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Dr. Jeremiah Joyce, MD is a pediatrician in Hartford, CT specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Jeremiah Joyce, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUP, INC.
282 WASHINGTON STREET
Hartford, CT 06106
310 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT 06033
56 Franklin Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
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. Jeremiah Joyce, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the General Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine
Residency: Boston Medical Center
Board Certification: General Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Jeremiah Joyce is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics in Hartford, CT, Glastonbury, CT, and Waterbury, CT. Before completing his residency at Children's Hospital Boston, Dr. Joyce attended medical school at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, and Trinity Health of New England. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Joyce is accepting new patients at his office in Hartford, CT.
