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Dr. David Mark Drossner, MD is a pediatrician in Port Saint Lucie, FL specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. David Mark Drossner, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Jupiter Medical Center and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
1631 Nw St Lucie West Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
1803 South 25 Street #5
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
2151 Alternate A1a South Suite 400
Jupiter, FL 33458
3100 Sw 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
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. David Mark Drossner, MD graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Georgia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Mark Drossner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$41
UPTRAVI $15 |
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $15 |
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$24
Kanuma $24 |
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CHF Solutions, Inc |
$18
Aquadex $18 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$17
$17 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$15
Azure $15 |
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Other |
$26
SUPPRELIN LA $14 |
GARDASIL9 $13 |
Food and Beverage | $141 |
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Dr. David Drossner is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Drossner attended Florida State University College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Drossner's areas of expertise include heart problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cleveland Clinic, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and Jupiter Medical Center.