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Dr. Steven B. Ritz, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Deptford, NJ specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Steven B. Ritz, MD is affiliated with Temple Health, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
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. Steven B. Ritz, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Steven B. Ritz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Steven B. Ritz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, MultiPlan, AmeriHealth, First Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Aetna Medicare, Humana, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS, Six Degrees Health-Lucent, Emerging Therapies Transplant, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans and Personal Choice 65.
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Dr. Steven Ritz is a pediatric cardiology specialist. In his practice, he is particularly interested in heart problems. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Ritz performed his residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Ritz is professionally affiliated with Temple Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. He has an open panel in Cherry Hill, NJ according to Jefferson Health.
