Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Dr. Tarak Rambhatla, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says there are multiple ways to assess a heart disease. "In the office we will do a physical exam to see if we can hear anything, then an electrocardiogram, that looks at the electrical system of the heart and tells us if there is a lack of blood flow."
He also explains atherosclerosis is very common and it is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the United States. "There is a gender difference, the classic patient is going to be a middle-aged male. Women are generally protected because of estrogen."
