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Dr. Mary E. Porisch, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Mary E. Porisch, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Driscoll Children's Hospital, DeTar Healthcare System, CHRISTUS Health, CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF SOUTH TEXAS and Methodist Children's Hospital Methodist Hospital.
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
4499 Medical Drive Suite 289
San Antonio, TX 78229
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. Mary E. Porisch, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pathology Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center (1995)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pathology Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mary E. Porisch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,059
Heart Valves $1,059 |
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$993
INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM $993 |
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$859
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $606 |
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $201 |
THE EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 VALVE WITH ALTERRA ADAPTIVE PRESTENT SYSTEM $19 |
$33 |
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$408
Angioplasty Balloons - HCA $147 |
Interventional Access - HED $90 |
CP Stent Transcatheter Stent $68 |
Interventional Access. $36 |
CP Stent $20 |
Other $47 |
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$229
AMPLATZER Occluders $229 |
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$1,078
DUPIXENT $122 |
Harmony $120 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $117 |
BEXSERO $115 |
Cholbam $105 |
Other $499 |
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Dr. Mary Porisch is a specialist in pediatric cardiology. She attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Porisch's hospital/clinic affiliations include Methodist Healthcare, CHRISTUS Health, and Driscoll Children's Hospital.
