Dr. Stafford Robert Grady Jr., MD is a general practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1976 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Stafford Robert Grady Jr., MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and LPCH MEDICAL GROUP DIV OF LUCILE.
106 LA CASA VIADUCT SUITE 220
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
6121 Hollis Street Suite 2
Emeryville, CA 94608
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. Stafford Robert Grady Jr., MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1976)
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston (1979)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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I was refered to Dr. Grady by my peditrician for follow up after my daughter had heart surgery in another state. The surgeon told me that my daughter will not need any medications and just need to see a cardiologist for periodic follow up. Dr Grady examined my daughter and said that she has weak heart and will need two different medications for the rest of her life. He also told me that she might need another surgery soon if her condition will not improve on medications. I was very upset. My daughter was doing very well and I couldn't understand why her surgeon didn't tell me about the need for medications. I decided to see another pediatric cardiologist for a second opnion. To my relief, he told me that my daughter is healthy and doesn't not need any medications, just periodic follow up exams. I was relieved and also very angry at Dr. Grady who caused so much anguish and unneeded worry. This physician is incompetent and uncaring. Stay away from him.
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$148
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $62 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $32 |
OPSUMIT $28 |
VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $25 |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$68
JARDIANCE $45 |
Pradaxa $23 |
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Lung Biotechnology Corp |
$24
ADCIRCA $24 |
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ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) |
$17
LifeVest $17 |
Food and Beverage | $256 |
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Dr. Stafford Grady specializes in general practice and pediatric cardiology and practices in Emeryville, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, and Stanford, CA. His clinical interests include kawasaki disease and congenital heart disease. Before performing his residency at Children's Hospital Boston, Dr. Grady attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Stanford Children's Health and John Muir Health.