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Interventional Cardiologist

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• When I lay on my side (either side) it feels as if my heart falls hard to that side. That feeling is followed by a metallic taste in my mouth that lasts 12 to 24 hours. This has happened every time I have laid down for the last 2 days. What could it be?
  Kasey, Hutchinson, KS
• A friend was recently diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy. What treatment options are available for this condition?
  Ty, Bowie, MD
• Can somebody have heart burn, for 3 days in row?
  Lousie Gabriel, Washington DC, DC
• What tests would you recommend for a 50 year old female to evaluate her heart health?
  Kathryn, Mount Airy, MD
• my father recently learned of heart blockage from random ekg at a follow up dr visit (cath = 100% x 2; 60% x 1). Drs said he's not a candidate for balloon or stent, only bypass. History: mild heart attack 30 yrs ago, recent chemo for NHL, recovering from a colonectopy 3wks ago, diabetes. What would you suggest his next step be? 2nd option....
  denise, hagerstown, MD