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Dr. Elizabeth Vickers Saarel, MD is a pediatrician in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Vickers Saarel, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Health System and ST LUKES CLINIC-TREASURE VALLEY LLC.
100 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
520 S Eagle Road Suite 2204
Meridian, ID 83642
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. Elizabeth Vickers Saarel, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Congenital Heart Disease Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Congenital Heart Disease and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: UH Case Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Congenital Heart Disease Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Licensed In: Idaho
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth Vickers Saarel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$2,934
Electrophysiology $2,902 |
CRM $33 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$427
Tachy System $427 |
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Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$400
Sotylize $400 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$258
Amplia MRI $114 |
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $76 |
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $39 |
Pacemakers $28 |
Abbott Laboratories |
$157
EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System $157 |
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Other |
$138
Impella $125 |
Kovaltry $13 |
Travel and Lodging | $2,576 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,338 |
Honoraria | $400 |
Dr. Elizabeth Saarel specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Saarel include heart problems. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at UH Case Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.