(No ratings)
Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC is a pediatrician in Nashville, TN specializing in general pediatrics, general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute.
2200 Children's Way 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
100 West 4th Street Suite 320
Cookeville, TN 38501
128 North Anderson Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075
2105 Edward Curd Lane 2nd Floor
Franklin, TN 37067
800 Weatherly Drive Suite 201
Clarksville, TN 37043
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. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2000)
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2003)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics (2006)
Licensed In: Tennessee
Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC here: Leave a Review
(No ratings)
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Timothy Thomas, MD, BS, MMHC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$2,634
Da Vinci Surgical System $2,634 |
||
---|---|---|---|
Lundbeck LLC |
$281
XENAZINE $150 |
ONFI $77 |
NORTHERA $54 |
Neomend, Inc. |
$113
SURGICAL $113 |
||
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
$25
XARELTO $25 |
||
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. |
$15
Benicar $15 |
||
Other |
$14
Sumavel DosePro $14 |
Travel and Lodging | $2,634 |
---|---|
Food and Beverage | $297 |
Honoraria | $150 |
Dr. Timothy Thomas' areas of specialization are general practice, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics; he sees patients in Nashville, TN, Clarksville, TN, and Franklin, TN. Dr. Thomas obtained his medical school training at Emory University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. In his practice, he is particularly interested in syncope (fainting) and congenital heart disease. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Thomas is professionally affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.