Dr. Marc Levine
Pediatric Cardiology
MAYWOOD, IL
51 years experience male
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Pediatric Cardiology
Languages spoken
English
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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51 years experience
Not really: They can occur together, but more ofter occur individually. Both cause l to r shunts (red blood returning to the lungs) and can result in CHF and/or ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Yes: He should be evaluated by his pediatric cardiologist as soon as possible. If he develops headaches or other acute symptoms take him to the er.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends on the size of the hole and the severity of the aortic stenosis.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Murmurs, cause: A murmur is not a diagnosis; it a physical finding caused by turbulence of blood flowing thru the heart. Many murmurs are "innocent" or normal sounds... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Check with your doctor, but most people with hoc should not participate in strenuous exercise; it can result in sudden death.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Ductal dependence: Coarctation is usually associated with a small ao arch and/or aortic stenosis. If this is the case, the only way blood can get to the body (or system... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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No: Fever and sore throat are not risk factors for endocarditis. See your doctor for the fever and sore throat.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Light to moderate : Pt's with hoc should avoid all strenuous activity and competitive sports. Light to moderate amounts of activity are usually acceptable. Depending of ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Rare: Kawasaki's disease rarely (if ever) recurrs.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes. The echo is usually very good at visualizing small vsd's.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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No: No, it depends on the size of the defect, the amount of shunting and the age of the patient.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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None: Most coronary fistulas to the mpa are tiny, and if there there is no obvious shunt it will likely not require rx or cause any problems such as bradyca... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Sinus tach: Sinus tachycardia is the normal response of the heart to speed up. It can be due to many causes.
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Murmur: A murmur is just a sound and not a diagnosis; most are functional or innocent, but some can be due to heart problems, congenital or acquired.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Usually not: Usually not, but you should have your own doctor check you.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Depends on the size : It depends on the size of the defect. A small vsd requires no rx, unless it is close to the ao valve and causes the ao valve to leak. Larger defects... Read More
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Surgery: The baby will require several operations. Initially may require a shunt (if pulmonary blood flow is reduced) and will later require a fontan correcti... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: There are a lot of possibilities. Stem cells are used to repair damaged hearts in adults in experimental protocols. There is also work being done tryi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Blueness of the lips is usually a sign of being cold, rather then a heart problem. Have them checked by her pediatrician.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Levine is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Levine is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. But I was told by the doctor to take a blood test. Why.?
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This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
Graduated 1972MD
Awards
Top Pediatric Cardiologist, First Place, Illinois - Summer
2013
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