Val Rakita, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Dr. Val Rakita is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA with special training and skill in cardiovascular disease that requires expertise beyond general cardiovascular knowledge. As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Val Rakita, MD performs diagnostic and surgical procedures to address severe heart dysfunction. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is a cardiology subspecialty. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists include irregular heartbeat and valvular disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists include imaging testing, prescription medications, ventricular assist device implantation, and heart transplants.

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Cardiovascular Disease Doctor

Dr. Val Rakita is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in Philadelphia, PA with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Val Rakita, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.