Dr. Umang Gupta, MD is a pediatrician in Iowa City, IA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Burdwan Medical College. Dr. Umang Gupta, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated as a pediatrician in Iowa City, IA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umang Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated as a pediatrician in Iowa City, IA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umang Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated during 2020 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension and heart failure.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umang Gupta, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated as a pediatrician in Iowa City, IA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umang Gupta, MD treated were hypertension, heart failure and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Umang Gupta, MD graduated from Burdwan Medical College. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Burdwan Medical College
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Umang Gupta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 125 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Umang Gupta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Umang Gupta practices pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics in Iowa City, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Gupta's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Gupta include neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), fetal echocardiography, and congenital heart disease. He is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care. Dr. Gupta studied medicine at Burdwan Medical College. Dr. Gupta (or staff) is conversant in Bengali and Hindi.
