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Dr. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Paoli, PA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Main Line Health, Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Health, Paoli.
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. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Pediatrics - Naval Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Pediatrics - Naval Medical Center (2008)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan PPO, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Three Rivers Provider Network, Insurance Administrators of America, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Six Degrees Health-Tribado, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Six Degrees Health Transplant, Star Healthcare Network and Keystone First CHIP.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott Michael Pugh, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Scott Pugh's area of specialization is general pediatrics. He attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Pugh include heart problems, sports health, and sleep problems. He usually is in-network for Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Main Line Health.
