Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist in Milford, CT specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.
205 Sub Way Suite 101
Milford, CT 06461
2979 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
3272 Main Street 2nd Floor
Stratford, CT 06614
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.
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:
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:
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 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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Milford, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Residency: Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
According to our sources, Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Thomas Carreras, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$12,117
COREVALVE EVOLUT R $11,669 |
CoreValve Evolut $324 |
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $124 |
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$5,110
WATCHMAN Access System $3,363 |
WATCHMAN $1,459 |
WATCHMAN FLX $143 |
STENTS $55 |
CTO $43 |
Other $47 |
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$2,470
Mitra Clip system $1,703 |
PCI Optimization $206 |
Vascular Closure Devices $130 |
CardioMEMS HF System $117 |
AMPLATZER TORQVUE 45 X 45 $101 |
Other $214 |
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$1,922
CoreValve Evolut $1,858 |
Resolute $64 |
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$1,412
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $453 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $68 |
$890 |
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$394
Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $160 |
SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $76 |
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $49 |
Definity $34 |
PRALUENT $26 |
Other $48 |
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Dr. Edward Carreras is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Carreras include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), heart valve disease, and patent foramen ovale. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Carreras is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California. Hartford Healthcare reports that Dr. Carreras is accepting new patients at his office in Milford, CT. Before completing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dr. Carreras attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine.
