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Dr. Puneeta Arya, MBBS, MD is a pediatrician in Boston, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Puneeta Arya, MBBS, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Health System and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
32 Fruit Street Yawkey 6c
Boston, MA 02114
55 Fruit Street Suite 6c
Boston, MA 02114
8 Prospect Street 1st Floor
Nashua, NH 03060
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. Puneeta Arya, MBBS, MD graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Puneeta Arya, MBBS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Unicare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Medicare - NH, NH Healthy Families, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and Blue Cross Blue Shield NH.
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Dr. Puneeta Arya is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. In Dr. Arya's practice, she is particularly interested in congenital heart disease. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. She is a graduate of All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Arya completed her residency training at Mayo Clinic. In addition to English, Dr. Arya (or staff) speaks Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Health System, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. According to Southern New Hampshire Health System, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Nashua, NH.