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Dr. Christopher Anthony Bellotti, MD is a pediatrician in Seattle, WA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Anthony Bellotti, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine Valley Medical Center and Seattle Children's.
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Christopher Anthony Bellotti, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Schneider Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Schneider Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Washington
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Anthony Bellotti, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$7,224
Indigo System $6,218 |
Ruby Coil $589 |
POD $416 |
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$3,829
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $2,279 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $1,218 |
GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $330 |
Product in Development $2 |
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$1,491
Vascular $1,350 |
Structural Heart $140 |
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$1,386
AMPLATZER $1,386 |
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$862
AZUR $183 |
$679 |
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$103
Harmony $31 |
HD-IVUS $30 |
Nit-Occlud Heart Closure Device $23 |
ECM Patch $11 |
LifeVest $8 |
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Dr. Christopher Bellotti is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA, and Seattle, WA. He attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Bellotti completed his residency training at Schneider Children's Hospital. He has indicated that his clinical interests include endovascular stenting, angioplasty, and valvuloplasty. Dr. Bellotti (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Marathi, and Filipino. Dr. Bellotti is professionally affiliated with Seattle Children's and UW Medicine Valley Medical Center.
