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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD.
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Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD is a pediatrician in Milwaukee, WI specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Calumet Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, CHILDRENS SPECIALTY GROUP INC and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.
8915 W CONNELL COURT
Milwaukee, WI 53226
3195 Hillside Drive
Delafield, WI 53018
9000 West Wisconsin Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD.
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Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2004)
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua R. Kovach, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,237
Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $1,212 |
Vascular $25 |
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$119
Micra $91 |
SelectSecure $29 |
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$65
RHYTHMIA MAPPING SYSTEM $28 |
LUX DX $19 |
Hardware $19 |
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$52
Sotalol IV $52 |
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$29
LINQ II $29 |
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$12
Advanced Energy Cutting Device $12 |
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Dr. Joshua Kovach practices pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics in Menomonee Falls, WI, Milwaukee, WI, and West Bend, WI. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kovach include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), catheter ablation, and exercise. Patients gave Dr. Kovach an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Children’s Wisconsin and Ascension Calumet Hospital. Dr. Kovach welcomes new patients at his office inMilwaukee, WI as reported by Doctor.com.