Salvador Said:

Who's a good heart doctor in Manila?

We Answered:

Dr. Dante Morales - he's well known amongst cardiologists. holds clinic at Makati Med and Manila Doctors Hospital
Dr. JOrge Sison - makati med, medical center manila, st. luke's an cavite medical center

Tony Said:

What are the duties of a nurse assistant to a heart doctor?

We Answered:

Usually doctor's offices do not hire nursing assistants. Nursing assistants are usually needed to assist the nurse in hospital settings. Doctor's offices sometimes hire medical assistants. Medical assistants have to have some schooling for their career, and they assist the doctor by getting vital signs and making the patient comfortable in the exam room before the doctor arrives to see them. Hope this helps.

Gary Said:

What does a visit to a heart doctor cost?

We Answered:

It might be a good idea to go see you doctor first. It's a lot cheaper and he can determine if it may be a heart problem. If so, he can arrange for you to see a cardiologist (heart doctor). Good luck to you Sir.

Paul Said:

Yesterday i went to the doctor and they heard a heart murmer?

We Answered:

Echocardiography or echo, is a painless test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart.
The test gives your doctor information about the size and shape of your heart and how well your heart's chambers and valves are working. Echo also can be done to detect heart problems.
Echocardiography usually takes less than an hour to do.
For most types of echo, you'll be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up. Women will be given a gown to wear during the test. You'll lay on your back or left side on an exam table or stretcher.
A doctor or sonographer (a person specially trained to do ultrasounds) will apply gel to your chest. The gel helps the sound waves reach your heart. A wand-like device called a transducer will then be moved around on your chest.
The transducer transmits ultrasound waves into your chest. Echoes from the sound waves will be converted into pictures of your heart on a computer screen. During the test, the lights in the room will be dimmed so the computer screen is easier to see.
During the test, you may be asked to change positions or hold your breath for a short time so that the sonographer can get good pictures of your heart.
At times, the sonographer may apply a bit of pressure to your chest with the transducer. This pressure can be a little uncomfortable, but it helps get the best picture of your heart. You should let the sonographer know if you feel too uncomfortable.

Carla Said:

Stopping Plavix after one year since drug coated stent was inserted. My heart doctor said it was ok.?

We Answered:

I'm pretty sure your heart doctor will know more about this than your family doctor. As far as I know, current recommendations are that you take Plavix for a minimum of 12 months after placement of a drug-eluting stent. It is unclear how much of a benefit, if any, exists from taking it longer.