Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Fairlawn, OH specializing in family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD is affiliated with SUMMA PHYSICIANS INC.
4055 Embassy Parkway Suite 110
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairlawn, OH were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1982. He has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1982)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Charles Armao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fairlawn, OH.
Dr. Armao has been my physician for the past 7 years and would never think of leaving his care. He specializes in Elder Care, which I am approaching. Following blood tests, he has left no stone unturned to determine exactly the diagnoses. Following results, I've had personal phone calls from him twice to see how I was doing. He is soft spoken, knowledgable and a very sincere man. I hate to think I would have to change Doctors. I can't say enough about him.
Dr. Armao has been my physician in Kaiser, Healthspan and now Aetna and is a great doctor and person. He is knowledgeable and friendly and cares about my personal care and well being! He is always proactive with my health.
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Dr. Joseph Armao sees patients in Fairlawn, OH and Akron, OH. His medical specialties are family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). These areas are among his clinical interests: tonsilitis, heart problems, and pain. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Patients gave Dr. Armao an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, Dr. Armao is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fairlawn, OH.
