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Recent article about Heart & Sleep Clinics of America in Arlington Today magazine
History of the practice in general
Dr. Sohail started cardiology practice in 1999 under his family name, “Ellahi Heart Clinic” and relocated in 2004 to the Arlington area.
Heart and Sleep Clinics of America was founded in 2017 under the original clinic umbrella to improve public awareness of the connection and frequent coexistence between heart diseases and sleep apnea, acknowledging the profound and irreparable impact in form of disability or even loss of life if left undiagnosed and untreated.
Principal owners of the practice and the medical experience
Atif SOHAIL MD FACC
Board certified in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiac CT, as well as prior certifications in internal medicine and nuclear cardiology.
After graduating and training from King Edward medical college, a prestigious medical school in Lahore, Pakistan, Dr. Sohail relocated to Britain for postgraduate education, and after several years of additional training and obtaining the membership of the Royal College, he moved to the U.S. to train in cardiology and went into clinical practice in 1999, bringing cross-cultural experience and depth of clinical training along with a dedicated team of highly trained staff and nurse practitioners in close collaboration with other allied specialties.
Practice specialization areas
Comprehensive cardiology practice offering state of the art cardiovascular testing and treatment in both outpatient and in-hospital environment, as well as home-based or in-lab sleep testing and treatment.
Professional philosophy of the practice
All-inclusive care of the cardiac patient with a personalized and simplified patient-centered approach utilizing a strong clinical foundation, dedicated and caring team of workers, and appropriate utilization of testing and treatment modalities.
What sets the practice apart as special
Keeping on the cutting edge of clinical care and maintaining a very high index of suspicion for undiagnosed sleep apnea given its high prevalence in cardiac patients remains the hallmark of this practice and the basis of our motto, “connecting the dots between heart & sleep…”
I had always had an interest in sleep apnea and heart diseases, and in the last decade this awareness had become much more acute as I tested and treated a large number of cardiac patients and found sleep apnea to be highly prevalent. Further treatment resulted in dramatic clinical improvements.
Drastic outcomes like stroke, brain hemorrhage, heart attack, uncontrolled blood pressure, roadside accidents, and even sudden death remain an important reason to maintain this dedicated and cutting edge approach with high suspicion of sleep apnea. We offer early sleep testing in people with heart disease and at-risk categories, and on the same token get cardiac evaluation in patients with established sleep apnea or suffering from symptoms highly suspect for sleep apnea.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and also strokes.
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular disease includes hypertension (high blood pressure), which can lead to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) in the wall of the arteries. This narrows the arteries, limiting blood flow and leading to a heart attack or stroke. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, heart racing, dizziness, fainting, or even no symptoms at all in some cases (silent disease). Treatment and prevention may include life style modifications, medication, and also special procedures.
Cardiovascular disease symptoms may vary between men and women. For instance, men are more likely to experience chest pain, while women are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
Risk Factors:
Weight gain
Odd hour shifts
Pain medications
Alcohol and energy drinks
Gerd
Congestive Heart Failure
Stroke
Heart Arrhythmia
Conditions:
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Smoking
Family history
Symptoms:
Chest pain (angina)
Shortness of breath
Pain, numbness, weakness, or coldness in legs or arms (if blood vessels in those parts of the body are narrowed)
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen, and/or back
Fatigue
Dizziness
Palpitation
Headaches
One might not be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease until a heart attack, angina, stroke or heart failure. It is important to watch for cardiovascular symptoms and discuss concerns with your doctor. Cardiovascular disease can sometimes be found early with regular examinations.
Prevention:
Quitting smoking
Lowering cholesterol
Controlling high blood pressure
Maintaining a healthy weight
Lifestyle choices (including regular exercise)
Who should get tested: People with existing high risk medical conditions or concerning symptoms of snoring, disturbed sleep, day time sleepiness, fatigue, shortness of breath. Palpitations, dizziness or other unexplained stroke can benefit from sleep testing.
Heart and Sleep Clinics of America offers the best in care for both conditions under one roof, connecting the dots between heart and sleep…
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