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Dr. Lopa Patel Hartke, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Newport News, VA specializing in adolescent medicine and pediatric interventional cardiology. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Lopa Patel Hartke, MD is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
2021 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
500 Discovery Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
5832 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23518
6425 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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. Lopa Patel Hartke, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Case Medical Center/University of Cleveland. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: Case Medical Center/University of Cleveland
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Virginia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lopa Patel Hartke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$336
UPTRAVI $123 |
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $121 |
VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $17 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $13 |
$62 |
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Food and Beverage | $336 |
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Dr. Lopa Hartke is a specialist in pediatric interventional cardiology and adolescent medicine. She works in Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Hartke studied medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hartke include aortic disease, pulmonary hypertension, and congenital heart disease. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Hartke include: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" and Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc". She is professionally affiliated with Children's Specialty Group and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.