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Dr. Tarek Hamad Soliman Salman, MD is a pediatrician in Fort Worth, TX specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric critical care. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Tarek Hamad Soliman Salman, MD is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center, Cook Children's and Cook Children's Physician Network.
1500 Cooper Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
1759 Broad Park Circle S
Mansfield, TX 76063
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. Tarek Hamad Soliman Salman, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2009)
Residency: Elmhurst Hospital Center (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Tarek Salman's medical specialty is pediatric critical care and general pediatrics. Dr. Salman is conversant in Arabic. His areas of expertise consist of heart problems and intensive care. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cook Children's Medical Center and Wolfson Children's Hospital. After completing medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Salman performed his residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center.