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Dr. Jason Confino, MD

(34 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: heart palpitations, atrial fibrillation, metabolic syndrome, and more.

8701 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087

(330) 888-4000

Dr. Jason Confino, MD is a cardiologist in Warrensville Heights, OH specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Jason Confino, MD is affiliated with Clinic Medical Services Company, Cleveland Clinic, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center, Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center and South Pointe Hospital.

Office Locations

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20000 Harvard Avenue
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122

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2550 and 2570 Som Center Road Mail Code Wh20
Willoughby, OH 44094

Address:

2570 Som Center Road
Willoughby, OH 44094

Address:

8701 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087

Some issues Dr. Jason Confino, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

cardiac procedures	358
doctor visit	328
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
nuclear scan	64
stress testing	159
ultrasound (sonogram)	219

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	102
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	399
doctor visit	370
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
nuclear scan	76
stress testing	156
ultrasound (sonogram)	265

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	276
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	144
Less than 65	119

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	413
doctor visit	432
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
nuclear scan	76
stress testing	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	248

**Gender**
Male	910
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1466
Black	424
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	748
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	294
Less than 65	266

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	504
doctor visit	597
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
nuclear scan	129
stress testing	269
ultrasound (sonogram)	262

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	939
Black	230
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	211
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	600
doctor visit	802
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
nuclear scan	132
stress testing	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	337

**Gender**
Male	589
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	998
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	545
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	177
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	609
doctor visit	792
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
nuclear scan	127
stress testing	256
ultrasound (sonogram)	369

**Gender**
Male	644
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	567
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	206
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	690
doctor visit	881
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
nuclear scan	146
stress testing	322
ultrasound (sonogram)	394

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	170
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	600
doctor visit	747
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
nuclear scan	136
stress testing	280
ultrasound (sonogram)	332

**Gender**
Male	672
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1101
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	165
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	1267
doctor visit	1447
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
nuclear scan	287
stress testing	561
ultrasound (sonogram)	734

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Confino, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Confino, MD treated as a cardiologist in Warrensville Heights, OH were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

cardiac procedures	605
doctor visit	711
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
nuclear scan	130
stress testing	275
ultrasound (sonogram)	352

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Confino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	152
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	768
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	327
85 and over	146
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	405

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Confino, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Confino, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography Nuclear Cardiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2004)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography Nuclear Cardiology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Confino, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Clinic Medical Services Company

Cleveland Clinic

Willoughby Hills Family Health Center

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

South Pointe Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jason Confino, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason Confino, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Warrensville Heights, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason Confino, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$246 XARELTO $246
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$160 ELIQUIS $147	CAMZYOS $12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$139 LEQVIO $76	ENTRESTO $63
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$111 $111
Boston Scientific Corporation	$91 WATCHMAN Access System $91
Other	$209 VYNDAQEL $47	Cardiac Monitoring Suite $42	MULTAQ $30	(7999) SRC Undivided $25	Repatha $24	Other $41

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$956

Biography

Dr. Jason Confino's specialty is adult cardiology. His clinical interests include aortic valve regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse, and shortness of breath (dyspnea). He is professionally affiliated with South Pointe Hospital, Clinic Medical Services Company, and Willoughby Hills Family Health Center. Dr. Confino completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Patients rated Dr. Confino highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).