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Frank J. Pearl, M.D.

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Voluntary Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL. Board certified in cardiovascular disease

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Recent Answers from Frank J. Pearl, M.D.

2012-02-07 T-Wave abnormalities on EKG:

The T-wave abnormalities are non-specific. As a middle aged male he should have a formal cardiac evaluation to evaluate for coronary artery disease. Also he should be evaluated for sleep apnea. This is

2012-01-16 Congestive Heart Failure & Medications:

Coreg is a better Beta blocker than Atenolol. You are likely to have a cough with other ACE inhibitors. The other questions you need to discuss with your personal cardiologist who will know all of the

2012-01-07 Elevated LVEDP:

The LV systolic pressure should be the same as the aortic systolic pressure. They may be different because of a time difference. You need to check with your cardiologist to exclude aortic stenosis. The

2011-10-08 Statins:

Most physicians would opt to treat. Another option would be to do a 64 slice CT and carotid ultrasound. If your coronary calcium score is zero and your carotids are completely clean it would be reasonable

2011-08-16 PROMINENT RVID:

The prominent RV may well be related to your previous ASD. Your BP is borderline high. You need to discuss the treatment options with your personal physician who will know all of the details of your case

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