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Dr. Sophie X. Wang, MD is a vascular surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in vascular surgery, general surgery and physician. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Sophie X. Wang, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and UC San Diego Health.
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. Sophie X. Wang, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She has a state license in California.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sophie X. Wang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,148
ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $537 |
ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $501 |
ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter $110 |
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$867
ENDURANT IIS $298 |
$569 |
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$118
TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM $118 |
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| $569 |
Dr. Sophie Wang is a physician who specializes in general surgery, vascular surgery, and physician. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wang include carotid artery stenting, angioplasty, and carotid artery disease. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Wang's training includes a residency program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Wang is affiliated with UC San Diego Health.
