Dr. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD is a general practitioner in Spokane, WA specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD is affiliated with Kootenai Helath, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and Providence Center for Congenital Heart Disease.
101 West 8th Avenue Suite 4300E
Spokane, WA 99204
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. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987. He has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1987)
Licensed In: Idaho
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Dr. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Amerigroup - Medicare Advantage, Premera PPO, Coordinated care (WA Apple Health), Community Health Plan of Washington (WA Apple Health), InterWest Health, Asuris Northwest Health, Kaiser Foundation, Choice /Humana PPO, First Choice PPO, Molina (WA Apple Health), Amerigroup Medicaid (WA Apple Health), Providence Health Plan and Health Net - TriCare.
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Dr. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Allan Jensen Jr, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
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Medtronic Xomed, Inc. |
$268
S7 $268 |
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$89
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $44 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $25 |
OPSUMIT $21 |
Travel and Lodging | $268 |
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Food and Beverage | $89 |
Dr. Richard Jensen's specialties are general practice and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Jensen has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and congenital heart disease. He is affiliated with Kootenai Helath. His practice in Spokane, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine.