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Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD is a cardiologist in Englewood, NJ specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Englewood Health, ColumbiaDoctors, COLUMBIA DOCTORS OF NEW JERSEY, P. C, MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Heart Attack
A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.
A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:
Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.
Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.
Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certification: Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, GHI CBP, MHBP, Oscar, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana National POS - Open Access, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, Vytra, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Healthfirst, Coventry, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Oxford Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Open Access Plus, QualCare, AmeriHealth HMO, AmeriHealth PPO, AmeriHealth, WellCare, Blue Shield PPO, AARP, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, GEHA, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, MagnaCare PPO, First Health, Beech Street, EmblemHealth EPO, WellPoint, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), VNSNY CHOICE, APWU Health Plan, Aetna Whole Health HMO, QualCare Worker's Comp, QualCare PPO, HIP PRIME HMO, Health Partners, Railroad Medicare NJ, RiverSpring, Freedom, Dual Complete, AETNA - Student Health, Local 825, Aetna Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Meritan Health, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, NALC, Garden State Network, Traditional, Aetna Whole Health PPO, Commercial and Marketplace, Amida Care, OMNIA Tier 1, HIP PRIME PPO, UMR, Metro, QualCare EPO, AETNA - NY Signature, Amida Care - Special Needs, Aetna Assure Premier Plus, Blue Priority, Aetna FIDE-SNP, DVA, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Clover Health, QualCare FEHB, APWU, Value Network (Exchange Plan), MVP Health Care PPO, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Medica, NALC Health Benefit Plan, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America, Compass Benefit (Exchange), VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, RiverSpring - Special Needs, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Medsolutions, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, World Trade Center Health Plan, GEHA Health Plan, QualCare HMO, River Valley, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs, Federal Employee Program, MVP Health Care - HMO, Nippon Life Benefits, NJ Carpenters Fund and Liberty.
According to our sources, Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Afsana Rahman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, NJ.
Dr. Afsana Rahman is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. She studied medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Rahman trained at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Rahman's clinical interests include advanced heart failure, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and heart valve disease. Dr. Rahman seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry. She speaks Bengali. She is professionally affiliated with Englewood Health. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Englewood, NJ.
