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Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: cardiomyopathy, aortic dissection, stroke, and more.
3000 32nd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103

Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

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Office Locations

3000 32nd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103
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Some issues Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD can help you with:

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.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News 

“Doctors, nurses, technicians, monitors and all manner of medical gear packed the surgical suite, and by 8 a.m. cardiac surgeon Dr. Judah Askew and his crew were scrubbed and ready.”—"Alexandra Malusevic's doctors debate how to remove clot in her heart without risking unborn child", Oregonlive , April 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 83
cardiac procedures 166
doctor visit 57
hospital care 95
inpatient care 95
open surgery 166
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 166

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 90
cardiac procedures 228
doctor visit 79
hospital care 134
inpatient care 134
open surgery 180
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 180

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 13
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 49
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2014 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 46
cardiac procedures 118
doctor visit 82
hospital care 115
inpatient care 115
open surgery 92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 92

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 46
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 15
cardiac procedures 30
doctor visit 14
open surgery 30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 78
Female 36
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 54
Heart Failure 70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2016 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 28
doctor visit 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 25
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 37
Dementia 22
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 36
doctor visit 32
minimally invasive procedures 18
vascular procedures 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 45
Heart Failure 72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 46
doctor visit 43
minimally invasive procedures 23
vascular procedures 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 42
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 29
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 43
Heart Failure 66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 35
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND during 2019 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 50
doctor visit 35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 52
Heart Failure 72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 33
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 25
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 53
Heart Failure 73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 23
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2021

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 26
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 58
Heart Failure 65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Fargo, ND were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

bypass surgery 58
cardiac procedures 87
doctor visit 41
hospital care 114
inpatient care 114
minimally invasive procedures 20
open surgery 117
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 117
vascular procedures 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 29
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 31
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 22
85 and over 3
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 32
Cancer 6
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $12,377 Transcatheter Heart Valves
$2,496 		Pericardial Heart Valves
$1,860 		INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve
$1,521 		Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
$358 		Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring
$323 		Other
$5,820
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $3,934 CoreValve Evolut
$2,056 		Mosaic
$1,811 		Heart Valves
$41 		Octopus
$17
$10
Abbott Laboratories $3,449 Tendyne Mitral Valve System
$3,400 		Mitra Clip system
$29
$21
AtriCure, Inc. $2,204 Cardiovascular
$1,836 		SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM
$107 		ACH235, ACH240, ACH245, ACH250
$95 		ATRICLIP PRO2
$29 		COBRA FUSION 50
$13 		Other
$124
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $2,012 HeartMate PHP
$1,956 		Electrophysiology
$56
Other $3,647 EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation Device with VisiTrax
$1,162 		Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval
$352 		Perceval
$192 		STERNALOCK 360 SYSTEM
$180 		Thoracic
$178 		Other
$1,585
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $12,621
Food and Beverage $7,102
Consulting Fee $5,900
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $2,000

Research Payments

Dr. Judah Arlan Askew, MD has received 109 research payments totaling $279,975.

Biography

Dr. Judah Askew's area of specialization is cardiac surgery. Before performing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Askew attended Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. His clinical interests include atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack. Dr. Askew is affiliated with Essentia Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Fargo, ND.

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