Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany, MD

Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany, MD is a Cardiology specialist practicing at his clinic in Coral Springs, FL, dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Cardiovascular care. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Your cardiologist is your primary partner in preventing heart disease and stroke, collaborating with you to create a long-term health plan, coordinate essential screenings, and manage cardiovascular risk factors for a lifetime of wellness. He serves all ages, focusing on proactive health and risk reduction, and is currently welcoming new patients to begin their proactive health journey. Call (954) 953-6983 to schedule.

Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany, MD is a cardiologist in Coral Springs, FL, affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. El-Shalakany completed rigorous medical training at recognized institutions, including residency training in Cardiology at Kobri-El-Koba Medical Academy Hospital, and National Heart Institute, and Tx, and University Of Texas - Houston. He further specialized through fellowship training at Baylor College Of Medicine Program, Iowa Heart Institute, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and King Fahad Military Hospital. His board certifications include Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Interventional Cardiology, all from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El-Shalakany's approach to care is rooted in collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. He is fluent in Arabic and also offers consultations in Spanish.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Third Degree Heart Block: Managing cardiovascular risk factors is paramount in preventing the progression of conditions such as third-degree heart block, a severe heart rhythm disorder that disrupts the heart's normal electrical pathways, reducing the chance of severe events.
• Hypertension: Managing hypertension effectively through medication and lifestyle modifications can prevent serious health complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure.
• Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease: Having both high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease significantly raises your chances of developing heart problems; regular checkups and lifestyle changes can help manage this risk.
• Supraventricular Tachycardia: Supraventricular tachycardia is a heart rhythm disorder that can be managed effectively to lower your risk of stroke and other cardiovascular issues, highlighting the importance of proactive heart health.
• Heart Disease: Managing heart disease effectively involves understanding your risk factors, making positive lifestyle choices, and collaborating with your healthcare provider to control conditions and avoid future heart problems.
• Heart Attack (NSTEMI): Understanding your risk for an NSTEMI, a less severe type of heart attack, is crucial for proactive prevention through lifestyle changes and medical management to protect your heart health.
• Sinus Tachycardia: Managing sinus tachycardia effectively through lifestyle adjustments and medical supervision can significantly reduce your risk of developing more serious cardiovascular issues.
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Managing coronary artery disease effectively through healthy habits and prescribed treatments helps prevent further artery blockage, reducing the likelihood of future cardiovascular events.
• Heart Attack (STEMI): A STEMI, a life-threatening heart attack, underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to restore blood flow to the heart, improving survival rates and reducing complications.
• Pericardial Disease: Pericardial disease involves inflammation or infection of the sac surrounding your heart, and early detection through regular checkups can help prevent serious complications.
• Subacute Endocarditis: Subacute endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart valves that develops slowly, highlighting the importance of regular dental checkups and prompt treatment of infections to prevent it.
• Coarctation of the Aorta: Preventing serious complications later in life, such as heart failure or stroke, depends on early diagnosis and management of coarctation of the aorta, a condition causing a narrowing of the aorta.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• HeartAware Online Risk Screening: Don't wait for symptoms; use HeartAware's online screening to detect potential heart issues early, giving you a head start on prevention and treatment.
• Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac imaging offers a comprehensive view of your cardiovascular system, providing crucial information to identify silent conditions like coronary artery disease or heart valve problems, facilitating preventive measures and improving your long-term heart health.
• Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Protecting your future, tricuspid valve surgery is a procedure that can address issues with the tricuspid valve, preventing further damage and improving quality of life.
• Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography: This non-invasive screening, combining vascular duplex ultrasound and plethysmography, gives your doctor valuable information about the condition of your blood vessels, allowing for timely intervention and prevention of serious cardiovascular events.
• Nuclear Stress Testing: As part of your heart health journey, a nuclear stress test provides a detailed look at your heart's function during exercise, helping to detect potential problems and prevent serious events like strokes.
• Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test: Gain valuable insights into your cardiovascular health with a diagnostic test, which helps identify risk factors and guide personalized strategies to prevent heart issues.
• Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator: This procedure places a lead on the surface of your heart to work with a pacemaker or defibrillator, helping to regulate your heart rhythm and prevent irregular heartbeats that can lead to stroke or heart failure.
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography): As a proactive step in managing your heart health, a cardiac catheterization provides detailed images of your heart's blood vessels, helping detect and treat issues that could lead to heart attack or stroke.
• Mitral Valve Surgery: For optimal heart health, mitral valve surgery may be necessary to repair or replace a damaged valve, preventing serious heart complications.
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): To keep your heart healthy, PCI can be used to clear blockages in your coronary arteries, helping prevent future cardiovascular events.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG): Don't wait for symptoms; proactively assess your heart health with an EKG, a simple test that can detect underlying issues and help prevent serious cardiovascular events.
• Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation: An automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a proactive step to protect your heart by detecting and correcting dangerously irregular heartbeats that could cause sudden cardiac arrest.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Cardiology in Florida.

Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• By proactively managing cardiovascular risk factors through lifestyle changes and regular check-ups, a patient significantly reduced the likelihood of developing a severe heart rhythm disorder like third-degree heart block, ensuring a healthier future.
• By consistently following a personalized plan of medication and lifestyle changes, a patient significantly lowered their blood pressure and reduced their risk of serious health issues, gaining a renewed sense of well-being and peace of mind.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Cardiovascular care with Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany:

What is a Cardiologist, and when should I see one?

A cardiologist is a medical expert specializing in the heart and blood vessels. You should see a cardiologist if you experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, have a family history of heart disease, or have risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol requiring expert management.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany?

Your first visit with Dr. El-Shalakany will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment, including a detailed medical history, physical exam, EKG, and discussion of lifestyle and risk factors. This is the first step in creating a personalized heart health plan for you.

What are the most important things I can do to prevent a heart attack?

Taking control of your cardiovascular health is achievable. Knowing and managing your blood pressure and cholesterol, not smoking, regular physical activity, and a heart-healthy diet are key preventive actions. These steps empower you to significantly reduce your risk of a heart attack.

What is heart failure?

Heart failure means the heart isn't pumping blood as efficiently as it should, not that it has stopped working. It's a chronic condition, but manageable. Dr. El-Shalakany uses medications and lifestyle changes to improve heart function and reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling.

What is a pacemaker, and who needs one?

A pacemaker is a small electronic device implanted under the skin to help regulate a slow or irregular heartbeat. It's needed when the heart's natural electrical system isn't working correctly, ensuring the heart beats at a proper, steady rate.

What is a heart murmur?

A heart murmur is an extra sound heard when listening to the heart. Many murmurs are innocent and harmless; Dr. El-Shalakany is skilled at determining the cause, often using an echocardiogram to see if it relates to a heart valve problem needing monitoring or treatment.

What is a calcium score screening?

A calcium score is a special CT scan of the heart that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It's a powerful preventive tool to help Dr. El-Shalakany better understand your future risk of a heart attack and guide the intensity of your prevention strategy.

What is a stent, and how is it placed?

A stent is a tiny, wire-mesh tube that acts as a scaffold to prop open a blocked artery. It's placed during a minimally invasive procedure called an angioplasty, where a catheter is guided through a blood vessel in the wrist or groin up to the heart.

2855 N University Dr Ste 420
Coral Springs FL 33065
Phone: (954) 953-6983

Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1902808298

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Cardiology like Dr. Ashraf El-Shalakany are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your cardiology about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.