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Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: atrial fibrillation, heart valve disease, exercise stress echo, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J2-4
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-6697

Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH is an internist in Cleveland, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9301 Millcreek Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44105

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J2-4
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

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.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“While at the University of California San Francisco, lead author Chete Eze-Nliam, M.D. - now a..”—"Cleveland Clinic Newsroom", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , June 2019

“While at the University of California San Francisco, lead author Chete Eze-Nliam, M.D. - now a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic - and a team of researchers found diastolic function improved and...”—"Research Finds Seniors' Hearts Can Benefit from High-Intensity Exercise", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , June 2019

“"We were able to find that in people who performed high-intensity exercise, that it actually preserved the filling-function of the heart, more than it did in people who had moderate-intensity...”—"Research Shows Big Benefits for Seniors who Exercise", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , June 2019

hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	68
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	75
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	185
doctor visit	277
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
ultrasound (sonogram)	185

**Gender**
Male	1590
Female	1157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2223
Black	390
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1203
From 75 to 84	838
85 and over	267
Less than 65	439

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	253
doctor visit	211
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	253

**Gender**
Male	1597
Female	1113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2228
Black	329
Hispanic	45
Asian	29
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1259
From 75 to 84	803
85 and over	250
Less than 65	398

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	323
doctor visit	250
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	323

**Gender**
Male	1909
Female	1290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2660
Black	339
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1543
From 75 to 84	1022
85 and over	275
Less than 65	359

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	83
Less than 65	129

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	615
doctor visit	307
hospital care	478
inpatient care	478
minimally invasive procedures	66
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	615

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH treated as an internist in Cleveland, OH were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	291
doctor visit	186
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
minimally invasive procedures	48
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	291

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	609
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	122
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	855
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	31

**Age**
75 to 84	314
85 and over	95
Less than 65	141
65 to 74	488

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Interfaith Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Echocardiography and has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: Interfaith Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Echocardiography

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chete Margaret Eze-Nliam, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$225 LifeVest $225
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$165 BRILINTA $165
Boston Scientific Corporation	$159 Tachy System $159
The Medicines Company	$121 BRILINTA $84	PREMIER $37
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$98 $98
Other	$343 ZETIA $86	SAMSCA $48	XARELTO $40	Effient $36	Mynx Vascular Closure Device $32	Other $101

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$904
Education	$208

Biography

Dr. Chete Eze-Nliam has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Her areas of expertise include aortic valve regurgitation, rheumatic heart disease, and second opinions. She trained at Interfaith Medical Center for her residency. Dr. Eze-Nliam speaks Igbo. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.