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Dr. Jean-Luc Delafontaine, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Fort Walton Beach, FL specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Jean-Luc Delafontaine, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, OSCEOLA SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital.
1032 Mar Walt Drive Suite 230 Hca Florida Heart and Lung
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
720 West Oak Street Suite 360
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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:
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.
Dr. Jean-Luc Delafontaine, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Louisiana Health Sciences, Shreveport. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Louisiana Health Sciences, Shreveport (2020)
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jean-Luc Delafontaine, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Impella $286 |
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ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $138 |
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FLOSEAL $52 |
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STRYKER VARISPEED $37 |
SURGICEL NU-KNIT $28 |
KEYTRUDA $24 |
VASOVIEW Hemopro 2 $16 |
LifeVest $9 |
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Dr. Jean-Luc Delafontaine works as a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Kissimmee, FL. Dr. Delafontaine has obtained a license to practice in Illinois.
