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Dr. Lars Erickson, MPH, MD is a pediatrician in Yarmouth Port, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Lars Erickson, MPH, MD is affiliated with Falmouth Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital, Cape Cod Healthcare, Massachusetts General Hospital, Reliant Medical Group, Falmouth Hospital Cape Cod Preferred Physicians, Cape Cod Preferred Physicians and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
244 Willow Street
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
33 Oak Avenue
Worcester, MA 01605
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
761 Worcester Road 1 (
Framingham, MA 01701
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. Lars Erickson, MPH, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Lars Erickson, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lars Erickson, MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Lars Erickson is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. He has a special interest in congenital heart disease. Dr. Erickson appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Erickson completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Erickson is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group, Falmouth Hospital, and Cape Cod Hospital. According to Reliant Medical Group, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Framingham, MA.
