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Dr. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS is a pediatrician in Gainesville, FL specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS is affiliated with UF Health and FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC.
1600 SW ARCHER ROAD
Gainesville, FL 32610
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2001)
Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals (2004)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,537
Heart Valves $1,826 |
Melody $1,575 |
Cardiopulmonary $136 |
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$1,740
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $1,720 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $20 |
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$1,295
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,010 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $285 |
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$97
Artis Q.zen $97 |
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$94
Allura Xper FD 10_10 $94 |
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$130
Structural Heart $36 |
Harmony $34 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $19 |
TAH-T $19 |
$22 |
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Dr. Curt Curtis Fudge Jr., MD, MHS has received 22 research payments totaling $84,609.
Dr. Curt Fudge specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics and practices in Gainesville, FL. He is especially interested in pain, heart murmur, and congenital heart disease. He is affiliated with UF Health. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Fudge is accepting new patients at his office in Gainesville, FL. After completing medical school at Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Fudge performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. He has received the distinction of Medical College of Georgia.
