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Dr. Katharine T. Levinson, MD is a pediatrician in PHILADELPHIA, PA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Katharine T. Levinson, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cooper University Health Care, Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Jefferson Health, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.
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. Katharine T. Levinson, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed residency at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Katharine Levinson's medical specialty is pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include heart problems. Dr. Levinson's professional affiliations include Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Jefferson Health, and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has a closed panel according to Jefferson Health. Dr. Levinson graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Her residency was performed at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. She has received the following distinction: South Jersey Magazine's Top Physicians in Pediatric Cardiology.
