1202 East Locust Street
Emmett, ID 83617
323 E Riverside Drive Suite 224
Eagle, ID 83616
402 Lake Cascade Parkway
Cascade, ID 83611
6140 W Curtisian Avenue Suite 200
Boise, ID 83704
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.
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She is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in Idaho.
Board Certification: Physician Assistant
Licensed In: Idaho
Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Emmett, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Amber Michele Kirtley-Perez, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$132
MitraClip $132 |
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$51
Repatha $51 |
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$25
Wegovy $25 |
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$21
FARXIGA $21 |
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$16
LEQVIO $16 |
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$21
NURTEC ODT $15 |
LifeVest $6 |
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Ms. Amber Kirtley-Perez specializes in cardiology (heart disease). Her areas of expertise include the following: ablation, catheterization, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). She is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. Ms. Kirtley-Perez's patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
