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Dr. Saul Flores, MD is a pediatric critical care specialist in Houston, TX specializing in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Greater Bolivian University of San Andres Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Saul Flores, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's.
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
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. Saul Flores, MD graduated from Greater Bolivian University of San Andres Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He is certified by the 2471, Pediatric Cardiology, # American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics, #106716, American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, # American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Greater Bolivian University of San Andres Faculty of Medicine
Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Board Certification: 2471, Pediatric Cardiology, # American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics, #106716, American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, # American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Saul Flores, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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INVOS $201 |
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INOMAX $120 |
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Monitors - Advanced Parameters $114 |
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Dr. Saul Flores sees patients in Houston, TX. His medical specialties are pediatric cardiology and pediatric critical care. Dr. Flores's clinical interests include intensive care, congenital heart disease, and translational research. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Children's and Baylor College of Medicine. Before performing his residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Dr. Flores attended Greater Bolivian University of San Andres Faculty of Medicine for medical school.
