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Dr. Jennifer N. Silva, MD is a general practitioner in Columbia, MO specializing in general practice, cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Jennifer N. Silva, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), University of Missouri Health Care and Children's Cardiology Center.
1020 Hitt Street Ground Floor
Columbia, MO 65212
1 Childrens Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
1020 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO
500 North Keene Street
Columbia, MO 65201
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. Jennifer N. Silva, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer N. Silva, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$66,334
CommandEP $61,596 |
CommandEP Data Manager PC $4,738 |
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$40,078
Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $11,116 |
CRT-Ds $10,315 |
ENSITE PRECISION $9,393 |
Cardiac Mapping System $4,055 |
Merlin Connectivity and Remote $1,977 |
Other $3,221 |
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$10,793
Micra $937 |
Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $208 |
Evera $179 |
Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $147 |
Pacemakers $143 |
Other $9,179 |
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$5,989
LINQ II $273 |
Arctic Front $149 |
Achieve $134 |
Azure $27 |
COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $14 |
Other $5,391 |
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$3,803
Electrophysiology (EP) $2,016 |
Ensite $1,242 |
Ampere RF Ablation Generator $161 |
CRM $124 |
Electrophysiology $78 |
Other $182 |
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$6,418
Eluna $356 |
Setrox $335 |
Solia $301 |
Sotalol Hydrochloride $82 |
Passeo $24 |
Other $5,320 |
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| $30,497 | |
| $13,006 | |
| $11,300 | |
| $1,452 |
Dr. Jennifer N. Silva, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $38,960.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Jennifer N. Silva, MD.
| SentiAR, Inc. | 2021 | $420,000.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Common stock holdings in a privately held company. |
| SentiAR, Inc. | 2021 | $420,000.00 | Immediate family member | Common stock holdings in a privately held company. |
Dr. Jennifer Silva is a general practice, pediatric cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) specialist in Saint Louis, MO and Columbia, MO. Areas of expertise for Dr. Silva include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and electrophysiological (EP) study. Dr. Silva is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, the University of Missouri Health Care, and Washington University Physicians. She studied medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine. According to University of Missouri Health Care, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Columbia, MO.
