Dr. Alicia Wang, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in HARTFORD, CT specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Alicia Wang, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Hartford Hospital, Waterbury HEALTH, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUP, INC.
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. Alicia Wang, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in HARTFORD, CT during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 11 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alicia Wang, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in HARTFORD, CT during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alicia Wang, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in HARTFORD, CT during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 12 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alicia Wang, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in HARTFORD, CT were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 12 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
Dr. Alicia Wang, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty and has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2004)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty (2010)
Licensed In: Connecticut
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alicia Wang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$113
Structural Heart $113 |
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$82
ELIQUIS $82 |
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Dr. Alicia Wang sees patients in Hartford, CT, Glastonbury, CT, and Westport, CT. Her medical specialty is pediatric cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Wang include heart problems. Dr. Wang's professional affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, and Hartford Hospital. She is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Wang's residency was performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her practice in Hartford, CT is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
