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Dr. Dana Ross Janssen, MD, BA is a pediatrician in Nashville, TN specializing in general pediatrics, general practice, pediatric cardiology and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Dana Ross Janssen, MD, BA is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute.
2200 Children's Way 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
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Columbus, OH 37232
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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. Dana Ross Janssen, MD, BA graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics, Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1996)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2000)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics, Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dana Ross Janssen, MD, BA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$8,990
Hemangeol $8,990 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$3,262
Melody $3,239 |
CoreValve Evolut $23 |
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TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION |
$873
INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $854 |
AZUR $19 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$585
Harmony $585 |
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
$446
Artis icono $446 |
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Other |
$996
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $308 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $229 |
$459 |
Travel and Lodging | $12,186 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,966 |
Dr. Dana Ross Janssen, MD, BA has received 1 research payments totaling $1,500.
Dr. Dana Janssen's areas of specialization are general practice, pediatric cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Janssen include heart problems and cardiac catheterization. He is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Janssen attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.