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Dr. Michael A. McCulloch, MD is a pediatrician in Charlottesville, VA specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Michael A. McCulloch, MD is affiliated with UVA Health and UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP.
1204 W. Main Street 5th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Charlottesville, VA 22903
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. Michael A. McCulloch, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Medicine), American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology) and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Medicine), American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
Licensed In: Virginia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael A. McCulloch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$1,384
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $1,261 |
AMPLATZER $124 |
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. |
$625
$625 |
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Syncardia Systems, LLC |
$452
The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart $452 |
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$238
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $125 |
UPTRAVI $83 |
$29 |
Medtronic, Inc. |
$112
Micra $112 |
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Other |
$41
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $28 |
HeartWare HVAD $13 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,341 |
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Food and Beverage | $796 |
Consulting Fee | $625 |
Education | $90 |
Dr. Michael A. McCulloch, MD has received 62 research payments totaling $126,547.
Dr. Michael McCulloch is a specialist in pediatric cardiology, general pediatrics, and pediatric critical care. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and pericarditis. Dr. McCulloch has received the following distinction: Best Doctors in America List. Dr. McCulloch is affiliated with UVA Health. Doctor.com reports that he is not accepting new patients.