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Dr. Andre Recordoe Ramdon, MD is a vascular surgeon in Little Rock, AR specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. Dr. Andre Recordoe Ramdon, MD is affiliated with Arkansas Children's, Baptist Health of Arkansas, Albany Medical College, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS and Baptist Health/UAMS Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery.
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
4110 Outpatient Circle Suite 4131
Little Rock, AR 72205
9501 Baptist Health Drive Suite 760
Little Rock, AR 72205
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 is certified by the Board Certification: Vascular Surgery and has a state license in New York.
Board Certification: Board Certification: Vascular Surgery
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Andre Recordoe Ramdon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andre Recordoe Ramdon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$2,809
Endurant $2,500 |
$309 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$2,169
GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis $488 |
C3 Delivery System $349 |
EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $227 |
Vascular Graft $217 |
EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $216 |
Other $672 |
Cook Incorporated |
$2,114
COOK $722 |
Cook Medical AAA $222 |
$1,170 |
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Cook Medical LLC |
$498
COOK $417 |
Zenith Spiral-Z $82 |
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Endologix, Inc. |
$224
OVATION $115 |
AFX $109 |
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Other |
$1,086
Hema $146 |
Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $139 |
HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME $139 |
ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $118 |
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $113 |
Other $431 |
Travel and Lodging | $2,558 |
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Grant | $2,500 |
Food and Beverage | $2,437 |
Education | $1,162 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $244 |
Dr. Andre Ramdon is a medical specialist in vascular surgery. He is affiliated with Arkansas Children's Hospital and Albany Medical College.