Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP is a thoracic surgeon in West Columbia, SC specializing in thoracic surgery. She graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP is affiliated with LEXINGTON HEALTH INC.
2728 SUNSET BOULEVARD SUITE 105
West Columbia, SC 29169
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in West Columbia, SC were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1999. She has a state license in South Carolina.
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1999)
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heather McGinnis Currier, MD, FACCP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$12,669
Da Vinci Surgical System $9,669 |
DAVINCI XI $3,000 |
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$728
SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $148 |
Cardiovascular $130 |
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $120 |
ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM $65 |
ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $51 |
Other $214 |
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$630
AdvantageRib $531 |
SternaLock Blu $99 |
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$415
Aortic Stent Grafts $404 |
Endurant $11 |
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$388
INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $143 |
Transcatheter Heart Valves $78 |
MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $52 |
EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $31 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $28 |
Other $55 |
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$1,919
Bradycardia products $163 |
Grafts $148 |
TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $143 |
Cook Medical Advanced Tech $135 |
LifeVest $135 |
Other $1,196 |
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Dr. Heather Currier is a specialist in thoracic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Currier include heart problems. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Currier attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine.
