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Dr. Christopher Sabine Douglas Almond, MD, MPH is a pediatric cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology and general practice. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Sabine Douglas Almond, MD, MPH is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health.
750 WELCH ROAD SUITE 305
Palo Alto, CA 94304
725 Welch Road Suite 120
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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. Christopher Sabine Douglas Almond, MD, MPH graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (1999)
Residency: Boston Medical Center (2002)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Sabine Douglas Almond, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$4,044
CentriMag $1,346 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $1,243 |
Thoratec n CentriMag n PediMag $869 |
CardioMEMS HF System $399 |
HeartMate $102 |
Other $84 |
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Syncardia Systems, LLC |
$2,000
The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart $2,000 |
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HeartWare, Inc. |
$1,650
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $1,495 |
HeartWare HVAD $155 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$616
ELIQUIS $616 |
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Thoratec Corporation |
$118
MCS Multiple Products General $118 |
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Other |
$212
HeartWare HVAD $111 |
Aquadex $101 |
Travel and Lodging | $3,669 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,971 |
Honoraria | $2,000 |
Dr. Christopher Sabine Douglas Almond, MD, MPH has received 25 research payments totaling $61,844.
Dr. Christopher Almond is a Palo Alto, CA physician who specializes in general practice and pediatric cardiology. His areas of expertise include heart transplant and cardiomyopathy. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Boston Medical Center and Children's Hospital Boston. Dr. Almond is professionally affiliated with Stanford Children's Health.