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Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

Professional interests include: cardiomyopathy, aortic dissection, enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), and more.

3371 Route 100
Macungie, PA 18062

(610) 402-5369

Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN is a nurse in Allentown, PA specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist). Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 205
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

2128 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive E
Lehighton, PA 18235

Address:

3371 Route 100
Macungie, PA 18062

Some issues Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN 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.

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	60
Dementia	26
Cancer	25

doctor visit	48

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

doctor visit	138

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	25
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	62
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

doctor visit	75

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	167

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	37
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	25

doctor visit	111

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	26
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

doctor visit	201
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN treated as a nurse in Allentown, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	123
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	28

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	8
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Denise J. McPherson, CRNP, MSN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Biography

Ms. Denise McPherson specializes in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and practices in Allentown, PA, Lehighton, PA, and Macungie, PA. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG).