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Dr. Katherine Anne Kosiv, MD is a general practitioner in New Haven, CT specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Katherine Anne Kosiv, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England, Yale University, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale New Haven Health and Waterbury HEALTH.
1 Park Street Yale New Haven Children's Hospital - West Pavilion, 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510-3220
1 Long Wharf Yale New Haven Children's Pediatric Specialty Center
New Haven, CT 06511-5593
5 Perryridge Road Yale New Haven Health Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich, CT 06830-4608
5520 Park Avenue Yale New Haven Children's Pediatric Specialty Center
Trumbull, CT 06611-3463
20 York Street Wp493
New Haven, CT 06510
333 Cedar Street Suite Lci 302
New Haven, CT 06510
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.
She completed residency at Children's Hospital of Illinois. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: Children's Hospital of Illinois
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Katherine Anne Kosiv, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Katherine Anne Kosiv, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
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Dr. Katherine Kosiv's areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric cardiology; she sees patients in New Haven, CT, Trumbull, CT, and Greenwich, CT. Dr. Kosiv is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Waterbury HEALTH, and Johnson Memorial Hospital (Connecticut).
