Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2018 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD.
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Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Hartford, CT specializing in pediatric cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Johnson Memorial Hospital (Connecticut), Hartford Hospital, Hartford HealthCare and CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUP, INC.
282 WASHINGTON STREET
Hartford, CT 06106
Hartford, CT 06106
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD.
From 65 to 74 | 0 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Hartford, CT during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD for Medicare patients.
cardiac procedures | 15 |
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ultrasound (sonogram) | 16 |
The top procedures that Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Hartford, CT during 2021 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), cardiac procedures and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD for Medicare patients.
cardiac procedures | 10 |
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 11 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Hartford, CT were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
cardiac procedures | 13 |
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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 11 |
ultrasound (sonogram) | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD.
85 and over | 0 |
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75 to 84 | 0 |
Less than 65 | 1 |
65 to 74 | 0 |
She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Connecticut.
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hartford, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Olga Helena Toro-Salazar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
$323
Non-Product Specific $69 |
$254 |
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St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
$113
Structural Heart $113 |
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Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc |
$106
Menveo $106 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$31
Achieva 3.0T R5 $31 |
Food and Beverage | $572 |
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Dr. Olga Toro-Salazar's areas of specialization are pediatric cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology; she sees patients in Hartford, CT. These areas are among Dr. Toro-Salazar's clinical interests: kawasaki disease, congenital heart disease, and allergies. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut, Dr. Toro-Salazar attended medical school at Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, and Hartford Hospital. She has an open panel in Hartford, CT according to Doctor.com.