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Dr. David Epstein, MD is a pediatric critical care specialist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pediatric critical care. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. David Epstein, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, MemorialCare and MemorialCare Medical Group.
8700 BEVERLY BOULEVARD
Los Angeles, CA 90048
8700 Beverly Boulevard North Tower, Suite 4221
Los Angeles, CA 90048
17360 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA
8700 Beverly Boulevard Null
West Hollywood, CA 90048
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. David Epstein, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Michael Reese Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Michael Reese Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. David Epstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David Epstein, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Railroad Medicare, Optima Health and Medicare MCR.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Epstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$101
Aerospan $101 |
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$46
Monitors - Advanced Parameters $46 |
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$25
Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $25 |
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Nutropin Aq $25 |
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Dr. David Epstein specializes in pediatric critical care and practices in Los Angeles, CA, West Hollywood, CA, and Fountain Valley, CA. His clinical interests encompass congenital heart disease. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Optima Health, and more. Dr. Epstein is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Epstein's professional affiliations include Cedars-Sinai and MemorialCare Medical Group. Cedars-Sinai reports that he is not accepting new patients.
