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Arrhythmia (Heart Palpitations) | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. Arrhythmia (also known as an abnormal heart rhythm) is a change in either the speed or pattern of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart may beat too rapidly, too slowly, or irregularly. Examples of common arrhythmia’s include: premature atrial or ventricular beats (PAC’s, PVC’s), paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT), and atrial fibrillation (A.Fib.).
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Peripheral Arterial Disease | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. WHAT IS PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (P.A.D.). Peripheral arterial disease or P.A.D. develops when your arteries become clogged with plaque fatty deposits that limit blood flow to your legs. Just like clogged arteries to the heart, clogged arteries in the legs mean that you are at risk for having a heart attack. Are over the age of 50. Smoke or used to smoke. Those who smoke or have a history of smoking have up to four times greater risk of P.A.D. Have a pers...
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Vascular Diseases | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. What are Vascular Diseases? Vascular diseases are diseases that affect the circulatory system. These can include diseases of arteries and veins and blood circulation. Some common vascular diseases are: peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, renal artery disease, Buerger’s disease and peripheral venous disease. Most often, vascular diseases are caused by the hardening of the arteries, which causes inadequate blood supply and tissue damage.
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About Us | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. Walk With a Doc. Is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the country. This free program has had tremendous participation and success in many other cities around the country and Dr. Rattes encourages everyone in the community join in the walk.
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Patient Information | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. Please remember to allow 48 hours for prescription refills. Please bring all prescription medications with their bottles to each appointment. Please check with your primary care physician before your visit to obtain an authorization, if needed. Results of any test or procedure ordered by Dr. Rattes or his staff will be discussed with you at your next office visit. Bring the attached patient packet.
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Lipid Disorders | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. What are Lipid Disorders? Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. Some cholesterol is needed to be healthy, but too much builds up in blood vessels, which may cause a heart attack or stroke. Similar to hypertension, high cholesterol has no symptoms and can only be detected through a blood test.
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What to Expect | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. We accept new patients for consultations, second opinions diagnostic evaluations and treatments. Please bring the following to your appointment:. All your medication bottles (NOT a list-please bring the bottles). Medical history form, registration sheet and patient questionnaire in the below patient packet. Download our New Patient Packet. And information on what to expect on your first visit.
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Heart Failure | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. What is Heart Failure? The most common symptoms associated with heart failure are breathing difficulties/shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing, and swelling of the feet, ankles, legs and/or abdomen. The main risk factors associated with heart failure are history are heart murmurs, enlarged heart, high blood pressure, diabetes and prior heart attacks. When to call your doctor.
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Procedures | Dr. Rattes – Cardiologist
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Plant City - Riverview. Clinics & Specialties. Rattes Cardiology Center offers a variety of in-house procedures:. Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. 24-hour continuous blood pressure monitoring at intervals of 30 minutes throughout the day time and 60 minutes throughout the evening. This monitoring allows the cardiologist to assess the level of blood pressure control outside the doctor’s office setting. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). What is an Electrocardiogram (ECG /EKG)? What can an ECG diagnose?
