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Dr. Malcolm Macdonald, MD is a general practitioner in Madera, CA specializing in general practice, pediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Malcolm Macdonald, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and Valley Children's Healthcare.
9300 VALLEY CHILDRENS PLACE
Madera, CA 93636
300 Pasteur Drive Falk Cvrb Uln Mc5407
Palo Alto, CA 94305
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. Malcolm Macdonald, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (1999)
Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Malcolm Macdonald, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc. |
$1,949
ECM Patch $1,949 |
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Aziyo Biologics, Inc. |
$383
ECM Patch $234 |
ECM $149 |
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$147
Structural Heart $147 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$120
Mitra Clip system $120 |
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Haemonetics Corporation |
$114
TEG $114 |
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Other |
$76
SynerGraft $76 |
Food and Beverage | $1,580 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,208 |
Dr. Malcolm Macdonald, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $19,790.
Dr. Malcolm Macdonald's areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric cardiology; he sees patients in Madera, CA, Palo Alto, CA, and Stanford, CA. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart problems and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Valley Children's Healthcare and Stanford Children's Health. Dr. Macdonald obtained his medical school training at Emory University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a hospital affiliated with Emory University.