and medical history?
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Thyroid: Get ur thyroid profile drawn. Ur pcp should be able to treat if levels are abnormal.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Heart monitor: Electronic monitors r sensitive - nl sinus arrhythmia maybe considered irregular or u maybe having pacs or pvcs (considered normal if infrequent in nl... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Cranberry juice: Scientific research has shown cranberry juice (not extract) to “possibly” decrease inflammation – however should be ingested in moderation. UTI preve... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Yes: nitrates cause vasodilatation. BP drops and reflex tachycardia is a compensatory response.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Cabg: All depends on which arteries are blocked, size of all vessels involved they may use vein grafts from the legs, LIMA, RIMA or radial A grafts. Radials... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Cholesterol: statins class of lipid lowering therapy.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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ECG: The heart has electrical as well as mechanical activity. The ECG tracing evaluates the electrical activity of the heart.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Anxiety: Anxiety attacks symptoms are similar to heart attacks. A detailed history, ECG and blood tests differentiate the 2. Risk factors like dm HTN lipids, ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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BUN: BUN - blood urea nitrogen.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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BP everywhere: Usually no difference. BP cuffs r designed for the upper arm. Lower arm, I am assuming, forearm. This requires a smaller cuff for accuracy to detect ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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CHF med substitute.: Enalapril is an ace-i. It leads to vasodilatation and naturesis. Thereby decreasing the the cardiac pressures and work the heart has to do to work. ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Creatinine: Normal creatinine ranges from 0.6 -1.3.
This can vary from lab to lab age and sex. Dehydration, exercise for 2 days prior to testing and ingestion o... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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PSVT: Comes and goes - usually needs to be treated with meds or ablation.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Lipids: diet and exercise are the first step - if unsuccessful then medications.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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CP - lots of causes: Detailed history and physical. Type aggravating, relieving factors, risk factors for heart blockages. It could related to the heart, lungs, GI tract... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Skipped beats: U need an event monitor, medication reviewed, thyroid blood tests to start.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Chest pain: Do you have HTN, Diabetes, high cholesterol? Do you smoke or live with someone who smokes? Lifestyle - sedentary, obesity? Menopausal? History of symp... Read More
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A male asked:
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Go to the hospital: Without knowing any history - go to the hospital to have your heard checked out.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Syncope: Syncope needs a Workup. At least a history and physical to start with. Can provide in depth answers with more info.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Syncope: Age - co morbidities? see your doctor. vasovagal syncope can occur due to peripheral pooling of blood tachycardia & drop in BP. Arrhythmias, CAD... Read More
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A female asked:
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Thallium stress: >5% ischemic burden is significant.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Risk factors: Not knowing your risk factors: anxiety, cardiac and musculoskeletal disease are top in the differential. You should see your doctor.
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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ACE ARB reaction: Cough is the most common side effect to these class of drugs however your itching is also possibly a drug reaction and another class of hypertension m... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Atypical CP: Most likely musculoskeletal but should consider causes related to the heart, lungs or GI tract (stomach).
Tiredness may be an unrelated symptoms that... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Dizziness on meds: You need to have ur orthostatic BP checked (BP after lying down-sitting-standing). BP & HR is to be taken after 1min of position change. If positi... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Angina RF unknown: Cp with normal BP relieved with nitro is classic for angina. She should go to the ED. If reluctant then ASAP MD apt (next day) for history and physi... Read More
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A 75-year-old female asked:
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Insomnia: Usually not related to BP however if you do have high BP and are unable to get a good nights rest - then it may be related. A multitude of conditions... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Irregular HR: The dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and nitrates can cause reflex tachycardia but not irregular hear beat.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Caffiene/thin blood: Caffeine is a stimulant thus raising BP as a water pill” that increases urination. But it does not have an effect on blood thinning.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Diet and exercise are mainstays for heart health. Avoid polyunsaturated fats and exercise 30' /5d; 25'/3d.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Caffiene/BP: Caffeine intake can lead to dramatic but short lived rise in bp. It's unclear what causes this spike. Caffeine causes a transient stiffening of the a... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Anxiety/depression: Anxiety attacks: avoid provocative stimulants - situations such as crowed room arguments, avoid intake of stimulants, engage in calming activities suc... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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MSG: Monosodium glutamate (msg) is an fda approved flavor enhancer- added to chinese food, canned products ; processed foods. Adverse symptoms r noted but ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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BUN liver: Urea is produced thru the ornithine cycle in the liver thus BUN levels reflect functioning of the liver/kidneys.
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May 3, 2015
She recommended testing that my Dr. won't do so now I know exactly what to ask for no matter what dr. Thanks again
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Nov 23, 2014
I Would recommend her to all my friends, what a very caring and understanding Dr. Thank You for all your help.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Nahar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank you. Went to er. Doctor looked at my X-ray and immediately admitted me for bad pneumonia in both lungs
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Bangalore University, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, India
MD
Residency
NYU Medical CENTER
Awards
Top Cardiologist , Second Place, New York - Summer
2014
Top Cardiologist , First Place, Texas - Fall
2014
Top Cardiologist, Second Place, Texas - Spring
2015
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