Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC is a cardiologist in San Diego, CA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.
200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
2131 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
9434 Medical Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
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 Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in San Diego, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC treated were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease Adult Congenital Heart Disease Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease Adult Congenital Heart Disease Internal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 144 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Ross Carazo, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Matthew Carazo's specialty is adult cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), heart failure, and pregnancy. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. After attending the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Carazo completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), and a hospital affiliated with Drexel University. His professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Dr. Carazo welcomes new patients at his office inSan Diego, CA as reported by UC San Diego Health.
