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About David Richardson
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Expertise
Adult heart function and disease. Not very good about children lesss than 12. Hypertension is o.k. Heart rhythm a special interest.

Experience
Certified in cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Was chairman of division of cardiology at the Medical College of Virginia. Am now mostly retired.

Organizations
Fellow of American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology and member of American Physiological Society..

Publications
Circulation, American Heart Journal, Hypertension.

Education/Credentials
M.D. from Harvard Medical School. Residency training at Yale Uhniversity School of Medicine and Medical College of Virginia.

Awards and Honors
Gold Heartt Award from American Heart Association in 1995.

   

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Congestive heart failure/leaky aortic valve11/21/2009David Richardson
  Q: In October 2008 I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure due to a leaky aortic valve. I had an ...
  A: The lower the BP the better for your leaking valve. 110/70 would be nice. The only way to be sure ...
heart attack11/21/2009David Richardson
  Q: went for stress test during the procedure the doctor did an EKG and had his nurse call for an ...
  A: You should certainly be taking a statin such as lovostatin or pravastatin, and you should have some ...
CARDIOLOGY11/20/2009David Richardson
  Q: AGE 48 YRS ECG-RBBB WITH LAHB SINCE 1999,TMT NEGATIVE,ECHO-TRIVIAL AR/MR HOLTER NORMAL KNOWN ...
  A: LAHB stands for left anterior hemiblock and RBBB stands for right bundle branch block. The left ...
problems11/20/2009David Richardson
  Q: and left hand numb ive been to the best goddamnn doctors but they dont kno in when i do the ekg ...
  A: The heart tracking device is a little box you carry with you that records your EKG a few minutes ...
cardiology11/17/2009David Richardson
  Q: 48 yr having NIDDM WITH CHRONIC BIFASICULAR BLOCK SINCE1999.ECHO TRIVIAL AR,HOLTER NORMAL PLEASE ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
PSVT11/17/2009David Richardson
  Q: I was on my way to the doctors when I got about 2 or 3 heavy skipped beats and then my heart went ...
  A: Neither sinus tachycardia nor APCs are life or health threatening. You will not die from sinus ...
PSVT11/17/2009David Richardson
  Q: I was on my way to the doctors when I got about 2 or 3 heavy skipped beats and then my heart went ...
  A: PSVT is extremely regular, and usually runs 180-220 beats a minute. 150 and somewhat irregular ...
cold fingers and feet after running11/16/2009David Richardson
  Q: Talked with you before about pvcs, etc but this is different. I'm 63 and anavid runner-40 miles a ...
  A: Cold fingers and feet are not listed as ill effects of Benicar. Raynaud's? Here's a summary on ...
left side chest pain11/15/2009David Richardson
  Q: im a 24 yr old male. cholesterol 245, ive been having this left side chest pain for about a yr now. ...
  A: 1. Angina is chest discomfort induced by exercise and relieved in five minutes by rest. Your pain ...
Irregular heartbeat?11/15/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am experiencing what feels like an irregular heartbeat. My throat feels "full" and it seems like ...
  A: You're probably feeling skipped beats. Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life ...
fast heartbeat11/14/2009David Richardson
  Q: Dr. Richardson, I'm 41 healthy male, who has had 4 episodes in last 6 months. Each time, I've had ...
  A: The fast heart rate is a normal response to getting over nausea. I don't know what causes the ...
HEART PALPITATIONS / SHORTNESS OF BREATH11/14/2009David Richardson
  Q: I AM CURRENTLY 9 WEEKS PREGNANT. ONE OF THE FIRST SYMPTOMS I NOTICED WHEN I FIRST REALIZED I WAS ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
skipped beats11/14/2009David Richardson
  Q: richardson... i am a 28yr old male 16 stone 6ft 2in. i regularly visit this site as i found the ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
Constant heart palpitations & shortness of breath11/14/2009David Richardson
  Q: "I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant with a history of PE and severe preeclampsia in a previous ...
  A: The test results are not concerning, but your shortness of breath is.There's a blood test for PE ...
Muscle aches or angina11/13/2009David Richardson
  Q: R. My question is.........can constant aching or slight tightness on my chest area (tightness that ...
  A: The most common cause of chest and back pain is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If you ...
cardiology11/13/2009David Richardson
  Q: 48 yr having NIDDM WITH CHRONIC BIFASICULAR BLOCK SINCE1999.ECHO TRIVIAL AR,HOLTER NORMAL PLEASE ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
slow r wave progression11/13/2009David Richardson
  Q: doctor, I am a 53 year old male, 5'10" and 220 lbs. I applied for 20 year level-term Life Insurance ...
  A: Go to a doctor of your own or the one chosen by the insurance company and ask for an EKG with chest ...
arrhythmia ectopic11/12/2009David Richardson
  Q: My dad was diagnosed for arrhythmia ectopic. He is 58 years old,173 cm tall, 75 kg weight, and ...
  A: Is the ectopic rhythm premature beats, not atrial fibrillation? Premature beats don't usually cause ...
