
Mounir Borno, MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
4802 N Loop 289 Lubbock TX, 79416About
Dr. Mounir Borno is a cardiologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Borno specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Borno also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Cairo University, Sch of Med MD 1983
Oklahoma university, Cardiolog Interventional Cardiologist 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Mounir Borno, MD's Expert Contributions
My chest is hurting from the middle of my chest and around my back. I am a heart patient should I be worried?
Bypass is not a cure for your diseased arteries. It merely bypasses the narrowest segments. You can develop more disease in your native arteries or the grafts. What you have should be considered angina ( heart pain from lack of blood supply) until proven otherwise. READ MORE
Will heart arrhythmia go on its own?
Rarely but it can. READ MORE
Can you have a normal ECG but still have heart problems?
Yes. READ MORE
Is a heart valve replacement major surgery?
Open heart surgery to change the valve is major. TAVR (Transcutaneous Aortic Valve replacement ) which is the procedure through the groin blood vessels is less invasive. READ MORE
Please help me understand my heart attack report?
You have diffuse disease that causing narrowing of your arteries that supply the blood to a non-stop working heart. I will not be able to comment on a management plan without knowing more about the patient and see the angiogram. In general though patients who have diffusely disease small arteries are treated aggressively with medications. READ MORE
Can a heart transplant cure heart failure?
Heart failure is a failure of the heart as a pump to receive and pump the blood. A new heart will do both effectively. A list of criteria for receiving a heart transplant is tedious, follow up care a post transplant management is crucial. READ MORE
Can antibiotics cause your blood pressure to go down if you have high blood pressure?
Only if they cause diarrhea! Otherwise no. READ MORE
Acid reflux and the Pfizer vaccine?
Yes, the vaccine has nothing to do with your reflux and treatment. READ MORE
What is the best test to check for heart problems?
A good physical exam with an EKG and chest XR will be the least. I usually add blood work including fasting cholesterol and Coronary Ca score. READ MORE
Supraventricular Tarchycardia?
The mask has nothing to do with your SVT. The treatment of choice is radio frequency catheter ablation. READ MORE
How do you lower high blood pressure?
Salt restriction Weight reduction Exercise READ MORE
When should you see a cardiologist for high blood pressure?
Only when your PCP treatment is inadequate or you don't feel comfortable. READ MORE
How long do you stay in the hospital after a heart ablation?
Less than 24 hours READ MORE
What are the first signs of a heart attack in a woman?
Most of the time, chest pressure with radiation to the left arm and shortness of breath. Intense indigestion, upper back pain or jaw and neck pain can happen. READ MORE
Will drinking water lower your heart rate?
No, it will not, except if you are dehydrated. Knowing the cause of your increased heart rate needs to be investigated. READ MORE
Can you live a long life with heart problems as a child?
Definitely yes READ MORE
How long can a person live with a defibrillator?
Many years and this is the reason we put Defibrillators, to prolong your life. READ MORE
How can I fix my irregular heartbeat naturally?
It depends on the nature of your irregular heartbeat. Some extra beats can be simply managed with Potassium and Magnesium supplements READ MORE
Can stress cause a heart attack?
Highly unlikely at this age READ MORE
How is ECG done for women?
Similar to men. We placed the leads below the breast. READ MORE
Awards
- 2005-2007 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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