Dr. William David, MD is a Cardiology specialist practicing at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Center at Saxon in Deltona, FL. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Cardiovascular care, Dr. David's focus is on prevention. 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. He is currently welcoming new patients to begin their proactive health journey; please call (904) 850-7515 to schedule. At The Cardiovascular Center P.A., board-certified cardiologists and a highly qualified professional staff provide patients with superior service, from diagnosis to post-procedure recovery. Dr. David, an internationally trained cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology, has been practicing in Central Florida for over 25 years. He earned his medical degree from Italy's esteemed University of L'Aquila School of Medicine, completed an internship at the University of L'Aquila, and pursued residency training in Cardiology at LaGuardia Hospital, specializing in the comprehensive medical care of all ages, focusing on proactive health and risk reduction. He is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, and Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. David offers consultations in Italian.
A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. William David is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.
Dr. David acts as a trusted partner in preventive health, emphasizing comprehensive care. He collaborates closely with patients to design personalized long-term plans, coordinating essential screenings and proactively managing cardiovascular risk factors. This proactive approach ensures a lifetime of optimal heart health and wellness.
By working together, you and Dr. William David can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.
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A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. William David 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:
- Second Degree Heart Block: Having a second-degree heart block means your heart's electrical system isn't working perfectly, leading to irregular heartbeats; proactive monitoring and treatment can significantly reduce your risk of stroke and other heart problems.
- Sinus Bradycardia: Sinus bradycardia is a condition where your heart beats slower than normal; addressing this through early detection and appropriate treatment helps prevent potential health problems.
- Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of your arteries, is a serious condition that necessitates proactive lifestyle adjustments and medical supervision to avoid complications like heart attacks.
- Noninfective Endocarditis: Noninfective endocarditis, while not caused by infection, can damage your heart valves and lead to serious complications, highlighting the importance of regular heart check-ups and managing underlying conditions to prevent its development.
- Infective Endocarditis: Preventing complications from infective endocarditis requires diligent management of any underlying heart valve problems and prompt treatment of any infection to reduce the risk of heart damage.
- Septal Defect: A septal defect is a birth defect affecting the heart's structure; addressing it early reduces the risk of developing more serious cardiovascular conditions later in life.
- Sick Sinus Syndrome: Managing sick sinus syndrome, a condition affecting your heart's rhythm, is vital for preventing potentially life-threatening events through proactive healthcare and medication if needed.
- Acute Coronary Syndrome: Managing risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes significantly lowers your chances of experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome, a sudden heart problem requiring immediate care.
- Systolic Heart Failure: If you have systolic heart failure, working closely with your doctor to manage your condition helps slow its progression, reducing your risk of serious complications like hospitalization or stroke.
- Heart Valve Disorders: Preventing heart valve disease progression involves proactive lifestyle changes and medical management, significantly reducing the risk of future cardiac events.
- Coronary Vessel Malformation: Regular cardiovascular screenings are vital for detecting coronary vessel malformations early, enabling prompt treatment to mitigate future heart health issues.
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm: Preventing a coronary artery aneurysm from growing or rupturing involves proactive management of conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol to protect your heart's arteries.
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. William David offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:
- 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.
- 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.
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test: Invest in your well-being with a cardiovascular diagnostic test; this screening helps assess the health of your heart and blood vessels, enabling early detection and management of potential problems.
- Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist: To proactively safeguard your heart health, this advanced procedure uses robotic assistance for a precise examination of your heart's arteries, helping identify and address potential problems before they become serious.
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD): Protecting yourself from heart disease starts with a PAD screening, which checks for blockages in your leg arteries that could signal wider circulatory problems.
- Tilt_Testing: This test is a valuable tool in diagnosing neurocardiogenic syncope, a condition that can sometimes be related to heart health.
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation: To prevent sudden cardiac death, an ICD implant is a measure that continuously monitors your heart rhythm and delivers a shock if needed, safeguarding your life.
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography: To proactively safeguard your heart health, consider a vascular duplex ultrasound and plethysmography; this non-invasive scan helps identify blockages or other issues in your arteries and veins before they become major problems.
- Cardiac Ultrasound: Protect your heart by getting a cardiac ultrasound a non-invasive scan that provides detailed images of your heart's structure and function, aiding in the early diagnosis of heart conditions.
- 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.
- Cardioversion: Cardioversion is a life-saving procedure to treat dangerous irregular heartbeats that could lead to heart failure, stroke, or even sudden death.
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test: By taking a pharmacologic nuclear stress test, you're taking a proactive step towards preventing future cardiovascular events by identifying potential blockages or weaknesses in your heart's blood vessels.
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. William David 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 diligently following a proactive monitoring plan, a patient significantly reduced the risk of more serious heart problems associated with second-degree heart block, gaining peace of mind about their cardiovascular health.
- By consistently monitoring heart rate and following a personalized plan, a patient proactively managed sinus bradycardia, reducing the risk of potential complications and gaining 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.
- Primary Location:
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Center at Saxon
1565 Saxon Blvd Ste 201, Deltona, FL, 32725
Phone: (904) 850-7515
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910 Williston Park Pt Ste 2050, Lake Mary, FL, 32746
Phone: (904) 850-7520
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1565 Saxon Blvd Ste 203, Deltona, FL, 32725
Phone: (904) 850-7516
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- La Guardia Hospital (Residency Hospital)
- University of LAquila (Internship Hospital)
- University of LAquila (Medical School)
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (Cardiovascular Disease)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Cardiovascular care with Dr. William David:
- 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 needing expert management.
- What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. William David?
- Your first visit with Dr. David will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. We will review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, obtain an EKG, and discuss 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 involves managing blood pressure and cholesterol, quitting smoking, engaging in regular physical activity, and adopting a heart-healthy diet. These proactive steps empower you to significantly reduce your risk of a heart attack.
- What is the difference between 'good' (HDL) and 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol?
- LDL, or "lousy" cholesterol, builds up plaque in your arteries, potentially leading to blockages. HDL, or "healthy" cholesterol, helps remove LDL from the body. Dr. William David helps manage both to prevent heart disease.
- How do you treat high blood pressure (hypertension)?
- We aim to not only lower your blood pressure numbers but also prevent long-term damage to your heart, brain, and kidneys. This involves foundational lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise, and if needed, we'll add medication to safely reach a personalized target for your well-being.
- 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. William David to assess the strength of the heart muscle, check the function of the heart valves, and detect structural problems.
- 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. William David uses medications and lifestyle changes to improve heart function and reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling.
- 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 to the heart.
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Center at Saxon
1565 Saxon Blvd Ste 201
Deltona FL 32725
Phone: (904) 850-7515
Dr. William David, 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): 1851497242
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. William David 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.