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Dr. Joseph Graziano, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Joseph Graziano, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Community Health Network, Phoenix Children's Hospital, HonorHealth and Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus.
1919 East Thomas Road Floor 2
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1920 E Cambridge Avenue #301
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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. Joseph Graziano, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Arizona
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Graziano, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$21,764
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $20,782 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $680 |
Septal Occluder $274 |
GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $27 |
Product in Development $2 |
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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation |
$2,480
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $2,210 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $270 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$1,037
Harmony $1,037 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$208
Melody $192 |
Heart Valves $16 |
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B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc. |
$63
Congenital Heart Defect Devices $63 |
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Other |
$117
Structural Heart $43 |
Monitors - Advanced Parameters $32 |
AZUR $24 |
$18 |
Honoraria | $17,450 |
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Travel and Lodging | $3,486 |
Food and Beverage | $3,334 |
Consulting Fee | $1,400 |
Dr. Joseph Graziano, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $78,937.
Dr. Joseph Graziano is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Graziano include heart problems and cardiac catheterization. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Phoenix Children's Hospital, HonorHealth, and Abrazo Community Health Network. He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency.