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Wael Z Tamim, MD, PA, Cardiovasular & Thoracic Surgeon, Fort Lauderdale, FL // Resources // Blog

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  • Mitral Valve Disease

    Mitral Valve Disease

    Posted in: General Health, Geriatrics, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Mitral Valve Disease | Posted on: 08 December, 2018

    Mitral Valve Disease refers to diseases of the mitral valve that separates the chambers of the left heart, ventricle and atrium. It is mostly mitral stenosis (blockage), mitral insufficiency (leakage), or mitral valve endocarditis (infection). Treatment could be conservative, minimally invasive intervention or surgical. If you have mitral disease, our Specialist at USA Doctors would be happy to help! MyUSADr. was created to assist you in making Critical Health Decisions. Our US based practicing Specialists provide Online Second Medical Opinion and Virtual Doctor visits to patients from all over the Globe. Feel free to reach out at any time... For more information, please...

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  • Aortic Valve Disease

    Aortic Valve Disease

    Posted in: General Health, Geriatrics, Second Medical Opinion, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Valve Disease | Posted on: 12 November, 2018

    The Aortic Valve separates the left ventricle of the heart from the aorta. Hence, it is the valve that affects the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Multiple disease processes affect this valve mostly leading to Aortic Stenosis with obstruction to the flow of blood out of the heart, or Aortic Regurgitation with leakage of blood back to the heart. At times, infection of the valve leaflets takes place causing it to be dysfunctional. Patients may be without symptoms for quite a while. Others though may develop shortness of breath, chest pains or syncope...

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  • Make Smart Decisions. Request a MyUSADr

    Make Smart Decisions. Request a MyUSADr

    Posted in: Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 30 August, 2018

    Second medical opinions are frequently recommended by the medical community and can offer patients peace of mind. Getting a Second Medical Opinion can be an important step, especially when dealing with serious medical conditions or new treatments. Also, those who live in remote areas can receive expert second opinions in spite of distance or mobility. We believe medical second opinions can be a life-saving tool to help patients: Confirm a medical diagnosis and treatment options Consider a different diagnosis Discuss preventive measures Learn about the best treatment options It is often in a patient’s best interest to seek a second...

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