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Dr. Sulagna C. Chakraborty Saitta, MD, PhD is a genetics specialist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in genetics and general pediatrics. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Sulagna C. Chakraborty Saitta, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UC REGENTS and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
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. Sulagna C. Chakraborty Saitta, MD, PhD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1994. She completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She has a state license in California.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1994)
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (1997)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Sulagna C. Chakraborty Saitta, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sulagna C. Chakraborty Saitta, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Health Net of California, Centivo and UFCM Health System.
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Dr. Sulagna Saitta's specialties are genetics and general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, reproductive genetics, and women's health issues. She is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Saitta graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Her training includes a residency program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Saitta honors. She has received distinctions including Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine and Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors. UCLA Health reports that Dr. Saitta is accepting new patients at her office in Los Angeles, CA.
