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Dr. Kara Sachie Motonaga, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Kara Sachie Motonaga, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health, Sutter Health, Valley Children's Healthcare and LPCH MEDICAL GROUP DIV OF LUCILE.
725 Welch Road Suite 120, Mc 5912
Palo Alto, CA 94304
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93636
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. Kara Sachie Motonaga, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2004. She completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in New Mexico.
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2004)
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: New Mexico
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara Sachie Motonaga, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$4,279
Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker $2,200 |
EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System $2,000 |
EnSite Velocity System Mapping D $62 |
Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $17 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$1,239
SelectSecure $856 |
Patient Management - Data Connectivity Solutions $145 |
Claria MRI $104 |
Evera $49 |
CareLink $45 |
Other $40 |
Boston Scientific Corporation |
$952
TACHY LEAD $952 |
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St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$231
Electrophysiology $130 |
Electrophysiology (EP) $101 |
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Biosense Webster, Inc. |
$114
Carto 3 System $114 |
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Other |
$116
Carnation Ambulatory Monitor $16 |
$100 |
Consulting Fee | $4,200 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,692 |
Food and Beverage | $938 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $100 |
Dr. Kara Motonaga practices pediatric cardiology in Palo Alto, CA and Madera, CA. Dr. Motonaga has indicated that her clinical interests include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), electrophysiological (EP) study, and congenital heart disease. She is professionally affiliated with Valley Children's Healthcare and Stanford Children's Health. After attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University for medical school, she completed her residency training at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.