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Dr. Maen Assali, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Pikeville, KY specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Maen Assali, MD is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center and PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC.
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.
Dr. Maen Assali, MD graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Brown University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Rhode Island.
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Brown University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Rhode Island
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maen Assali, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,323
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $827 |
$496 |
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$270
Ensite $270 |
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$168
KENGREAL $168 |
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$123
Impella $123 |
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$111
Indigo System $111 |
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$24
SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR $24 |
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Dr. Maen Assali is a physician who specializes in interventional cardiology. His clinical interests include cardiac catheterization. Dr. Assali is professionally affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center. He graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Brown University for his residency.
