Cardiology Q&A by Dr. Kulick

All Cardiology Q&A's:

Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) Slideshow

• How serious was Vice President Dick Cheney's latest heart problem, atrial fibrillation?
• Is there a definitive test that will diagnose angina?
• How is an enlarged left ventricle treated?
• How long does Coumadin (warfarin) remain in your system after you stop taking it?
• I had CABG eight months ago and my diet has "slipped." Am I at greater risk of having another heart attack sooner if I don't clean up my bad eating habits for good?
• When I lie down at night with my head on my pillow I can hear my heart beating loudly in my ears. It is often so loud that I cannot get to sleep. I have borderline high blood pressure, could that be it?
• Can statins cause depression?
• Can asthma and the resulting inability to steadily breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide cause a heart attack in someone who has heart disease?
• I have high blood pressure and kidney problems, but I manage it carefully with blood pressure medication. I heard I still run a risk for heart disease because my BP is high - is this true? If so how can I prevent this from happening?
• What is a "TIA" (transient ischemic attack), and how would I know if I was having this type of attack?
• Are heart attack symptoms in women the same as in men?
• I love steak, but everyone tells me that it's not good for my heart. Is this true? Is all red meat bad for the heart?
• I've heard about cough CPR. Does this work?

Dr. Kulick's Message :

Dr. Daniel Lee Kulick is in active practice as a member of Mission Internal Medical Group in Orange County, CA. Dr. Kulick finds disease prevention to be one of the most beneficial aspects of his career, as he enjoys being able to help his patients avoid diseases before they occur.

'It's rewarding to find someone who has a life-threatening problem and you're able to fix it before they have a heart attack," Dr. Kulick says.

He has spent over 20 years in the medical field and is interested in new developments in cardiology such as stents and new cholesterol guidelines.

In his free time, Dr. Kulick enjoys sports, exercise and reading.