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Dr. Petros Vassilios Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS is a pediatric general surgeon in Madison, WI specializing in pediatric general surgery, pediatric transplant surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Athens Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Petros Vassilios Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health.
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. Petros Vassilios Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS graduated from University of Athens Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Surgery - General Congenital Cardiac Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Athens Faculty of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Board Certification: Surgery - General Congenital Cardiac Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Petros Vassilios Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Petros Vassilios Anagnostopoulos, MD, MBA, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,558
On-X $582 |
$3,976 |
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$535
Cardiac non-SynerGraft $535 |
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$146
Transcatheter Heart Valves $146 |
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Dr. Petros Anagnostopoulo's areas of specialization are pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric general surgery, and pediatric transplant surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Anagnostopoulo include atrial septal defect, heart transplant, and fetal echocardiography. He is professionally affiliated with UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin. Before performing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. Anagnostopoulo attended the University of Athens Faculty of Medicine for medical school.
