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Dr. Abbas Haider Zaidi, MD is a cardiologist in Wilmington, DE specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Abbas Haider Zaidi, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Abbas Haider Zaidi, MD graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Abbas Haider Zaidi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Centene, Aetna Medicare, First Health, Celtic Transplant Network for Ambetter, Emerging Therapies Transplant and Six Degrees Health-Lucent.
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Dr. Abbas Zaidi's areas of specialization are pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include heart problems. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Coventry, and First Health. Dr. Zaidi's education and training includes medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. He is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. Jefferson Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Wilmington, DE.
