Dr. Richard M. Chemelli, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in pediatric cardiology, general practice and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Richard M. Chemelli, MD is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center, Cook Children's and Cook Children's Medical Center.
1500 Cooper Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
801 7th Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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 M. Chemelli, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency: Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care
Licensed In: Texas
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Dr. Richard M. Chemelli, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: FirstCare HMO & PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier, Imagine Health, Scott and White Health Plan (excluding individual products), USA Managed Care Organizations, Humana Choice Care & Concentric Network, Fort Worth Firefighters 440, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials, MultiPlan Inc/PHCS, EHN- Employers Health Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Only, Providence Health Alliance, Galaxy Healthcare Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield TX HealthSelect of Texas.
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Dr. Richard Chemelli's areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric cardiology; he sees patients in Fort Worth, TX. In Dr. Chemelli's practice, he is particularly interested in heart problems and intensive care. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. His residency was performed at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. He is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center. According to Yext, Dr. Chemelli is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fort Worth, TX.