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• Fainting and Your Heart: When Syncope Needs a Cardiologist Most fainting is not the heart. The episodes that are tend to share a few specific features. How we tell cardiac syncope from the harmless kind. September 17, 2026 9 min read
• Chest Pain: When to Call 911, When to See a Cardiologist Some chest pain needs 911 right now. Some needs a cardiologist this week. Most is not the heart at all. How to tell the three apart. September 11, 2026 12 min read
• What Is an NPI Number, and Why Is Dr. Patel's on Our Site? An NPI is the 10-digit federal ID for providers who bill insurance electronically. What it tells you, what it doesn't, and how to look up Dr. Patel's. September 8, 2026 3 min read
• Understanding Cardiac Catheterization: What to Expect A clear, step-by-step guide to cardiac catheterization: why it's done, how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, and what recovery looks like. July 21, 2026 5 min read
• Angioplasty and Stents: What They Are and When You Need One A plain-language look at angioplasty and coronary stents: how they open blocked arteries, when they're recommended, and what recovery involves. July 19, 2026 3 min read
• Coronary Artery Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment What coronary artery disease is, the symptoms and risk factors to watch for, and how it's diagnosed and treated, from lifestyle changes to procedures. July 17, 2026 3 min read