Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO is an interventional cardiologist in Du Bois, PA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare, DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKVILLE HOSPITAL, ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER and DUBOIS REGIONAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES.
145 Hospital Avenue Suite 211
Du Bois, PA 15801
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239 Colonnade Boulevard First Floor
State College, PA 16803
763 Johnsonburg Road Suite 110
Saint Marys, PA 15857
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. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Du Bois, PA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Crozer-Keystone Health System. He is certified by the Board Certified, Cardiovascular Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006)
Residency: Crozer-Keystone Health System
Board Certification: Board Certified, Cardiovascular Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brent Aaron Barnes, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,272
XARELTO $1,270 |
$2 |
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$1,050
LifeVest $1,050 |
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$763
ELIQUIS $648 |
VYNDAQEL $55 |
VIAGRA $23 |
NURTEC ODT $20 |
PAXLOVID $17 |
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$641
ENTRESTO $540 |
LEQVIO $88 |
NON BRAND $12 |
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$501
ELIQUIS $412 |
CAMZYOS $77 |
$13 |
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$3,453
Repatha $291 |
BRILINTA $286 |
PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $211 |
Impella $189 |
VERQUVO $157 |
Other $2,318 |
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Dr. Brent Barnes is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in Dubois, PA and Saint Marys, PA. Dr. Barnes graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is especially interested in non-invasive cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.
