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Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), ambulatory cardiac monitoring, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and more.

2100 Nebraska Avenue Suite 211
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(772) 241-7834

Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD is a cardiologist in Fort Pierce, FL specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2100 Nebraska Avenue Suite 211
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Address:

8485 Bird Road Suite 305
Miami, FL 33155

Some issues Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

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“Other doctors also suggested that the player had suffered from commotio cordis, including Dr Bernard Ashby, a vascular cardiologist in Florida, and Dr Chris Haddock, a primary care physician in...”—"Damar Hamlin may have suffered 'one-in-200 million' injury, docs say", Daily Mail Online, January 2023

“Cardiologist Dr. Bernard Ashby explains why patients shouldn't fear taking statins and how they are a important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems.”—"Hear from a cardiologist why you shouldn't fear taking statins", CNN, August 2022

“Another reason why the state needs to step up is dwindling financial federal support, said Dr. Bernard Ashby, Florida state lead for the Committee to Protect Health Care and a Miami cardiologist.”—"As COVID-19 testing, vaccine sites close, Florida group says need remains in Black communities", Orlando Sentinel, March 2022

cardiac procedures	39
doctor visit	75
hospital care	109
inpatient care	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	38
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	204
doctor visit	465
hospital care	193
inpatient care	194
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
vascular procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	58
Hispanic	300
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	208
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	34
Hispanic	189
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	111
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

blood draw	17
cardiac procedures	80
doctor visit	349
hospital care	143
inpatient care	144
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	149
vascular procedures	92

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	19
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	71
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	75
doctor visit	10
hospital care	122
inpatient care	106
outpatient care	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	43
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	75
doctor visit	388
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
vascular procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	30
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	33
doctor visit	43
hospital care	69
inpatient care	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	53
doctor visit	445
hospital care	160
inpatient care	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	73
vascular procedures	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD treated as a cardiologist in Fort Pierce, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

abdominal imaging	14
blood draw	18
cardiac procedures	91
doctor visit	295
hospital care	145
inpatient care	143
lab tests	17
outpatient care	16
pelvic imaging	14
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	123
vascular procedures	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	171
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	62
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	91
85 and over	51
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	8
Dementia	13

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ModernaTX, Inc.	$4,680 Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine $4,680
Pfizer Inc.	$2,023 ELIQUIS $495	VIAGRA $15	CHANTIX $13	$1,500
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$671 XARELTO $667	INVOKANA $5
Boston Scientific Corporation	$646 WATCHMAN $443	Watchman Device $145	TACHY GENERATOR $23	Tachy System $20	$15
Novo Nordisk Inc	$431 Ozempic $139	RYBELSUS $134	$157
Other	$3,041 ELIQUIS $393	LifeVest $292	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $262	Repatha $232	FARXIGA $135	Other $1,727

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,987
Consulting Fee	$4,695
Honoraria	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$307
Education	$3

Research Payments

Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD has received 312 research payments totaling $577,650.

Biography

Dr. Bernard Ashby works as an adult cardiology specialist in Miami, FL. Dr. Ashby obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernard Ashby, MD From 2014 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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