About
Dr. Martha A Carr is a cardiovascular doctor in Covington, Louisiana, trained at Tulane University School of Medicine. She specializes in Cardiology and treats a range of heart and vascular conditions, including chest pain, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as vascular issues such as extremity swelling, venous insufficiency and poor blood flow to the extremities. Her procedures include Transthoracic Echocardiogram, Coronary Angiography, Electrocardiogram, Duplex Scan of Extremity Blood Vessels and treatment of abnormal veins through ablation or sclerotherapy. She also performs Cardiac Device review for patients with pacemakers or implantable defibrillators. Dr. Carr practices at East Jefferson Physicians Group, Medical Managers and East Jefferson Internal Medicine, and speaks English and Spanish. She prioritizes making patients comfortable discussing their concerns and takes time to listen carefully to each patient's needs.
Conditions Treated
- Atherosclerosis (Narrowing) Of Extremity Arteries
- Cardiac Device (e.g. Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator) In Place
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (Poor Blood Flow To Extremities)
- Venous Insufficiency (Improperly Functioning Veins)
- Atrial Fibrillation (Rapid, Irregular Heart Rhythm)
- Chest Pain
- Extremity Swelling (Edema)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Syncope (Fainting)
Specialized Treatments
- Cardiac Device (e.g. Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator) Review
- Duplex Scan Of Extremity Blood Vessels
- Electrophysiology Studies Of Extremity Blood Vessels
- Treatment Of Abnormal/Non-Functional Veins (e.g. Ablation, Sclerotherapy)
- Coronary Angiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
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