Julia Leggett, APRN is a nurse in Louisville, KY specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology (heart disease). Julia Leggett, APRN is affiliated with UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.
201 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
201 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 1200
Louisville, KY 40202
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 Julia Leggett, APRN for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Julia Leggett, APRN treated as a nurse in Louisville, KY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Julia Leggett, APRN.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Julia Leggett, APRN treated were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.
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She has a state license in Kentucky.
Licensed In: Kentucky
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These charts describe general payments received by Julia Leggett, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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SPY-PHI SYSTEM $58 |
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Manta $27 |
QuikClot $26 |
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Kcentra $45 |
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ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $25 |
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RENASYS TOUCH $21 |
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INTERCEPT BLOOD SYSTEM FOR PLATELETS $21 |
THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $18 |
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Ms. Julia Leggett is a specialist in cardiology (heart disease) and cardiothoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Ms. Leggett include heart problems. Ms. Leggett is affiliated with UofL Health. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Louisville, KY.
