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Dr. English Flack, MD, MS is a pediatrician in Nashville, TN specializing in general pediatrics, general practice and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. English Flack, MD, MS is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Ascension, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute.
2200 Children's Way 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
1155 Kennedy Drive 2nd Floor
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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. English Flack, MD, MS graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: Tennessee
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Dr. English Flack is a specialist in general practice, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Flack include heart murmur, heart problems, and cardiac imaging. She is affiliated with Ascension and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Dr. Flack is a graduate of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's residency program.
