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Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD

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(Grace Liu)

(205 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: left-sided heart failure, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), cardiac imaging, and more.

350 John Muir Parkway Suite 140
Brentwood, CA 94513

(925) 776-7725

Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD is a cardiologist in Brentwood, CA specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, John Muir Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

350 John Muir Parkway Suite 140
Brentwood, CA 94513

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Sutter Health

4053 Lone Tree Way Suite 200
Antioch, CA 94531

(925) 776-7725

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Some issues Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Brentwood, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	18
doctor visit	57
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Brentwood, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	181
doctor visit	411
hospital care	602
inpatient care	602
ultrasound (sonogram)	181

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	72
Hispanic	63
Asian	44
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	60
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated as a cardiologist in Brentwood, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	99
doctor visit	234
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	141
Hispanic	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	88
85 and over	37
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of IM/Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2016)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of IM/Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

John Muir Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund... and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund...

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 205 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Grace Siqi Liu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brentwood, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$498 Wegovy $172	Ozempic $70	RYBELSUS $43	$213
BIOTRONIK INC.	$240 Acticor 7 VR-T DX $129	Edora 8 DR-T $49	BioMonitor $45	AMVIA EDGE $17
Boston Scientific Corporation	$150 WATCHMAN FLX $130	LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $20
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$136 LifeVest $136
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$122 XARELTO $122
Other	$227 Assure WCD $97	OPTIMIZER $25	Repatha $25	FFRct $24	ZIO XT Patch $23	Other $33

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,308
Education	$65

Biography

Dr. Grace Liu is a specialist in adult cardiology. She works in Brentwood, CA and Antioch, CA. After attending the University of Kentucky College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Liu completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She is professionally affiliated with John Muir Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inAntioch, CA as reported by John Muir Health.