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Dr. Armin Helisch, MD

(Armin Helisch, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany (1988)

Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, echocardiogram (echo), preventive care, and more.

44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060

(802) 728-2777

Dr. Armin Helisch, MD is a cardiologist in Lebanon, NH specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Armin Helisch, MD is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Lebanon, NH 03756

Address:

44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060

Some issues Dr. Armin Helisch, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

cardiac procedures	307
doctor visit	88
hospital care	293
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	259

**Gender**
Male	621
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	399
85 and over	166
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	715
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	181
hospital care	278
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	35
stress testing	223
ultrasound (sonogram)	578

**Gender**
Male	927
Female	866

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1731
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	683
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	268
Less than 65	244

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	723
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	169
hospital care	298
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	20
outpatient care	12
stress testing	235
ultrasound (sonogram)	574

**Gender**
Male	1838
Female	1602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3358
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1302
From 75 to 84	1132
85 and over	524
Less than 65	482

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	570
doctor visit	326
hospital care	500
inpatient care	467
minimally invasive procedures	16
outpatient care	33
stress testing	177
ultrasound (sonogram)	453

**Gender**
Male	1397
Female	1212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2511
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1016
From 75 to 84	853
85 and over	381
Less than 65	359

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	776
doctor visit	321
hospital care	304
inpatient care	305
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	650

**Gender**
Male	1109
Female	957

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1973
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	801
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	298
Less than 65	276

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	588
doctor visit	340
hospital care	340
inpatient care	341
minimally invasive procedures	14
stress testing	172
ultrasound (sonogram)	472

**Gender**
Male	1402
Female	1205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2501
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	995
From 75 to 84	870
85 and over	383
Less than 65	359

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	838
doctor visit	347
hospital care	291
inpatient care	292
minimally invasive procedures	18
stress testing	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	688

**Gender**
Male	1279
Female	1168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	952
From 75 to 84	838
85 and over	350
Less than 65	307

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	539
doctor visit	222
hospital care	334
inpatient care	335
minimally invasive procedures	16
stress testing	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	439

**Gender**
Male	1113
Female	962

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1984
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	795
From 75 to 84	733
85 and over	294
Less than 65	253

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	985
doctor visit	652
hospital care	493
inpatient care	494
minimally invasive procedures	32
stress testing	244
ultrasound (sonogram)	815

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Armin Helisch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Armin Helisch, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lebanon, NH were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	671
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	295
hospital care	348
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	21
outpatient care	22
stress testing	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	547

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Armin Helisch, MD.

**Gender**
Female	852
Male	968

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1753
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	48

**Age**
85 and over	266
75 to 84	611
Less than 65	244
65 to 74	698

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Armin Helisch, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Armin Helisch, MD graduated from Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany in 1988. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in New Hampshire.

Medical School: Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat, Bonn, Germany (1988)

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA (1995)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: New Hampshire

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Armin Helisch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics

Dartmouth Health

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Biography

Dr. Armin Helisch practices cardiology (heart disease) in Lebanon, NH. His professional affiliations include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).