Dr. Zachary Laksman, Cardiologist, Vancouver, BC

Dr. Zachary Laksman completed both his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Toronto. He trained as a specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Western University (formerly University of Western Ontario). Subsequently, Dr. Laksman pursued his Master's thesis and defended in 2015 under the supervision of Drs. Peter Backx and Gordon Keller from the University of Toronto. Recruited to UBC in 2016, Dr. Zachary Laksman is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor with expertise in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the UBC Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation. He is also the Director of the St. Paul’s Hospital Atrial Fibrillation Clinic and the Director of the St. Paul’s Hospital Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic. Dr. Laksman is the recipient of the UBC Dr. Charles Kerr Distinguished Scholar in Cardiovascular Genetics and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Health Professional Investigator Award. Education and Training BSc, Human Biology, University of Toronto MD, University of Toronto Fellow, Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine MSc, Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Toronto Area of Interest Dr. Laksman’s research focus is on the genetic basis for diseases of the heart muscle, heart rhythm, and sudden cardiac death. An element of Dr. Laksman’s work involves using a stem cell model and growing heart cells in a dish. In doing so, Dr. Laksman’s laboratory can model an individual patient’s specific disease, apply medicines to it, and study the cause of the disease and the effect of treatment.

Dr. Zachary Laksman , Cardiologist, Vancouver BC Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Zachary Laksman , Cardiologist, Vancouver BC is in good standing with the   Canadian Cardiovascular Association and the Canadian Medical Association

Key Words: Atrial Fibrillation, Cholesterol, COPD & Heart Failure, Coronary Microvascular Disease, Brugada Syndrome, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and the Heart Benefits of Bell Peppers, What is a ICD, PCI -Corornary Angioplasty

Dr. Zachary Laksman , Cardiologist, Vancouver BC

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A local cardiologist can also work with your other healthcare providers, from your local registered dietitian to your local Pilates instructor.Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia, that can increase your risk of heart failure, stroke, blood clots and other heart conditions. A normal heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat, but if you have atrial fibrillation, the atria (upper chambers) beat out of sync with the ventricles (lower chambers).

During a coronary angioplasty, a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into an artery, typically in the groin or wrist, and guided to the blocked or narrowed coronary artery. The catheter is equipped with a deflated balloon at its tip. Once the catheter reaches the target area, the balloon is inflated, which compresses the plaque against the artery walls and widens the artery, restoring blood flow.

In many cases, the angioplasty procedure is followed by the placement of a stent. A stent is a small, mesh-like metal tube that is inserted into the artery  of the heart after the balloon is inflated. The stent helps to keep the artery open and prevents it from re-narrowing. There are two main types of stents: bare-metal stents and drug-eluting stents. Drug-eluting stents are coated with medications that help reduce the risk of the artery re-narrowing.

Coronary angioplasty is typically performed under local anesthesia, and the patient is awake during the procedure. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure and has become a common treatment option for coronary artery disease. It can relieve symptoms such as chest pain (angina) and improve blood flow to the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and other complications associated with CAD. The Canadain Medical Association

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