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Juan R. Amell, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Amell earned his M.D. Cum Laude from the Universidad Nacional Pedro H. Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Amilcar Avendano, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Avendano earned his M.D. from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.
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Gustavo A. Grieco, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Grieco earned his M.D. at Central University of Venezuela.
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Metram J. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Rao is a graduate of Kakatiya Medical College, Osmania University, India.
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Vinay R. Julapalli, M.D.
Dr. Julapalli earned his M.D. from the University of Texas.
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Q. I have been diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse. Should I change anything in my lifestyle? Is MVP a dangerous condition?
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Q. I have a sharp pain in my left upper chest. Does this sound like a heart problem?
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Q. I suffer from frequent bouts of indigestion, especially when active after a full meal. My wife is concerned that it may be my heart. Is she over-reacting?
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Q. I have been taking an appetite suppressant for a diet. Recently I have been experiencing what feels like a racing heart rate, and the sensation that my heart is going to come through my chest. I exercise routinely, but these symptoms are limiting my workout even when I do not take the pill. What can I do?
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Q. I hear a lot about risk factors for heart disease. I am a 35 year old male in good health. Should I be concerned at my age?
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Q. I sometimes suffer from chest pain when I am really “pushing it” during exercise. Is this normal?
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Q. I have a chest pain just below the sternum usually in the morning upon awakening. It is not aggravated with exercise or exertion. Pushing on this area increases the discomfort. Is this my heart?
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Q. I have recently undergone a stress test for the complaint of palpitations. The doctor said my test was positive. I was wondering if this could be a “false positive” reading.
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