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Dr. Brian Richard White, MD, PhD is a pediatrician in Bryn Mawr, PA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Brian Richard White, MD, PhD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite #240
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th & Civic Center Boulevard 9nw55, Main Hospital
Philadelphia, PA 19104
550 S. Goddard Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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. Brian Richard White, MD, PhD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Brian White is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. In his practice, he is particularly interested in heart problems. Dr. White graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Distinctions awarded to Dr. White include: Best Poster Award, Optical Society of America Biomedical Optics Congress; O'Leary Neuroscience Prize Finalist, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; and John Harvard Scholarship (Top Subset of Dean's List), Harvard University. He is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
