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Bridgeport Cardiologist Doctors for Endocarditis

Type of Physician: Cardiologist

What is a Cardiologist?

A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners are expert in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. They consult with surgeons on heart surgery, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage complex conditions such as heart attacks and arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat).

Specialty: Cardiology

Common Name: Heart Doctor

Cardiologist Doctors in Bridgeport *

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Gregory S Bloom
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Robert A Caserta
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Charles Landau
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Kevin K Lenhart
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Kenneth R Lisi
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Adam T Lottick
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Victor E Mejia
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Hernando Orjuela
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Manuel C Pun
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Alon Ronen
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Joseph A Rose
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Robert D Sackstein
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center PC
Craig S Werner
2979 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 333-8800

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Doron Amir
439 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-2100

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Michael Logue
439 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-2100

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Adolfo Luciano
439 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-2100

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Stephen J Marshalko
439 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-2100

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
Randolph Panetta
439 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-2100

Yousuf S M Ali, MD
Yousuf S M Ali
515 N Ridgefield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 334-7654

Cardiology Physicians PC
Venu Channamsetty
4675 Main St
Commerce Park
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 683-5100

Cardiology Physicians PC
Kathleen A Harper
4675 Main St
Commerce Park
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 683-5100

Cardiology Physicians PC
Edward J Kosinski
4675 Main St
Commerce Park
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 683-5100

CardioMed of Connecticut LLC
Mohummad Raza
4695 Main St
STE 19
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 371-5189

Westport Cardiology
Leonid Karpenos
999 Silver Ln
Westport Cardiology LLC
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 226-1760

Westport Cardiology
Boris V Sheynberg
999 Silver Ln
Westport Cardiology LLC
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 226-1760

Edward R Pinto MD
Edward R Pinto
52 Beach Rd
STE 107
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1663

Heart Specialists PC of Southern Connecticut
Lavanya Bellumkonda
4 Corporate Dr
STE 100
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-9799

Heart Specialists PC of Southern Connecticut
Anthony W D'Souza
4 Corporate Dr
STE 100
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-9799

Heart Specialists PC of Southern Connecticut
Martin Plavec
4 Corporate Dr
STE 100
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-9799

Heart Specialists PC of Southern Connecticut
Stephen R Woodworth
4 Corporate Dr
STE 100
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-9799

Cardiovascular Physicians & Consultants LLC
Elliot D Agin
849 Boston Post Road
STE Suite 200
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 874-1512

Cardiovascular Physicians & Consultants LLC
Clifford R Kramer
849 Boston Post Road
STE Suite 200
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 874-1512

Cardiovascular Physicians & Consultants LLC
Robert J Lewis
849 Boston Post Road
STE Suite 200
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 874-1512

David Esposito MD
David J Esposito
20 Commerce Park
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 876-9720

Cardiology Associates Of Derby PC
Mark S Grogan
300 Seymour Ave
STE 105
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-8222

Cardiology Associates Of Derby PC
Kenneth V Schwartz
300 Seymour Ave
STE 105
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-8222

Cardiology Associates Of Derby PC
Kenneth S Spector
300 Seymour Ave
STE 105
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-8222

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Group
Robert J Ardesia
135 Division St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 264-5911

Arrhythmia Center of Connecticut PC
Mark A Marieb
130 Division St
Griffin Hospital
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 867-5400

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Steven S Jacoby
325 Boston Post Rd
STE 1-C
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-2140

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Christopher Loscalzo
325 Boston Post Rd
STE 1-C
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-2140

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Sandip K Mukherjee
325 Boston Post Rd
STE 1-C
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-2140

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Daniel Price
325 Boston Post Rd
STE 1-C
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-2140

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Arthur O Seltzer
325 Boston Post Rd
STE 1-C
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-2140

Jonathan G Greenwald MD
Jonathan G Greenwald
148 East Ave
STE 1D
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 866-7000

The Cardiology Group PC
Brian C Swirsky
755 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 773-3055

CT Cardiovascular Health
Dragos V Balf
687 Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-1193

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Group
Eugene A Caracciolo
687 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-1513

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Group
Philip R Fazzone
687 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-1513

Luis R Cruz MD
Luis R Cruz
1552 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-2117

TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center
Robert Ardesia
175 Sherman Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3363

TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center
Michael Chrissoheris
175 Sherman Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3363

TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center
Thomas Donohue
175 Sherman Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3363

Kabul S Garg MD
Kabul Garg
666 George St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-7635

TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center
Andre Ghantous
175 Sherman Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3363

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Group
Vasant B Khachane
175 Sherman Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5115

TakeHeart Cardiovascular Health Center
Joyce M Oen-Hsiao
175 Sherman Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3363

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Group
William N Pearson
175 Sherman Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5115

Thomas J Donohue MD
Thomas J Donohue
1450 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-6044

Hospital of St Raphael Cardiology
Andre E Ghantous
1450 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-6045

Cardiovascular Health LLC
Jonathan E Gage
2 Church St S
Doctors Bldg STE 412
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 624-6028

Cardiovascular Health LLC
Daniel L Jacoby
2 Church St S
Doctors Bldg STE 412
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 624-6028

Connecticut Heart Group PC
John P Chandler
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Vincent C DiCola
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Lisa Freed
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Jaime R Gerber
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Eric M Grubman
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Glen A Henry
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Douglas H Israel
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Ajoy Kapoor
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Inku K Lee
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Robert F Morrison
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Stephen E Possick
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Arumbakam Purushotham
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Edgardo P Ragaza
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Donald M Rocklin
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Nathan B Valin
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Connecticut Heart Group PC
Henry N Ward
46 Prince St
STE 500
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 867-5300

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Prescott S Wiske
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Cardiology Associates of New Haven
Steven Wolfson
40 Temple St
STE 6A
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 789-2272

Soundview Medical Associates
Tao-Nan Chi
50 Old Kings Highway North
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 838-4000

Harvey M Kramer MD
Harvey M Kramer
22 Old Waterbury Rd
STE 203
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-4220

Naugatuck Valley Cardiovascular Associates LLC
Michael C Malinics
22 Old Waterbury Rd
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 758-9100

Danbury Hospital Cardiology
Jonathan Alexander
111 Osborne Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-7155

Danbury Hospital Cardiology
David L Copen
111 Osborne Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-7155

Andrew M Keller MD
Andrew M Keller
111 Osborne St
Medical Arts Center 3rd Fl STE 131
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 739-7155

Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center
Jeffrey A Schmierer
111 Osborne St
FL 3
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 739-7155

The Cardiology Group PC
Jonathan A Brier
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

The Cardiology Group PC
Leonard E Grauer
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

The Cardiology Group PC
Jeremy I Nadelmann
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

The Cardiology Group PC
Ron Nudel
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

The Cardiology Group PC
Alan M Radoff
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

The Cardiology Group PC
Rebecca Streeter
1952 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 773-3055

Landmark Healthcare
Robert M Jarrett
2 Old New Milford Rd
STE 2-D
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-6292

R E Lebson MD
Robert E Lebson
2440 Whitney Ave
FL 2nd flr
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 230-0906

The Heart Physicians PC
Evelyn J Cusack
80 Mill River St
STE 1300
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7410

The Heart Physicians PC
Gregory R D'Onofrio
80 Mill River St
STE 1300
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7410

The Heart Physicians PC
Jeffrey A Green
80 Mill River St
STE 1300
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7410

The Heart Physicians PC
Richard H Landesman
80 Mill River St
STE 1300
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7410

Naugatuck Valley Cardiovascular Associates LLC
George Antonopoulos
1625 Straits Tpke
STE 209
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-9100

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Endocarditis

What is endocarditis?

Endocarditis is a serious infection of one of the four heart valves.

What causes endocarditis?

Endocarditis is caused by a growth of bacteria on one of the heart valves, leading to an infected mass called a "vegetation". The infection may be introduced during brief periods of having bacteria in the bloodstream, such as after dental work, colonoscopy, and other similar procedures.

What are the symptoms of endocarditis?

Patients with endocarditis can develop:

  • fever,
  • fatigue,
  • chills,
  • weakness
  • aching joints and muscles,
  • night sweats,
  • edema (fluid collection) in the leg(s), foot (feet), and abdomen,
  • malaise,
  • shortness of breath, and
  • occasionally, scattered small skin lesions.

In endocarditis, blood cultures can often detect the bacteria causing the endocarditis. Patients can also develop anemia, blood in urine, elevated white blood cell count, and a new heart murmur.

Who is at risk for endocarditis?

