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Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology
Boston University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), resuscitation, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and more.
1950 Arlington Street Suite 400
Sarasota, FL 34239

Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Sarasota, FL specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, PANEL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY OF DOCTORS HOSPITAL, PANEL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY OF SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and HEART SPECIALISTS OF SARASOTA PL.

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Office Locations

Address:

1950 Arlington Street Suite 400
Sarasota, FL 34239

Some issues Dr. Brian P. Betensky, 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.

In The News 

“Heart Specialists of Sarasota has hired Dr. Brian P. Betensky, a cardiac electrophysiologist.”—"BUSINESS PEOPLE", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, September 2016

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Sarasota, FL were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

ablation 248
ambulatory monitoring 79
cardiac procedures 813
cardioversion 66
catheterization 248
device removal 23
diagnostic procedures 235
doctor visit 853
hospital care 789
implant surgery 174
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 22
inpatient care 778
minimally invasive procedures 888
outpatient care 16
stress testing 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 294

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD.

Gender
Male 410
Female 305
Ethnicity
Black / African American 12
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 667
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 9
Other 16
Age
75 to 84 297
85 and over 146
Less than 65 27
65 to 74 245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 28
Cancer 8
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
PANEL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY OF DOCTORS HOSPITAL
PANEL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY OF SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
HEART SPECIALISTS OF SARASOTA PL

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $102,879 Ensite Cardiac Mapping System
$28,099 		Cardiac Mapping System
$19,462 		Allure CRT Pacemaker
$7,735 		Endurity Pacemaker
$7,711 		Safire Ablation Catheter
$6,246 		Other
$33,626
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) $93,404 LifeVest
$93,404
Aziyo Biologics, Inc. $52,716 ECM Patch,Pouch
$52,652 		ECM Patch, Pouch
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation $27,145 GENERAL - THERAPIES
$9,190 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$8,682 		Brady System
$1,765 		Tachy System
$567 		Emblem S-ICD
$409 		Other
$6,532
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $13,950 Carto 3
$13,950
Other $28,391 Electrophysiology
$3,809 		Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F
$2,827 		Bradycardia products
$2,598 		XARELTO
$1,858 		Pacemakers
$1,590 		Other
$15,709
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $126,584
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $102,750
Food and Beverage $32,099
Honoraria $31,606
Travel and Lodging $14,876
Other $10,570

Research Payments

Dr. Brian P. Betensky, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $42,028.

Biography

Dr. Brian Betensky is a specialist in adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) in Sarasota, FL. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and a graduate of Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's residency program. He is professionally affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

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