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Dr. Amy S. Lay, MD is an intensivist in Northbrook, IL specializing in critical care (intensive care medicine) and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Amy S. Lay, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, IL 60614
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
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. Amy S. Lay, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)<::marker docspotcdpnodeid="257803"> and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2004)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)<::marker docspotcdpnodeid="257803">
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy S. Lay, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. |
$118
Brintellix $118 |
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Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
$58
ABILIFY MAINTENA $58 |
Food and Beverage | $176 |
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Dr. Amy S. Lay, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $415.
Dr. Amy Lay is a Chicago, IL physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. Her areas of expertise include fetal echocardiography. Dr. Lay attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Lay completed a residency program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine.