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Dr. Kent Brummel, FACC, MD is a cardiologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Kent Brummel, FACC, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Suite 1300, Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
240 E Huron Street Suite 1-200
Chicago, IL 60611
5842 S Maryland Avenue #7082
Chicago, IL 60637
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. Kent Brummel, FACC, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Kent Brummel, FACC, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kent Brummel, FACC, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Kent Brummel's medical specialty is adult cardiology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. Areas of expertise for Dr. Brummel include heart problems, preventive cardiology, and cholesterol problems (lipid disorders). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.
