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Dr. Aimee K. Armstrong, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Dayton, OH specializing in interventional cardiology and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Aimee K. Armstrong, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Aimee K. Armstrong, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Riley Hospital for Children. She is certified by the Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1997)
Residency: Riley Hospital for Children (2000)
Board Certification: Adult Congenital Heart Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Ohio
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aimee K. Armstrong, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$267,094
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $177,253 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $29,862 |
THE EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 VALVE WITH ALTERRA ADAPTIVE PRESTENT SYSTEM $25,974 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $13,687 |
Transcatheter Heart Valves $301 |
Other $20,017 |
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$79,804
Melody $64,595 |
CoreValve Evolut $6,525 |
Heart Valves $3,475 |
CG Future $29 |
3F $3 |
Other $5,177 |
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$41,192
AMPLATZER $24,868 |
Structural Heart $13,874 |
Ensite $1,648 |
Vascular $550 |
Angio-Seal $20 |
Other $232 |
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$30,941
Occluders $15,970 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $11,675 |
Cardiovascular-Research only $2,552 |
CRM-Research only $232 |
Aortic and Mitral Mechanical Valves $172 |
Other $340 |
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$23,885
Harmony $22,925 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $752 |
APOLLOTM $27 |
$181 |
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$30,401
AX - Angiography Fluoroscopy/Radiology $3,415 |
SY - Image and Knowledge Management $900 |
Artis pheno $899 |
Software and Accessories $522 |
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $372 |
Other $24,293 |
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Dr. Aimee K. Armstrong, MD has received 71 research payments totaling $372,024.
Dr. Aimee Armstrong is a pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, and general pediatrics specialist. Her clinical interests encompass congenital heart disease and cardiac catheterization. She is affiliated with the University Hospitals. Dr. Armstrong attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Riley Hospital for Children.
