Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD is an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
5001 North Piedras Street El Paso Vamc (756)
El Paso, TX 79930
5200 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.
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Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2017)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anezi Uzendu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$296
SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $102 |
ROTAPRO $94 |
$99 |
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$286
Diamondback Coronary $286 |
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$142
SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $142 |
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$135
ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $135 |
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$134
Indigo System $134 |
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$167
LifeVest $71 |
Zenith Alpha $49 |
Repatha $47 |
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Dr. Anezi Uzendu is an interventional cardiology specialist in Dallas, TX and El Paso, TX. His areas of expertise include cardiac arrest and cardiac catheterization. Dr. Uzendu's professional affiliations include UT Southwestern Medical Center and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, Dr. Uzendu attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Young Investigator Award; Resuscitation Science Symposium; and Tinsley Harrison E=hH2 Award.
