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Jay Patel, MD

Specialty in Cardiology

Dr. Patel is a cardiology fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. He received his undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was a student in the Guaranteed Pre-Professional Admissions Program. After graduating summa cum laude with 2 degrees in 3 years, he matriculated to medical school at the University of Illinois. He completed his education in 2016. He did his residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University and then moved to LA with his wife (and co-resident) to continue his training. While he loves almost every aspect of cardiology, he is most passionate about preventive cardiology in people of South Asian ancestry.

Practice names

UCLA Health Cardiology Fellow

Education and training

2019 - Present - UCLA Cardiology Fellowship

2016 - 2019 - Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency

2012 - 2016 - University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

2009 - 2012 - BA & BS (BA in Psychology, BS in Mathematics), University of Illinois at Chicago

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Articles from Jay Patel, MD

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Prevent Heart Disease

You can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease by staying on top of your risk factors, like being overweight and high cholesterol.

Heart Disease: Getting Diagnosed and Treated

Valvular Heart Disease is a diagnosis for a problem with any of the four heart valves. Usually the disease affects the valves on the left side of the heart. There is no cure. But certain lifestyle changes and medication can help you live a longer, fuller life. When symptoms become too serious, surgery to repair valves may be necessary.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Find out how to monitor and treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Aortic Stenosis: Causes & Treatments

Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve stiffens and narrows. This can disrupt blood flow and cause dizziness or chest pain. There are usually no symptoms at first. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.

Arrhythmias are irregularities in the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They are caused by changes in the electrical signals that make the heart beat normally. Different types of arrhythmias have different treatments—and there are ways to lower your risk of having one in the first place.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common problem that doesn’t always cause symptoms. Here’s what to know about hypertension risk factors and complications and how it’s treated.

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are sensations in your chest caused by a racing, slow, or erratic heartbeat. They’re often nothing to worry about, but they can also be a sign of serious medical conditions such as heart problems. Here’s how to tell the difference.

4 Reasons Your Heartbeat is Racing

A racing heartbeat is a natural response to stress, but if you get it often or it lingers, it may be a sign of a serious health problem.

Causes of a Slow Heart Rate

Some people normally have a slow heart rate, especially young adults and physically fit people. But a slow heart rate along with symptoms such as dizziness and sweating may be a sign of a serious condition.

Prevent Heart Disease

You can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease by staying on top of your risk factors, like being overweight and high cholesterol.

Heart Disease: Getting Diagnosed and Treated

Valvular Heart Disease is a diagnosis for a problem with any of the four heart valves. Usually the disease affects the valves on the left side of the heart. There is no cure. But certain lifestyle changes and medication can help you live a longer, fuller life. When symptoms become too serious, surgery to repair valves may be necessary.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Find out how to monitor and treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Aortic Stenosis: Causes & Treatments

Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve stiffens and narrows. This can disrupt blood flow and cause dizziness or chest pain. There are usually no symptoms at first. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.

Arrhythmias are irregularities in the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They are caused by changes in the electrical signals that make the heart beat normally. Different types of arrhythmias have different treatments—and there are ways to lower your risk of having one in the first place.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common problem that doesn’t always cause symptoms. Here’s what to know about hypertension risk factors and complications and how it’s treated.

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are sensations in your chest caused by a racing, slow, or erratic heartbeat. They’re often nothing to worry about, but they can also be a sign of serious medical conditions such as heart problems. Here’s how to tell the difference.

4 Reasons Your Heartbeat is Racing

A racing heartbeat is a natural response to stress, but if you get it often or it lingers, it may be a sign of a serious health problem.

Causes of a Slow Heart Rate

Some people normally have a slow heart rate, especially young adults and physically fit people. But a slow heart rate along with symptoms such as dizziness and sweating may be a sign of a serious condition.

Prevent Heart Disease

You can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease by staying on top of your risk factors, like being overweight and high cholesterol.

Heart Disease: Getting Diagnosed and Treated

Valvular Heart Disease is a diagnosis for a problem with any of the four heart valves. Usually the disease affects the valves on the left side of the heart. There is no cure. But certain lifestyle changes and medication can help you live a longer, fuller life. When symptoms become too serious, surgery to repair valves may be necessary.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Find out how to monitor and treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Aortic Stenosis: Causes & Treatments

Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve stiffens and narrows. This can disrupt blood flow and cause dizziness or chest pain. There are usually no symptoms at first. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.

Arrhythmias are irregularities in the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They are caused by changes in the electrical signals that make the heart beat normally. Different types of arrhythmias have different treatments—and there are ways to lower your risk of having one in the first place.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common problem that doesn’t always cause symptoms. Here’s what to know about hypertension risk factors and complications and how it’s treated.

Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are sensations in your chest caused by a racing, slow, or erratic heartbeat. They’re often nothing to worry about, but they can also be a sign of serious medical conditions such as heart problems. Here’s how to tell the difference.

4 Reasons Your Heartbeat is Racing

A racing heartbeat is a natural response to stress, but if you get it often or it lingers, it may be a sign of a serious health problem.

Causes of a Slow Heart Rate

Some people normally have a slow heart rate, especially young adults and physically fit people. But a slow heart rate along with symptoms such as dizziness and sweating may be a sign of a serious condition.

Publication Highlights

Validity of Performance and Outcome Measures for Heart Failure

Trends in Readmission and Mortality Rates Following Heart Failure Hospitalization in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System From 2007 to 2017