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Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
100 Medical Plaza Suite 630 East
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 730
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Orange, CA 92868
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Orange, CA 92868
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Los Angeles, CA 90095
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. Glen Van Arsdell, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1986)
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, Centivo, UFCM Health System, L.A. Care, Insurance Plan and Health Net of California.
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Dr. Glen Van Arsdell sees patients in Los Angeles, CA and Orange, CA. His medical specialties are cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. In his practice, Dr. Van Arsdell focuses on heart transplant and congenital heart disease. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital of Orange County, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. He accepts Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to UCLA Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Van Arsdell's residency was performed at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Van Arsdell has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; Super Doctors Southern California; and Super doctors, Southern California.
