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Dr. James M. Chu, MD is a pediatrician in Orange, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. James M. Chu, MD is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians (GNP), MemorialCare Health System, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico) and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's).
1010 West La Veta Avenue Suite 575
Orange, CA 92868
1201 W. Laveta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
505 South Main Street Suite 600
Orange, CA 92868
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 M. Chu, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. James M. Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James M. Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Insurance Plan.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James M. Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$164
FARXIGA $123 |
BYDUREON $42 |
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E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. |
$108
BYDUREON $91 |
ONGLYZA $17 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$87
Assurity Pacemaker $43 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $23 |
Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $21 |
St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$79
CRM $79 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$13
$13 |
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Other |
$12
guidewires $12 |
Food and Beverage | $463 |
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Dr. James Chu's specialties are pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. In his practice, he is particularly interested in kawasaki disease, marfan syndrome, and congenital heart disease. Dr. Chu can take several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. He attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Chu trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for residency. Dr. Chu (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Cantonese. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Los Alamitos Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's), and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Orange, CA.