Michael W Farrar MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 520 Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Michael Farrar is a cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Farrar 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. Farrar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1979
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Serum activation unmasks unique sensitivities to adhesion molecule expression in human coronary artery and heart microvascular endothelial cells.
- Unique sensitivities to cytokine regulated expression of adhesion molecules in human heart-derived endothelial cells.
- Use of an echocardiographic contrast agent to establish safety of cardioversion in a patient with a ligated left atrial appendage.
- Late systolic click from isolated tricuspid valve prolapse simulating paradoxical splitting of the second heart sound.
- Neuroendocrine and inflammatory aspects of surgery: do they affect outcome?
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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