Conditions Treated
Your heart beats 100,000 times per day, pumping 1.5 gallons of blood per minute. It needs to be in good working order for you to enjoy a long, healthy life. Unfortunately, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Heart disease doesn’t just claim lives. Many people living with cardiovascular conditions suffer from reduced quality of life. At Capital Cardiovascular Specialists, Dr. Shawn Howell provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of conditions aimed at improving cardiovascular health so patients enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Dr. Howell commonly treats cardiac and vascular conditions including:
Heart Disease
- Angina
- Atrial fibrillation
- Coronary artery disease
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension and pulmonary hypertension
- Heart attack
- Valvular heart disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Venous Disease
- Spider veins
- Varicose veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency
Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic methods, Dr. Howell is able to quickly identify heart, arterial, and venous diseases and develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. She has successfully treated many patients using diet and lifestyle changes along with medications and, when necessary, surgery.
Dr. Howell achieves optimum patient outcomes through her friendly, educational approach to treatment. This unique approach ensures patients understand their condition and are willing to comply with her recommendations.
Has your doctor recommended you see a cardiovascular specialist for your heart condition? Call (202) 466-3000 or request an appointment online with board-certified interventional cardiologist Dr. Howell today. We offer convenient locations in Clinton, MD and Washington, DC.