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Dr. Nhue Lap Do, MD is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Nhue Lap Do, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232
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. Nhue Lap Do, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2006)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2008)
Board Certification: Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2022)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nhue Lap Do, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation |
$1,721
Pericardial Heart Valves $1,153 |
Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $552 |
Other Tissue Valves $16 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$1,357
HeartWare HVAD $1,357 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$136
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $136 |
Travel and Lodging | $2,499 |
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Food and Beverage | $532 |
Education | $183 |
Dr. Nhue Do's specialty is pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Do include heart transplant, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and congenital heart disease. Dr. Do attended medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He trained at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for residency. In addition to English, he speaks Chinese. He is professionally affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.