Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO is a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO treated as a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO treated as a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO treated as a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 12 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO treated as a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO treated as a pediatric cardiologist in MILWAUKEE, WI were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO.
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Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics Internal Medicine Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)
Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2003)
Board Certification: Pediatrics Internal Medicine Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,435
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$675
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $675 |
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Dr. Edward C. Kirkpatrick, DO has received 15 research payments totaling $22,457.
Dr. Edward Kirkpatrick is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. He is a graduate of Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Kirkpatrick trained at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kirkpatrick include heart problems. He has received the following distinctions: Best Docs and M Magazine. His professional affiliations include Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, and Children’s Wisconsin. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kirkpatrick is currently accepting new patients at his office in New Berlin, WI.
