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Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP is a nurse in Ypsilanti, MI specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and geriatrics (elderly care). Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP is affiliated with Trinity Health.
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.
She is certified by the Board Certification: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and has a state license in Michigan.
Board Certification: Board Certification: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Licensed In: Michigan
Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare Advantage, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Humana, Cofinity, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Priority Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, McLaren Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Meridian Health Plan, Community Care, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Medicare Michigan, BCN of Michigan HMO, Physicians Health Plan (PHP), HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial, Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS, Cofinity (Network), Trinity Health, Railroad Medicare Michigan, Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS, Community Care Associates, BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO, Medicare (Traditional), Aetna Better Health of Michigan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP accepts the following insurance providers:
Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 31 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Ashleigh Marie Kleefisch, CNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Ypsilanti, MI.
Ms. Ashleigh Kleefisch is a specialist in cardiology (heart disease) and geriatrics (elderly care). Her clinical interests encompass heart problems and elder care. Ms. Kleefisch is affiliated with Trinity Health. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She appears to be in-network for McLaren Health Plan, Cofinity, Blue California, and more. Her practice in Ypsilanti, MI is open to new patients as reported by Trinity Health.
