Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD is a general practitioner in New Haven, CT specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine, Yale New Haven Children s Hospital.
Yale Medicine, Yale New Haven Children s Hospital
Yale Medicine, Yale New Haven Children s 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.
The top procedures that Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD treated as a general practitioner in New Haven, CT during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD treated as a general practitioner in New Haven, CT were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
According to our sources, Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan H. Friedman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$551
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Dr. Alan Friedman is a general practice and pediatric cardiology specialist in New Haven, CT, New London, CT, and Guilford, CT. His clinical interests include atrial septal defect, electrocardiogram (EKG), and syncope (fainting). He usually is in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Friedman trained at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago for his residency. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. Yale New Haven Health reports that Dr. Friedman is accepting new patients at his office in New London, CT.
