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Dr. James Jaggers, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. James Jaggers, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
12505 E. 16th Avenue Uchealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO 80045
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
4090 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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. James Jaggers, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (1988)
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Jaggers, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$1,702
Product in Development $1,702 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$591
Heart Valves $150 |
Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $116 |
CoreValve Evolut $115 |
Avalus $110 |
Hancock $101 |
CryoLife, Inc. |
$294
$294 |
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AtriCure, Inc. |
$275
ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $127 |
ATRICLIP PRO2 $126 |
EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION DEV $22 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$162
CentriMag $136 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $26 |
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Other |
$241
ATryn $73 |
Structural Heart $52 |
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $27 |
$89 |
Food and Beverage | $1,678 |
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Consulting Fee | $1,293 |
Travel and Lodging | $294 |
Dr. James Jaggers, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $16,064.
Dr. James Jaggers is a medical specialist in cardiac surgery. His clinical interests include heart transplant, heart valve disease, and congenital heart disease. Dr. Jaggers attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. His distinctions include: 1st Place, C Walton Lillehei Resident Forum Session 2006 - American Association for Thoracic Surgery; Top Doctors in Denver 2012 - 5280 Magazine; and Top Doctors in Denver 2014 - 5280 Magazine. Dr. Jaggers's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.