DR. SAMIN SHARMA M.D.
NPI 1376572933
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in New York, NY

This procedure involves placing a small, mesh tube (stent) in your coronary artery to keep it open. A balloon is used to expand the stent and artery, improving blood flow to your heart. It's typically done for a single artery or branch.

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to examine the first blood vessel of your heart. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, providing crucial information for diagnosis or treatment. It's a safe, non-invasive process.

This procedure involves clearing a blockage in your heart's artery. First, the doctor removes plaque that's clogging the artery. Next, a small tube called a stent is inserted to keep the artery open. Lastly, a balloon is inflated inside the artery to widen it, allowing better blood flow.

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This procedure involves placing a small tube into your coronary artery. It helps to identify any blockages or issues within the artery. A radiologist, a doctor specialized in medical imaging, will review the results to ensure accurate diagnosis.

This procedure involves placing a tube into your left lower heart chamber, coronary artery, and bypass graft. It's done for diagnostic purposes and is carefully reviewed by a radiologist. This helps determine the health of your heart and arteries, aiding in future treatment plans.

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to examine the first vessel of your heart or graft. A radiologist will review the images. It's a non-invasive way to check the health of your heart's blood vessels.

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

Balloon dilation of a single coronary artery or branch is a procedure aimed at restoring blood flow to the heart. A small tube with a balloon is inserted into the narrowed artery. Once in place, the balloon is inflated to widen the artery, improving blood supply to the heart.

This procedure helps improve blood flow in your heart. Plaque, a substance blocking your artery, is removed. Then, a stent (small tube) may be inserted to keep the artery open. Alternatively, a balloon may be inflated to widen the artery. This can be done in a single artery, branch, or bypass graft.

This procedure involves placing a tube into the heart chambers and coronary artery. It helps diagnose heart conditions. A radiologist reviews the images obtained. It's a standard, safe procedure performed by experienced medical professionals.

This procedure involves inserting a device through a catheter to shield the brain from harmful blood clots (embolism). The process is monitored using imaging technology. After serving its purpose, the device is carefully removed through the same pathway.

This procedure helps improve blood flow in your heart. First, plaque is removed from a coronary vessel, which is a blood vessel supplying the heart. Then, a stent (a small tube) is inserted to keep the vessel open. If needed, a balloon is used to widen the vessel. Distal protection is used to prevent debris from the procedure from reaching the heart.

This procedure involves injecting a special dye into your bloodstream to enhance the visibility of your aorta on imaging scans. A radiologist then reviews these images to assess the health of your aorta, which is the main artery from your heart.

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to evaluate the condition of your heart's blood vessels or graft. A radiologist reviews the images to check for any abnormalities. If additional vessels need to be examined, the process is repeated.

This procedure involves placing a small tube into a bypass graft, which is a vessel used to reroute blood flow. A radiologist, a doctor who specializes in medical imaging, then reviews the images taken to help diagnose any potential issues.

Drug infusion during cardiac catheterization involves delivering medication directly to your heart via a thin tube. This process helps to diagnose or treat heart conditions by improving blood flow or assessing heart function. It's a safe, common procedure.

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This procedure involves placing a device into a heart artery to deliver radiation. It helps treat certain heart conditions by reducing abnormal tissue growth. The device is inserted through a small incision, directed to the heart with imaging technology.