Dr. Alain Aguila was called to consult on a recent visit of mine to West Boca Medical Center ER. They kept me overnight (telemetry) until Dr. Aguila came next day and conducted his tests. Pleasant surprise I received when he started talking to me about his findings. Great bedside manners, reassuring with his knowledge of my specific situation (even though he had just met me) and confident in the course of action. I'm keeping him as my cardiologist.
Vascular heart disease affects over 8 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vascular disease treatment has traditionally been associated with open-heart surgery to repair or replace the affected heart valve, which can cause health complications and lead to extensive hospital stays and recovery time. Additionally,…
A cardiac stress test helps in the detection of coronary artery disease. CAD is a heart condition that is most likely to affect middle-aged men. It is caused by fatty deposits building up in the coronary artery, hindering the proper flow of blood. A cardiac stress test is not a 100% accurate way to diagnose…