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Dr. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Chelsea, MI specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD is affiliated with Trinity 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. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Humana, Cofinity, Priority Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, McLaren Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Meridian Health Plan, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Medicare Michigan, Trinity Health, Railroad Medicare Michigan, Community Care Associates, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Veterans Choice Program and Aetna Better Health of Michigan.
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Dr. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 76 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Anthony Ferraro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chelsea, MI.
Dr. Richard Ferraro's specialties are adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Ferraro's areas of expertise consist of heart problems and nuclear cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health. He studied medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Patient ratings for Dr. Ferraro average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts several insurance carriers, including McLaren Health Plan, Cofinity, and Blue California. Trinity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Ypsilanti, MI.