People with existing diseases of the heart valves (aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, etc.) and people who have undergone heart valve replacements are at an increased risk of developing endocarditis. These people are usually given antibiotics prior to any procedure which may introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This includes routine dental work, minor surgery, and procedures that may traumatize body tissues such as colonoscopy and gynecologic or urologic examinations. Examples of antibiotics used include oral amoxicillin (Amoxil) and erythromycin (Emycin, Eryc,PCE), as well as intramuscular or intravenous ampicillin, gentamicin, and vancomycin.

How is endocarditis diagnosed?

The infection on the valve can cause build up of nodul...

Recommended Reading Related to Endocarditis

Night Sweats »

Introduction to night sweats

Doctors in primary care fields of medicine often hear their patients complain of night sweats as they are common. Night sweats refer to any excess sweating occurring during the night. However, if your bedroom is unusually hot or you are using too many bedclothes, you may begin to sweat during sleep - and this is normal. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment.

In one study of 2267 patients visiting a primary care physician, 41% reported experiencing night sweats during the previous month, so the perception of excessive sweating at night is fairly common. It is important to note that flushing (a warmth and redness of the face or trunk) may also be hard t...

Emergency Contact for Bridgeport

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Nearby Bridgeport Hospitals *

Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
1635 Central Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)551-7400

Bridgeport Hospital
267 Grant St
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)384-3000

St Vincent's Medical Center
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-6000

Milford Hospital
300 Seaside Ave
Milford, CT 06460
(203)876-4000

Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services
47 Long Lots Rd
Westport, CT 06880
(203)227-1251

Griffin Hospital
130 Division St
Derby, CT 06418
(203)735-7421

Norwalk Hospital
34 Maple St
Norwalk, CT 06856
(203)852-2000

VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus
950 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)932-5711

Silver Hill Hospital
208 Valley Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203)966-3561

Hospital of St Raphael
1450 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)789-3000

Connecticut Mental Health Center
34 Park St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)974-7300

Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York St
New Haven, CT 06504
(203)688-4242

Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
184 Liberty St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)688-9711

St Charles Hospital
200 Belle Terre Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631)474-6000

John T Mather Memorial Hospital
75 N Country Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631)473-1320

Stony Brook University Medical Center
State University of NY at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631)689-8333

Danbury Hospital
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)739-7000

Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631)261-4400

Stamford Hospital
30 Shelburne Rd
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)325-7000

St Catherine of Siena Medical Center
50 Route 25-A
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631)862-3000

Four Winds Hospital
800 Cross River Rd
Katonah, NY 10536
(914)763-8151

Huntington Hospital
270 Park Ave
Huntington, NY 11743
(631)351-2000

Greenwich Hospital
5 Perryridge Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203)863-3000

Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Farm Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)284-2800

Masonic Healthcare Center
22 Masonic Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)679-5900

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
998 Crooked Hill Rd
West Brentwood, NY 11717
(631)761-3500

St Mary's Hospital
56 Franklin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)709-6000

Waterbury Hospital
64 Robbins St
Waterbury, CT 06721
(203)573-6000

Northern Westchester Hospital Center
400 E Main St
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914)666-1200

Putnam Hospital Center
670 Stoneleigh Ave
Carmel, NY 10512
(845)279-5711

Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
197 Half Hollow Rd
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631)370-1700

New Milford Hospital
21 Elm St
New Milford, CT 06776
(860)355-2611

Rye Hospital Center
754 Boston Post Rd
Rye, NY 10580
(914)967-4567

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
101 Hospital Rd
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631)654-7100

St Vincent's Hospital Westchester
275 North St
Harrison, NY 10528
(914)967-6500

Syosset Hospital
221 Jericho Tpke
Syosset, NY 11791
(516)496-6400

Glen Cove Hospital
101 St Andrews Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516)674-7300

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Campus
81 Meriden Ave
Southington, CT 06489
(860)276-5000

New York Presbyterian Westchester
21 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)682-9100

Southside Hospital
301 E Main St
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631)968-3000

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
785 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)597-2500

White Plains Hospital Center
Davis Ave at E Post Rd
White Plains, NY 10601
(914)681-0600

Peconic Bay Medical Center
1300 Roanoke Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631)548-6000

Plainview Hospital
888 Old Country Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
(516)719-3000

Blythedale Children's Hospital
95 Bradhurst Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914)592-7555

MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 06451
(203)694-8200

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
100 Woods Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914)493-7000

Westchester Medical Center
95 Grasslands Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914)493-7000

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
1000 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795
(631)376-3000

Stony Lodge Hospital
40 Croton Dam Rd
Ossining, NY 10562
(914)941-7400

New Island Hospital
4295 Hempstead Tpke
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516)579-6000

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