Dr. Pooja Khurana Kashyap, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX specializing in adolescent medicine, general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Pooja Khurana Kashyap, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital, MAGELLA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES BILLING INC and Methodist Hospital Methodist Children's Hospital.
21727 Ih 10 W Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78257
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Khurana Kashyap, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pooja Khurana Kashyap, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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She completed residency at Florida State University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Residency: Florida State University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Licensed In: Texas
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Dr. Pooja Kashyap is a specialist in pediatric cardiology, adolescent medicine, and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Kashyap include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), chest pain, and electrocardiogram (EKG). She completed her residency training at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola and a hospital affiliated with Florida State University. Dr. Kashyap's professional affiliations include Methodist Physicians, CHRISTUS Health, and Baptist Health System.
