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Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD is a neonatologist in Boston, MA specializing in neonatology and general practice. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Tufts Medicine Pediatrics.
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. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian - Pediatrics. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian - Pediatrics (2010)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TMIN Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, TMIN United Healthcare OneCare, TMIN Unicare, Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon), Tufts Medicare Preferred, TMIN Fallon Med Adv, Commonwealth Care Alliance, TMIN AllaraCare, TMIN Fallon, TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO, TMIN Aetna and TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Medical Systems $71 |
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Relistor $22 |
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Dr. Alexandra Maria Smith, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $20,583.
Dr. Alexandra Smith is a specialist in general practice and neonatology. She speaks Spanish. These areas are among her clinical interests: heart problems and medical education. Dr. Smith is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medicine. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and residency at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Dr. Smith accepts Blue California, Cigna, Medicaid, and more. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Smith include: the University of Connecticut School of Medicine New England Pediatric Society Award and the University of Connecticut Department of Pediatrics Chairman s Award. Tufts Medicine reports that Dr. Smith is accepting new patients at her office in Lawrence, MA.
