Hypertension: the “Silent Killer”
Jesal V. Popat, M.D., FACC, of the Florida Medical Clinic is a board-certified cardiologist that specializes in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, interventional cardiology
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Our practice focuses on an evidence-based-approach in the treatment of many heart conditions often in conjunction with an interdisciplinary group of experts. We will also work to communicate efficiently with all members of your healthcare team.
Specializing in a “radial first” minimally invasive approach through the wrist to make the diagnosis of coronary atherosclerosis by angiography. We provide treatment of coronary arteries and bypass grafts utilizing a state of the art catheterization laboratory and techniques including intravascular ultrasound and other imaging modalities.
Cardiac nuclear medicine imaging evaluates the heart for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy. It can also be used to help determine if the heart has been damaged by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The images obtained provide unique information that often cannot be obtained using other imaging procedures.
Echocardiography allows visualization of cardiac structures, valves, cardiac walls and the velocity of blood flow at certain points in the heart. We use the latest in 3D imaging to evaluate valves and other parts of the heart. This non-invasive test can be done comfortably in our clinic by one of our experienced sonographers.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Our practice focuses on an evidence-based-approach in the treatment of many heart conditions oftSystemic arterial and venous disease is a common circulatory problem affecting many patients with cardiac disease. Symptoms of painful, crampy, or itchy legs can often be the first sign of underlying issues. The diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease can be made in in our office using minimally invasive technology.en in conjunction with an interdisciplinary group of experts. We will also work to communicate efficiently with all members of your healthcare team.
Internal medicine physicians, or internists, are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. They are especially well trained in the diagnosis of puzzling medical problems, in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses, and in caring for patients with more than one disease. Internists also specialize in health promotion and disease prevention.
Interventional cardiology is the subspecialty of cardiology that uses specialized catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease, vascular disease, structural heart disease, and congenital heart defects. Interventional cardiologists use various diagnostic tools and imaging techniques to measure cardiovascular functions such as blood pressure and blood flow in major arteries throughout the body and within the different chambers of the heart.
Nuclear cardiology studies use noninvasive techniques to assess myocardial blood flow, evaluate the pumping function of the heart as well as visualize the size and location of a heart attack. Among the techniques of nuclear cardiology, myocardial perfusion imaging is the most widely used.