Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashish Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashish Kumar for Cardiac Ablation, Cardioversion, Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ashish Kumar's education qualification?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Cardiology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ashish Kumar specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashish Kumar specialises as Cardiologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashish Kumar have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ashish Kumar has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Ashish Kumar practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ashish Kumar?

Accepted Answer

I am intervention cardiologist and electrophysiologist, with providing opd services st ashirwad cardio and maternity opd clinic, opposite savera hospital, Patna. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

What does a Heart specialist do?

Accepted Answer

A cardiologist examines the heart and blood vessels to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. Non-surgical cardiologists focus on medical treatment, while cardiothoracic surgeons perform heart surgeries.

Question 7

When do you need to see a cardiologist?

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Visit a cardiologist if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting spells.

Question 8

What to expect at your first visit?

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The cardiologist will review your medical history, check blood pressure and heart rate, and may perform tests like an ECG (electrocardiogram) to evaluate heart health.

Question 9

How do they check for blocked arteries?

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Tests may include stress ECG, 2D echo, CT scan, cardiac CT angiography, ultrasound (Doppler), lipid profile, chest X-ray, and coronary angiogram.

Question 10

Can you see a Heart Specialist directly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in most cases you can. But in some countries and under certain insurance plans, a referral from a primary care physician may be required.