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Dr. Michael Edward Mitchell, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Milwaukee, WI specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Michael Edward Mitchell, MD is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee.
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. Michael Edward Mitchell, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1995. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1995)
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2001)
Board Certification: Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Edward Mitchell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,514
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$149
Epic Stented Tissue Valve $149 |
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$132
Impella $132 |
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$126
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $126 |
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$52
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $52 |
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$66
TECFIDERA $36 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $31 |
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Dr. Michael Mitchell is a cardiology (heart disease) and cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Milwaukee, WI and Marshfield, WI. Areas of expertise for Dr. Mitchell include venous stenosis, pulmonary atresia, and tetralogy of fallot. He attended Harvard Medical School and subsequently trained at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston for residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors; NIH/NHLBI R01 funding ($3.4M) National elected/appointed leadership and committee positions; and National Institutes of Health, Pediatric Mechanical Support Device Committee. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Mitchell's practice in is open to new patients as reported by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network.
