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Dr. Peter Donato Larossa, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Peter Donato Larossa, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Mercy Health System, WashU Medicine and Mercy Hospital Southeast.
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis Children's Hospital
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. Peter Donato Larossa, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Board Certification: Cardiology-Pediatric and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Cardiology-Pediatric
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Peter Donato Larossa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Peter Donato Larossa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare POS, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Health Alliance HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Aetna Medicare HMO, Hannibal Regional PHO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA Network, Coventry HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, MO HealthNet, CorVel, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Quality Health Management, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
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Dr. Peter Larossa is a specialist in pediatric cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Larossa include congenital heart disease. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Christian Hospital, and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. According to BJC HealthCare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Chesterfield, MO. Before performing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Larossa attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
