Dr. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD is a legal medicine specialist in Woodburn, OR specializing in legal medicine and family medicine. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD is affiliated with Legacy Silverton Medical Center, Silverton Health and Legacy Health.
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1475 Mt Hood Avenue Suite 120
Woodburn, OR 97071
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. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Cascades East Family Practice, Klamath Falls, Oregon. She has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Residency: Cascades East Family Practice, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Licensed In: Oregon
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Dr. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Woodburn, OR.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julie Christine Broyhill, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Nevro Corp. |
$19
Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $19 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$14
ELIQUIS $14 |
Food and Beverage | $33 |
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Dr. Julie Broyhill is a physician who specializes in legal medicine and family medicine. She is rated highly by her patients. Her areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Broyhill graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Legacy Silverton Medical Center and Silverton Health. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Woodburn, OR.