Dr. Rajesh Punn, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology and general practice. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Rajesh Punn, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and LPCH MEDICAL GROUP DIV OF LUCILE.
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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. Rajesh Punn, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1998. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1998)
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (2000)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Punn is an amazing pediatric cardiologist. He takes as much time as is needed to answer any questions we have regarding our son's care and is available by phone with questions. He is a caring medical professional that is wonderful with children. We feel that our son is in the best possible hands.
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Dr. Rajesh Punn's medical specialty is general practice and pediatric cardiology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Punn include heart problems. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and then he performed his residency at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Children's Health.