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Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS is an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion.
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.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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.
Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: interventional cardiology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Residency: Duke University Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: interventional cardiology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: VNSNY CHOICE, CIGNA, Healthspring (Cigna Medicare), Local 1199, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Emblem/GHI, ElderServe, Medicare, Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, UnitedHealthcare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Emblem/Hip, Fidelis Care, MVP Health Care, WellCare, World Trade Center Health Plan, Magnacare (National), AETNA, Multiplan, Healthfirst, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Vytra, Great-West Healthcare, Healthfirst, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), RiverSpring, AETNA - Student Health, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, AETNA - NY Signature, Amida Care - Special Needs, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, RiverSpring - Special Needs, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs and MVP Health Care - HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren Sharan Ranard, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$7,050
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided $7,050 |
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$4,700
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided $4,700 |
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$503
JenaValve Pericardial TAVR System $503 |
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$272
AVVIGO Guidance System $167 |
$105 |
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$249
JARDIANCE $249 |
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$671
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $171 |
LEQVIO $71 |
SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $58 |
Impella $55 |
ONYX FRONTIER $46 |
Other $269 |
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Dr. Lauren Ranard is a specialist in general practice and interventional cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Ranard include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), patent foramen ovale, and coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Dr. Ranard accepts Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Healthfirst, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Ranard attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Ranard is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. She has an open panel in New York, NY according to NewYork-Presbyterian.
