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Dr. Syed Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA is a cardiologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Syed Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare West.
1140 Business Center Drive Suite 300
Houston, TX 77043
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.
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:
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:
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 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.
Dr. Syed Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2016)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Syed Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC |
$250
DISEASE STATE $250 |
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Baxter Healthcare |
$161
TISSEEL $161 |
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$137
ONPATTRO $123 |
GIVLAARI $14 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$113
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $113 |
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Tactile Systems Technology Inc |
$84
ENTRE $84 |
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Other |
$76
TUKYSA $31 |
Feraheme $23 |
REMODULIN $22 |
Food and Beverage | $708 |
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Education | $113 |
Dr. Syed Naqvi works as an adult cardiology. Dr. Naqvi (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu and Hindi. His clinical interests include stress echo, coronary angiogram, and heart valve disease. Dr. Naqvi's hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Naqvi attended Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school.