Dr. William D. Knopf, MD

Bio

With 25 years of high volume angioplasty and cardiac catheterization procedures, Dr. Knopf is one of the most experienced interventional cardiologists in the South. He is also a nationally recognized thought leader in interventional cardiology. He is currently in practice with the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians group at the Piedmont Hospital and Hammond Drive locations.

Specialties:

interventional cardiology
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Affiliation:

Interventional Cardiology, Chief Operating Officer, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Piedmont Heart Institute

Location:

Atlanta, GA
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Group Memberships:

Piedmont Heart Institute

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New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds

SATURDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The new anti-clotting drug apixaban (Eliquis) appears to help prevent potentially fatal blood clots in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a new Italian study finds.

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William D. Knopf, MD of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

What causes dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

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On Oct 02
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Am I at risk for cardiovascular disease?

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On Oct 01
William D. Knopf, MD of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

How is hormone replacement therapy used for lowering cholesterol?

The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in postmenopausal women, whether the menopause... Full Post

On Oct 01
William D. Knopf, MD of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

How is hormone replacement therapy used for lowering cholesterol?

The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased in postmenopausal women, whether the menopause... Full Post

On Oct 01
William D. Knopf, MD of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

Should I talk to my doctor about different dosing?

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On Sep 21
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What tests might I have to determine if I have angina?

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William D. Knopf, MD of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

What specialist deals with your heart?

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On Aug 28
Sharecare News posted a story about Interventional Cardiology:

Newer Drug-Releasing Stent Cuts Chances of Cardiac Events: Study

TUESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- A newer generation, drug-releasing stent led to fewer adverse cardiac events, such as heart-related death or heart attack linked to the same artery, than bare metal stents did among heart attack patients, a new study shows.

Stents are tiny mesh tubes ...Full Article
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