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Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2008 - 2014)

Professional interests include: cardiac arrest , cardiac catheterization, heart problems

5001 North Piedras Street El Paso Vamc (756)
El Paso, TX 79930

(214) 590-4656

Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD is an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

5001 North Piedras Street El Paso Vamc (756)
El Paso, TX 79930

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5200 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235

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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:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Cada uno de nosotros tiene en sus manos el poder de reaccionar ante una parada cardiaca subita", afirma el doctor Anezi Uzendu, voluntario experto de la American Heart Association.”—"Aprenda la CPR como una habilidad para salvar vidas", Powell Tribune, March 2024

“"Each of us has the power in our own hands to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest," said Anezi Uzendu, M.D., American Heart Association expert volunteer.”—"Learn CPR as a Life-Saving Skill", The Daily Courier, March 2024

“"Al capacitar a las personas en RCP solo con las manos, las estamos preparando para que actuen si un ser querido necesita ayuda, ya que la mayoria de los paros cardiacos ocurren en el hogar", dijo...”—"Preparese para salvar una vida: Comprender los 2 pasos de la RCP solo con las manosv", Powell Tribune, November 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX during 2022 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	26
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
vascular procedures	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

cardiac procedures	26
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
vascular procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	19
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	10
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$379 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $102	ROTAPRO $94	$183
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$286 Diamondback Coronary $286
Medtronic, Inc.	$255 ONYX FRONTIER $255
BIOTRONIK INC.	$233 Orsiro Mission $96	$137
Abbott Laboratories	$174 OPTIS $143	Diamondback Coronary $31
Other	$600 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $142	ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $135	Indigo System $134	LifeVest $71	Zenith Alpha $49	Other $70

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,856
Education	$71

Biography

Dr. Anezi Uzendu sees patients in Dallas, TX and El Paso, TX. His medical specialty is interventional cardiology. Dr. Uzendu's areas of expertise include cardiac arrest and cardiac catheterization. His professional affiliations include UT Southwestern Medical Center and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has an open panel in according to UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Uzendu's education and training includes medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. His distinctions include: Young Investigator Award; Resuscitation Science Symposium; and Tinsley Harrison E=hH2 Award.