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Orlando, FL
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Florida Heart Group
Orlando, FL
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Altamonte Spg, FL
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Altamonte Springs, FL
About
Bio
Dr. Lozano was born and raised in Colombia, South America. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Caldas, School of Medicine. He received an honorary faculty appointment at New York Medical College for his teaching skills and continued as Chief Medical resident at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City upon completion of his residency training. Dr. Lozano areas of interest include preventive care, peripheral vascular disease (especially varicose veins), resistant hypertension and cardiac imaging. Currently Dr. Lozano is the Medical Director of the Vascular Ultrasound laboratory at FL Heart Group and a Faculty member of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at FL Hospital. He produces and presents “Dr. Corazon” (Doctor Heart) in a local Hispanic TV show.
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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 - Cardiology
Licenses
United States: Florida
Doctor Q&A
10 Answers
1 Agree
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Fatty buildups: In young, healthy individuals the inner lining of the blood vessels is clean and smooth. Overtime, as part of the normal wear and tear, the inner surf... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Coronary Disease: In young, healthy individuals the inner lining of the blood vessels is clean and smooth. Overtime, for many reasons, the inner surface of the heart bl... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Yes: Yes, you may wean yourself off verapamil that way. Since you have not taken it for a long time the possibility of rebound/withdrawal symptoms is low.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Not really: Not really. Those are just two different ways to describe the same abnormality seen in the ekg.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Yes, it could: Heart rate is one of the compensatory mechanisms used to maintain the conditions inside your body on an even keel regardless of the weather conditions... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Yes, it is: Although the preferred method to control hypertension in a young patient like you would be diet, exercise and lifestyle changes, if they are not enoug... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Surgery sometimes: That would depend on where is the tear and how much it compromises flow to vital organs. If the tear is within the first few inches of the aorta takin... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Look for a cause: Rapid heart rate is not a cardiac condition by itself. It usually is a sign of something else. Common causes include fever, pain, anxiety, infection, ... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Fatty buildups: In young, healthy individuals the inner lining of the blood vessels is clean and smooth. Overtime, for many reasons, the inner surface of the heart bl... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hector Lozanoanswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
Look for a cause: Rapid heart rate is not a cardiac condition by itself. It usually is a sign of something else. Common causes include fever, pain, anxiety, infection, ... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lozano is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lozano is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Your answer made me feel good! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Caldas, Faculty of Health Sciences
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
Metropolitan Hospital Center
Residency
METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL CENTER
Completed 2002
Affiliations
American College of Cardiology
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