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Dr. Nina Conn, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Newton, MA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Nina Conn, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Brigham and Women's/mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough 20 & 22 Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA 02035
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. Nina Conn, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Nina Conn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, Unicare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Maine Community Health Options, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Nina Conn is a specialist in pediatric cardiology. She works in Boston, MA, Newton, MA, and Foxborough, MA. She has indicated that her clinical interests include congenital heart disease. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Conn obtained her medical school training at Tufts University School of Medicine and performed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. According to Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Conn is currently accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.