Dr. Florentino Lupercio Lopez, MD

Dr. Florentino Lupercio Lopez, MD is a Cardiology specialist dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Cardiovascular care at his clinic in Ormond Beach, FL. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). As a partner in preventive health featured on weprevent.org, Dr. Lopez understands that 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.

Dr. Florentino Lupercio Lopez, MD is a cardiologist in Ormond Beach, FL. Dr. Lupercio Lopez has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Daytona Beach and AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. He is not accepting new patients, but you can call (386) 236-6854 to inquire about waitlists or future openings. Dr. Lopez is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His approach to care emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. Dr. Florentino Lopez provides consultations primarily in English.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Florentino Lopez 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. Florentino Lopez 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. Florentino Lopez 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:

• Atrial Flutter: Managing atrial flutter effectively through medication or other treatments helps lower your risk of blood clots and subsequent strokes, protecting your long-term heart health.
• Hypertensive Heart with Failure: Developing heart failure due to high blood pressure underscores the long-term consequences of uncontrolled hypertension; adopting healthy lifestyle changes and medical management can help avoid this serious outcome.
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension): Don't underestimate the link between your lungs and your heart: proactive care for chronic pulmonary diseases is key to preventing cardiovascular issues.
• Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Early detection of mitral valve regurgitation is crucial for preventing its progression and reducing your risk of heart failure and stroke.
• Hypertensive Heart Disease: High blood pressure, if left unmanaged, can weaken your heart muscle, leading to hypertensive heart disease; regular checkups and lifestyle changes are key to prevention.
• Heart Attack (NSTEMI): Early identification and treatment of an NSTEMI, a heart attack with reduced blood flow, is vital to minimize damage to the heart and lessen the risk of future cardiovascular events.
• Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease: Rheumatic tricuspid disease, a complication of untreated strep throat, affects the heart's tricuspid valve, highlighting the importance of prompt strep treatment to prevent long-term heart damage.
• Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis: Rheumatic mitral stenosis, a condition affecting the heart's mitral valve, underscores the value of preventive care in managing potential complications from untreated infections.
• Chronic Congestive Heart Failure: By taking steps to manage conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing chronic congestive heart failure.
• Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz: Mobitz type 2 heart block is a rhythm problem where your heart's electrical signals don't always reach the lower chambers efficiently, highlighting the importance of regular heart check-ups to catch and manage this condition before it causes serious complications.
• Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis: Nonrheumatic mitral stenosis, a condition affecting the mitral valve, highlights the importance of proactive heart health management to avoid severe complications like shortness of breath and fatigue.
• Atrial Fibrillation: Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that increases your risk of stroke, so early detection and treatment are crucial for prevention.

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. Florentino Lopez offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator: To help maintain a healthy heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac arrest, a small wire may be placed in your heart's main pumping chamber to monitor and regulate its electrical activity.
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Cardiac myocardial perfusion imaging is a non-invasive scan that helps doctors assess how well blood flows to your heart muscle, allowing for early detection of potential heart problems and preventing future heart attacks or strokes.
• Electrophysiological Study: An electrophysiological study is a test that helps doctors understand your heart's electrical activity to detect problems that could lead to irregular heartbeats or sudden cardiac arrest, allowing for early intervention and prevention of serious events.
• Tilt_Testing: As a preventative measure, tilt table testing can assess your risk of syncope (fainting), which could be linked to underlying heart problems.
• 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.
• Thrombolysis: To prevent devastating consequences of a blocked artery, thrombolysis uses medication to break up blood clots responsible for heart attacks and strokes, restoring blood flow to vital organs.
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization: By assessing the blood vessels in your legs and feet, a peripheral artery catheterization helps identify circulation issues early on, preventing severe health problems and promoting proactive heart health management.
• 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.
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography): Cardiac catheterization allows doctors to accurately assess the health of your coronary arteries, helping prevent future heart attacks and strokes by enabling early detection of blockages and enabling appropriate treatment.
• Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias: Cardiac ablation is a procedure that can help prevent dangerous heart rhythms by correcting abnormal electrical signals in your heart.
• Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist: As a proactive measure to prevent heart disease, a cardiac catheterization with robotic assist allows doctors to assess the health of your heart's arteries and identify areas of narrowing or blockage, preventing serious complications.
• Cardioversion: Protecting your heart health starts with cardioversion, a procedure that corrects abnormal heart rhythms, reducing your risk of serious complications.

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. Florentino Lopez 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 atrial flutter with medication, a patient significantly reduced their risk of blood clots and strokes, gaining peace of mind about their long-term heart health.
• By proactively managing blood pressure and adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, a patient significantly reduced their risk of developing hypertensive heart failure, gaining peace of mind and a healthier future.

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. Florentino Lopez:

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 that require specialized management.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Florentino Lopez?

Your first visit with Dr. Lopez will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. We will review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and obtain an EKG. We'll also discuss lifestyle factors and risk factors to create 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. Know and manage your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, avoid smoking, maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity, and eat a heart-healthy diet. These steps empower you to significantly reduce your risk of a heart attack.

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.

How is Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) related to heart disease?

Peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.) is caused by the same buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) that leads to coronary artery disease, but it affects the arteries in your legs and feet. Having P.A.D. is a significant warning sign, as it indicates a substantially increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and is it dangerous?

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of irregular and often rapid heartbeat. While the irregular rhythm itself is not usually life-threatening, it significantly increases the risk of stroke. Dr. Florentino Lopez is an expert in managing AFib with medications and procedures to control the rhythm and prevent strokes.

What is the difference between 'good' (HDL) and 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol?

Good" (HDL) cholesterol is helpful, carrying "bad" (LDL) cholesterol away from the arteries. "Bad" cholesterol, or LDL, is lousy because it builds up plaque, potentially blocking blood flow. Dr. Florentino Lopez helps manage both to prevent heart disease.

What is an echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram, or "echo," is a safe and painless ultrasound of the heart. It uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart, allowing Dr. Florentino Lopez to assess the strength of the heart muscle, check the function of the heart valves, and detect structural problems.

1240 W Granada Blvd Fl 2
Ormond Beach FL 32174
Phone: (386) 236-6854

Dr. Florentino Lupercio Lopez, 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): 1871901793

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. Florentino Lopez 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.