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Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH is a general practitioner in New Haven, CT specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, Waterbury HEALTH and 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.
Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH 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), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
According to our sources, Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Britton Conroy Keeshan, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,558
Melody $4,558 |
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$3,987
Harmony $2,437 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $91 |
$1,459 |
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$3,192
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $2,413 |
GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $568 |
C3 Delivery System $210 |
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$1,667
AMPLATZER $1,179 |
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $220 |
AMPLATZER Vascular Plug and Accs $141 |
Piccolo Xpress $128 |
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$321
Penumbra Ruby Coil $321 |
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$657
ONO RETRIEVAL DEVICE $185 |
General - Structural Heart $169 |
GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS $79 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $65 |
$159 |
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Dr. Britton Keeshan specializes in general practice and pediatric cardiology. In his practice, Dr. Keeshan focuses on heart problems and heart surgery. He is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Waterbury HEALTH. Dr. Keeshan graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Keeshan's medical residency was performed at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California. Yale New Haven Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in GREENWICH, CT.
