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Dr. Nita Doshi, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Nita Doshi, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Mary Medical Center, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Hoag, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, AHMC Healthcare, Providence, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, CHOC Children's Specialists, Providence St. Jude Medical Center and Hoag Physician Partners.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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. Nita Doshi, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Nita Doshi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nita Doshi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.
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Dr. Nita Doshi's specialty is pediatric cardiology. Dr. Doshi's education and training includes medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and residency at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. Clinical interests for Dr. Doshi include congenital heart disease, cardiac catheterization, and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures. She seems to honor United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Doshi has received the following distinction: Physicians of Excellence, OCMA. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Her professional affiliations include AHMC Healthcare, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, and Greater Newport Physicians. She has an open panel in Orange, CA according to Providence Medical Foundation.
