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Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Lebanon, OH specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD is affiliated with TriHealth and TRIHEALTH H LLC.
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.
He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine | Other, American Board of Internal Medicine | Other, American Board of Internal Medicine | Other and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine | Other, American Board of Internal Medicine | Other, American Board of Internal Medicine | Other (2019)
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 217 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lebanon, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Carl Sturm III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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OPSUMIT $127 |
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Cardiva VASCADE 6/7F VCS $35 |
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LifeVest $34 |
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Repatha $32 |
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LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $21 |
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Dr. Robert Sturm is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. On average, patients gave Dr. Sturm a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: angioplasty, chronic total occlusion (CTO), and atherectomy. He is affiliated with TriHealth. He welcomes new patients at his office inHamilton, OH as reported by Doctor.com. For his professional training, Dr. Sturm completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver.
