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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Shmuel Banai

Dr. Shmuel Banai treats a number of conditions such as the ones listed here for you:

  • Tachycardia
  • Angina
  • Bradycardia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias

Interventional procedures are required for people with structural heart conditions so that they can live a healthy life. Modern technology and world class equipments help the doctor ensure that the right treatment is provided to patients with these issues. A patient focused approach has driven doctors to find solutions such as these which must be followed with quality post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Shmuel Banai

Please see symptoms present in patients with non-coronary cardiovascular or structural diseases:

  • Shortness of breathe
  • Palpitations
  • Chest Pain
  • Dizziness
  • High Blood Pressure

Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. A continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.

Operating Hours of Dr Shmuel Banai

The operating hours of the doctor are between 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. The skill and efficiency shown by the interventional cardiologist has been seen time and again and the patient reviews make it clear.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Shmuel Banai

Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. Shmuel Banai performs::

  • EPS & RFA
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualification

  • Medical School: The Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem
  • 1986 - 1988 Cardiology Fellowship, Department of Cardiology, Bikur-Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
  • 1988 - 1991 National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Cardiology Branch, Section of Experimental Physiology and Pharmacology, Bethesda, Maryland, USA - post doctoral basic research in Cardiology

Past Experiences

  • 1997-1998 Associate Hospital Director, Bikur-Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem
  • 1999-2004 Associate Director, Department of Cardiology, Bikur-Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem
  • 2002-2005 Chief Medical Officer, Neovasc Inc.
  • 2004-2005 Senior Cardiologist, Director, Medical Unit, The Heart Institute, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem
  • 2005-2009 Medical Director, Neovasc Medical
  • 2009-present Medical Director, Neovasc Inc
  • 2006-present Director, Interventional Cardiology, Division of Cardiology, The Tel Aviv Souraski Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Various research articles and papers submitted in international and national journals.

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PROCEDURES

  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Angioplasty
  • EPS & RFA
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Shmuel Banai have?
Dr. Shmuel Banai is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Does Dr. Shmuel Banai offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Shmuel Banai have?
Dr. Shmuel Banai is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

In order to decipher your heart condition, interventional cardiologists prescribe or perform various diagnostic and screening tests. A1L1_FAQ_Interventional_Cardiologist When faced with emergency cardiac conditions like heart attacks, the doctor can help manage it with their teams. Any distress or discomfort which indicates a heart condition must be dealt with immediately by consulting the doctor.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Interventional Cardiologist?

Here is the list of tests required before and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
  • Exercise Stress

It is important to get the tests done so that the doctor can decide upon the right treatment for you. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

A balanced lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking or drinking helps in keeping your heart healthy. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. When heart issues are treated with catheter based procedures which do not involve surgery, then such procedures are done by Interventional cardiologists. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.