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Dr. Howard M. Rosenfeld, MD, FACC is a pediatric cardiologist in Oakland, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Howard M. Rosenfeld, MD, FACC is affiliated with UCSF Health, John Muir Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Marin General Hospital and UCSF PEDIATRICS ASSOCIATES.
744 52nd Street 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA
747 52nd Street Suite 220
Oakland, CA 94609
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. Howard M. Rosenfeld, MD, FACC graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1988)
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard M. Rosenfeld, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$49,575
Product in Development $42,150 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $7,425 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$104
Clinical Education & MSO $104 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$95
TRELEGY ELLIPTA $95 |
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Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp. |
$65
$65 |
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Baxter Healthcare |
$36
Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor $36 |
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Other |
$49
ZIO XT Patch $23 |
Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $14 |
LifeStar ACT $12 |
Consulting Fee | $49,575 |
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Food and Beverage | $180 |
Education | $104 |
Entertainment | $65 |
Dr. Howard Rosenfeld is a pediatric cardiology specialist. Dr. Rosenfeld has a special interest in heart problems. He is professionally affiliated with Marin General Hospital, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, and UCSF Health. He obtained his medical school training at Harvard Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctor Marin Magazine.