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Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD

(Dr. Patricia J. Best, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: women's heart disease, coronary angiogram, cardiac catheterization, and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 512-4285

Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

In The News

“That finding is striking and seems to be unique to Covid-19, said Dr. Patricia Best, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who was not involved in the research.”—"Covid may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths for three years after an infection, a new study suggests", CNN, October 2024

“Dr. Patricia Best, an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, said the statistics reflect the overwhelming challenges hospitals faced from waves of COVID-19 patients.”—"The pandemic's ripple effects on health have begun", Daily Herald, April 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

coronary angioplasty

In 2012, Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD performed more coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	150
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	139
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	62
stent placement (stenting)	48
vascular procedures	102

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	42
cardiac procedures	128
catheterization	78
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	178
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	78
stent placement (stenting)	42
vascular procedures	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	26
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	159
catheterization	109
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	115
emergency care	13
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	109
stent placement (stenting)	54
vascular procedures	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	39
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	154
catheterization	80
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	57
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
minimally invasive procedures	80
stent placement (stenting)	46
vascular procedures	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	48
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	164
catheterization	95
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	52
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	95
stent placement (stenting)	54
vascular procedures	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	70
cardiac procedures	170
catheterization	117
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	54
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	117
stent placement (stenting)	70
vascular procedures	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	29
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	84
cardiac procedures	188
catheterization	144
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	20
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	144
stent placement (stenting)	84
vascular procedures	62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	86
cardiac procedures	210
catheterization	142
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	23
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	142
stent placement (stenting)	86
vascular procedures	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	45
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	89
catheterization	60
doctor visit	13
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
minimally invasive procedures	60
stent placement (stenting)	40
vascular procedures	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	144
cardiac procedures	335
catheterization	253
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	14
emergency care	11
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	253
stent placement (stenting)	144
vascular procedures	108

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	70
cardiac procedures	165
catheterization	121
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	14
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	121
stent placement (stenting)	70
vascular procedures	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	96
cardiac procedures	190
catheterization	137
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	13
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	137
stent placement (stenting)	54
vascular procedures	67

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, MN were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

angioplasty	71
cardiac procedures	175
catheterization	116
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	57
emergency care	12
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	116
stent placement (stenting)	66
vascular procedures	72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	165
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	28
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	13
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Cardiovascular Diseases American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2002)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Diseases American Board of Internal Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,734 Transcatheter Heart Valves $1,734
ABIOMED	$1,118 Impella $1,118
Abbott Laboratories	$626 Xience V coronary stent system $125	Xience Alpine cornary stent system $124	Vascular surgery accessories $122	Vascular $112	Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire $97	Other $45
Bolton Medical Inc	$88 RELAY $88

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,455
Food and Beverage	$1,111

Research Payments

Dr. Patricia J M Best, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $813.

Biography

Dr. Patricia Best's medical specialty is adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Her areas of expertise include the following: coronary angiogram, women's heart disease, and heart attack. She is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Dr. Best studied medicine at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Mayo Clinic. She has received the following distinctions: CardioFellows Vascular Biology Travel Award - CardioFellows; Dr. Rick Nishimura Teacher of the Year Award - Mayo Clinic; and DOM Recognition for Excellence in Clinical Teaching - Department of Internal Medicine.