About Dr. Luc Oke, MD
LUC OKE, MD, PhD, FACC is a board-certified Silver Spring cardiologist providing care to patients at Heart Consultants, LLC.
Hospital Affiliations
Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring, MD)
Providence Hospital (Washington, DC)
Howard Hospital (Washington, DC)
Memberships
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Association of Black Cardiologists
Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of National Medical Association
Heart Rhythm Society and American Society of Echocardiography
Hospital Affiliations
Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring, MD)
Providence Hospital (Washington, DC)
Howard Hospital (Washington, DC)
Memberships
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Association of Black Cardiologists
Scientific Reviewer for the Journal of National Medical Association
Heart Rhythm Society and American Society of Echocardiography
Patient Education Resources
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...