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Dr. Guson Kang, MD

(Dr. Guson Kang, MD)

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Yale School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), angioplasty, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and more.

6777 W Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

1-800-653-6568

Dr. Guson Kang, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Stanford, CA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Guson Kang, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Drive Shc- Cardio (300p)
Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 723-6459

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto Vahcs (640)
Palo Alto, CA 94304

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6777 W Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

1-800-653-6568

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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:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

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.

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.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Guson Kang, MD in 2023

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endomyocardial biopsy

In 2012, Dr. Guson Kang, MD performed more endomyocardial biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Guson Kang, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Stanford, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guson Kang, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	22
vascular procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Guson Kang, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Stanford, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guson Kang, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	35
diagnostic procedures	18
vascular procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Guson Kang, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Stanford, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, angioplasty and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guson Kang, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	119
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	38
stent placement (stenting)	19
vascular procedures	62

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guson Kang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Guson Kang, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Stanford, CA were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, angioplasty and minimally invasive procedures.

angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	58
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	38
stent placement (stenting)	19
vascular procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD.

**Gender**
Female	21
Male	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	47
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guson Kang, MD From 2021 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Guson Kang, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Guson Kang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Stanford Health Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$19,087 CoreValve Evolut $18,722	Resolute $270	Advisa $95
Abbott Laboratories	$6,806 MitraClip $2,157	Xience V coronary stent system $1,982	EnSite Velocity System Mapping Disposables $638	Mitra Clip system $323	AMPLATZER Occluders $166	Other $1,540
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,230 GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $1,832	WATCHMAN $1,033	CROSSBOSS $138	Rotablator $124	WATCHMAN Access System $61	Other $41
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$739 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $371	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $186	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $18	$164
ShockWave Medical, Inc	$600 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $600
Other	$1,274 Vascular $322	Unify Assura $123	CRM $116	Impella $104	SavvyWire $43	Other $566

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$18,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,418
Food and Beverage	$5,102
Consulting Fee	$2,512
Honoraria	$500
Other	$204

Research Payments

Dr. Guson Kang, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $15,535.

Biography

Dr. Guson Kang is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. His professional affiliations include U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Stanford Health Care. He studied medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Kang's medical residency was performed at Stanford University Medical Center.