Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD is an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Hospital, METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC and Methodist Hospital Texsan.
311 Camden Street Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78215
3551 Roger Brooke Drive
San Antonio Central, TX 78234
6800 Ih 10 West Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78201
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6800 Inter Highway 10 West Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78201
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.
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Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,513
Vascular $1,503 |
Mitra Clip system $1,467 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $1,077 |
Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System $184 |
NAVITOR $162 |
Other $120 |
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$2,832
INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND $1,347 |
WATCHMAN $890 |
Rotablator $223 |
LOTUS Edge $130 |
GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $119 |
Other $124 |
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$2,167
CoreValve Evolut $2,163 |
CG Future $3 |
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$1,420
Carto 3 System $1,420 |
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$1,270
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $256 |
$1,014 |
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$3,274
Impella $947 |
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $702 |
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $493 |
LifeVest $185 |
Indigo $150 |
Other $797 |
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| $7,262 | |
| $63 |
Dr. Christopher A. Pickett, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $39,823.
Dr. Christopher Pickett is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in San Antonio, TX and San Antonio Central, TX. Dr. Pickett's professional affiliations include Methodist Healthcare, Methodist Physicians, and CHRISTUS Health. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