Ongoing chest pain11/12/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 25 year old female. For around 4 years now I have been having left sided chest pain that ...
  A: Most likely not heart related. The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the ...
Heartbeat in stomach.11/12/2009David Richardson
  Q: How are you doing? Have a question about something that i noticed last week. I'm 6'2, 220 with a ...
  A: Probably normal. The heart rests on the diaphragm and heart beat is easily felt in the abdomen ...
Hope you can help11/11/2009David Richardson
  Q: I HAD ONE EPISODE YESTERDAY AND ABOUT 4 TODAY. MY HEART STARTS TO BEAT FORCEFULLY FOR A FEW SECONDS ...
  A: You're probably feeling skipped heart beats. Each skip is followed by avery forceful beat. Skipped ...
Leaking valve11/10/2009David Richardson
  Q: I just got back from my annual cardio visit. I am 5'10" and I weigh 182 lbs. I run an average of 15 ...
  A: There's controversy about when to operate on a leaky mitral valve, but my opinion is that as long as ...
Emotions after a triple bypass11/10/2009David Richardson
  Q: My father had a triple bypass in June of this year. His recovery was very quick and he was back to ...
  A: If he goes untreated, he will probably slowly recover. Expression of suicidal thoughts should lead ...
Emotions after a triple bypass11/10/2009David Richardson
  Q: My father had a triple bypass in June of this year. His recovery was very quick and he was back to ...
  A: Yes. Post-surgery depression, or loss of some control mechanisms in the brain as the result of ...
Heart spasms11/9/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 21 year old female weighing between 122-126 lbs and am 5 foot 4. I have been a pretty active ...
  A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
Chest Pain11/9/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 37 year old woman - I am not overweight, I don't smoke, and I exercise fairly regularly. ...
  A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
mitral valve symptoms11/8/2009David Richardson
  Q: My husband had endocarditis due to a bacterial blood infection. He now has a "leaky" valve. He sees ...
  A: I wouldn't live with it until every possibility has been looked out. How fast does his heart beat ...
heart flutter11/8/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 31 year old male who has been running for 6 years. Im in pretty good shape. A few months ago ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
type 1 heart block11/8/2009David Richardson
  Q: 72 kg, 167 cm not taking any medication and have a normal blood pressure. about a month ago for no ...
  A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
Weirdness11/7/2009David Richardson
  Q: What I am feeling for the past few weeks is a tightness in my upper chest on the left side towards ...
  A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
Heart palpitations, chest heaviness, fatigue11/7/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 29 year old, active (run approx 10-13 miles per week) healthy female, and approximately one ...
  A: Measure your blood pressure sitting and then standing quietly for 1,3 and 5 minutes. If it gets ...
THUMPING IN CENTER OF CHEST11/7/2009David Richardson
  Q: Richardson: I am just wondering if feeling a thump in the center of your chest is something life ...
  A: No not life or health threatening. You're probably feeling skipped heart beats, which are normal ...
anything and everything11/6/2009David Richardson
  Q: OK, so I'm only 16 but my doctor stumbled on an irregular heartbeat during my physical. I went and ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
Should i be worried?11/6/2009David Richardson
  Q: I'm 35 with Type II Diabetes, overweight by about 30 pounds and sinus tachy, high triglycerides and ...
  A: Left atrial enlargement means the upper chamber of the heart, probably the left heart, is larger ...
PVC and Exercise11/5/2009David Richardson
  Q: I am a 20 year old male with frequent PVC's and high blood pressure for my age. I had an echo in ...
  A: PVCs are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and echo. ...
Heart beating fast11/5/2009David Richardson
  Q: 3 months before, My heart started beating fast, I went to the doctor and I had taken ECG, Holter and ...
  A: Need more information. How fast? Does it speed up and slow down abruptly, in one heart beat, or ...
Energy levels and heart rate?11/4/2009David Richardson
  Q: I'm a 21 year old male, just shy of 6' tall and I weigh 180lbs. About 3 years ago I weighed 280lbs, ...
  A: Low heart rate is very good, promises long life, and would not deprive you of energy. Low BP might ...
SKIPPED BEATS11/4/2009David Richardson
  Q: Mr. Richardson: I just had, what it felt like, about 3 skipped beats in a row. I do not have any ...
  A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
Dizzy11/3/2009David Richardson
  Q: I've had enough of this. I REALLY need to exercise. It's been keeping me sane for years of battle ...
  A: If the dizziness is spinning, like you were spinning round and round or the room is spinning around ...
ECG RESULT11/3/2009David Richardson
  Q: I asked you a question a few weeks ago, but have since been in hospital and came home 3 day's ago. I ...
  A: EKG's are not very sensitive to clogging of coronary arteries. The stress test is the next step to ...

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