We provide worldclass care to patients with cardiovascular disease, and are active advocates in primary prevention.

When to call your family doctor

  • Increased redness, swelling, pain, or drainage from incision.
  • Fever over 100F/38C for more than 2-3 days.
  • Flu-like symptoms (aches, chills, fever, loss of appetite and fatigue) lasting 2-3 days.
  • Angina symptoms like those before surgery (do not hesitate to try NITRO).
  • Pain in chest, neck or shoulders that worsens with deep breathing.
  • Shortness of breath that does not go away with rest.
  • Weight gain of 4-5 lbs. for 2-3 days.
  • If you notice that your heart is racing and does not settle down after ½ hour rest or you have pain or shortness of breath with the fast heart rate.