Kraig M Wangsnes M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1348 Walton Way Suite 5100 Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. Kraig Wangsnes is a cardiologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Wangsnes specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Wangsnes also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Mayo Graduate School ofMedicin internal medicine residency 1987
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1985
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Optimal interpretation of the supine exercise electrocardiogram in patients with right bundle branch block.
- Right aortic sinus of Valsalva-to-right ventricle fistula complicating bacterial endocarditis of membranous ventricular septal defect: evaluation by two-dimensional, color flow, and Doppler echocardiography.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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