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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. Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
100 Medical Plaza Suite 630 East
Los Angeles, CA 90095
100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 730
Los Angeles, CA 90024
100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 730
Los Angeles, CA 90095
1201 La Veta Avenue 1201 West La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
505 South Main Street Suite 600
Orange, CA 92868
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. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Glen Van Arsdell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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 is a cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA and Orange, CA. Dr. Van Arsdell's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital of Orange County, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Loma Linda University Medical Center for residency. He most likely takes United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Orange, CA according to Providence Medical Foundation.
