Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Carson City, NV specializing in interventional cardiology, general practice and adult cardiology. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health and CARSON TAHOE PHYSICIAN CLINICS.
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.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2023, Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, and SPECT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Nevada, Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for stress EKG, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2013, Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography, and echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Nevada.
The top procedures that Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Carson City, NV during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 149 |
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| doctor visit | 174 |
| nuclear scan | 36 |
| stress testing | 70 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 79 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Carson City, NV were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.
| cardiac procedures | 149 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 174 |
| nuclear scan | 36 |
| stress testing | 70 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 79 |
Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She completed residency at Spectrum Health. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Nevada.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Residency: Spectrum Health
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Certified)
Licensed In: Nevada
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,258
RESOLUTE ONYX $4,094 |
ONYX FRONTIER $163 |
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$462
AVVIGO Guidance System $341 |
WATCHMAN $37 |
$84 |
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$448
OPTIS $212 |
COROFLOW $119 |
Xience SkyPoint $118 |
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$189
SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $189 |
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$162
Impella $162 |
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$249
LifeVest $77 |
Repatha $40 |
CVI SYSTEMS $32 |
XARELTO $25 |
PRALUENT $22 |
Other $53 |
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| $1,623 | |
| $144 |
Dr. Lahdan Refahiyat is a physician who specializes in general practice, adult cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Refahiyat is especially interested in heart problems. She is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Spectrum Health and a hospital affiliated with MSU College of Human Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Carson Tahoe Health. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Carson City, NV.
