
Anwar Ahmad M.D.
Internist
2000 Crawford St #1403 Houston TX, 77002About
Anwar Ahmad, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist working at Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas in Houston and is also affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, West Houston Medical Center, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Hospital. With nearly 20 years of experience, he specializes in interventional cardiology and pediatric intervention. Educated at Aga Khan University Medical College, Dr. Ahmad completed an internship at Nassau University Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition to assisting patients, Dr. Ahmad also teaches as a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Texas Medical Branch.
Education and Training
MD at Aga Khan University Medical College
Aga Khan University Medical College 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Anwar Ahmad M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
Very limited information has been provided. If enlarged heart is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) (blocked heart arteries), then you need coronary bypass surgery. If there is no CAD, then you can be treated with medications. If there is a heart valve problem, then you should follow your cardiologist's advice. READ MORE
Will my hip replacement put me at risk for heart disease?
My answer is qualified. If you are young (<40 years), relatively active taking into account hip problem, no chest pain or shortness of breath and have no other risk factors i.e. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, any history of smoking then your perioperative risk of heart related complications is very low (<5%). Final decision will be by your doctor and surgeon. READ MORE
Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?
Elevated resting heart rate usually represents physical deconditioning. It may also be an early sign of nascent heart failure. There is enough data to support that elevated heart rate is deleterious to health long term. It needs further evaluation. Contact you PCP and possibly a cardiologist. A simple stress test may answer most of these concerns. Anwar Ahmad MD, FACC READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and International Public Speaking -
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch -
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Nassau University Medical Center; Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1997
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and a patient-centered practice
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