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Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD

(64 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Yale School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, optical coherence tomography (OCT), coronary atherectomy, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J2-3
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-6697

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code J2-3
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD can help you with:

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:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

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.

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.

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion

High-risk patients whose hearts are not able to pump blood effectively may be fitted with a device called an intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP. This device is a temporary, surgically implanted pump that does some of the work of the heart and supports the heart in moving blood throughout the body. An IABP may be used after a heart attack, during heart surgery, for patients who are having trouble after a bypass, or as a "bridge" treatment for patients who are waiting for a heart transplant.

An intra-aortic balloon pump is a small, sausage-shaped balloon at the end of a catheter, or very thin, flexible tube. An incision is made (usually in the groin), and the deflated balloon and catheter are threaded through an artery to the aorta, the large main artery that takes oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The pump can also be placed during open-heart surgery. If this is the case, it is positioned directly into the aorta. Once in place, the balloon inflates and deflates in rhythm with the heart. When it inflates, it pushes blood back towards the heart to help the heart muscle get enough oxygen and fill correctly. When the IABP deflates, just before the heart contracts, it lowers the pressure in the aorta slightly. This helps move blood away from the heart and into the body.

An IABP is a short-term solution, used for only hours or up to a few weeks at most. The pump is powered and controlled by a computer outside the body, so during treatment patients must remain lying down in their hospital bed. Insertion of the device is performed at a cardiac catheterization lab or operating room, and patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump often stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). While it is not a particularly painful treatment, it is common for patients to hear and feel the balloon inflating and deflating within their chest, which can be unsettling. However, IABP is a safe and effective treatment for supporting the heart.

angioplasty	88
cardiac procedures	360
catheterization	239
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	207
hospital care	269
inpatient care	269
minimally invasive procedures	236
stent placement (stenting)	88
vascular procedures	98

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	89
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

angioplasty	78
cardiac procedures	327
catheterization	199
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	309
emergency care	10
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	196
stent placement (stenting)	78
vascular procedures	119

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	106
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

angioplasty	74
cardiac procedures	334
catheterization	162
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	396
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
minimally invasive procedures	190
stent placement (stenting)	74
vascular procedures	147

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	274
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	437
catheterization	111
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	452
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	210
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	206

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	201
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	436
catheterization	81
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	413
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	211
stent placement (stenting)	40
vascular procedures	243

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	185
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

angioplasty	26
cardiac procedures	342
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	363
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	161
stent placement (stenting)	26
vascular procedures	212

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	137
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	434
catheterization	45
doctor visit	364
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	205
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	204

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	115
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	424
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	399
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	224
stent placement (stenting)	38
vascular procedures	185

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	24
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	97
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

angioplasty	24
cardiac procedures	654
catheterization	55
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	744
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	312
stent placement (stenting)	24
vascular procedures	320

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

angioplasty	48
cardiac procedures	421
catheterization	116
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	405
emergency care	10
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	221
stent placement (stenting)	48
vascular procedures	193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	417
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	120
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$13,963 EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $4,627	Transcatheter Heart Valves $2,075	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $921	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $836	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $779	Other $4,725
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$9,483 CorPath Imaging System $44	$9,439
Boston Scientific Corporation	$5,336 WATCHMAN $1,609	GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $936	GENERAL THERAPIES $878	General - Structural Heart $822	GENERAL - THERAPIES $267	Other $825
Abbott Laboratories	$3,838 Mitra Clip system $1,290	MitraClip $1,161	Tendyne Mitral Valve System $558	AMPLATZER $258	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $241	Other $330
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$3,021 Structural Heart $1,535	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $823	$663
Other	$994 HELEX Septal Occluder $292	CoreValve Evolut $185	CP Stent $131	GENERAL THERAPIES $123	ONYX FRONTIER $70	Other $194

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$26,799
Food and Beverage	$9,837

Research Payments

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD has received 34 research payments totaling $149,750.

Biography

Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy's area of specialization is cardiology (heart disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Krishnaswamy include renal angioplasty, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion, and coronary angioplasty (PTCA). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He obtained his medical school training at Yale School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.