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Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Government Medical College, Patiala

Professional interests include: stroke, carotid artery stenting, embolization, and more.

2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 2200 (north Medical Office Building)
Loveland, CO 80538

(970) 203-7230

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD is a vascular neurologist in Loveland, CO specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala. Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, UCHealth Neurovascular Clinic - Loveland, BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 2200 (north Medical Office Building)
Loveland, CO 80538

Some issues Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“"Time is critical in this type of procedure," said Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, a vascular and interventional neurologist at MCR who moved to northern Colorado last year to help build the thrombectomy...”—"UCHealth Brings Game-Changing Stroke Treatment to Northern Colorado", North Forty News, March 2024

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	121
emergency care	63
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
vascular procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	56
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

doctor visit	109
emergency care	109
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
minimally invasive procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	17
vascular procedures	97

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	74
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

doctor visit	151
emergency care	101
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
vascular procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	78
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

doctor visit	296
emergency care	79
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	14
stent placement (stenting)	14
vascular procedures	193

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Loveland, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	170
emergency care	88
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	15
vascular procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD.

**Gender**
Female	49
Male	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	80
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala. He completed residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Government Medical College, Patiala

Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

UCHealth Neurovascular Clinic - Loveland

BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$5,007 PIPELINE $1,631	Covidien-Access $1,570	Solitaire $1,204	Axium $602
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,789 TRUFILL $1,789
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$890 Reveal LINQ $273	Mo.Ma $23	$594
MicroVention, Inc.	$176 Sofia $118	WEB Aneurysm Embolization System $58
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$121 Zecuity $88	AZILECT $32
Other	$412 SOLITAIRE X $94	Pradaxa $54	AXS VECTA 71 $50	Coils $47	EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device $43	Other $124

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,891
Food and Beverage	$3,238
Education	$265

Biography

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva practices vascular neurology. His areas of expertise include brain aneurysm, neurosurgery, and carotid artery stenting. After completing medical school at Government Medical College, Patiala, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU). In addition to English, Dr. Sachdeva (or staff) speaks Hindi and Punjabi. He is professionally affiliated with UCHealth and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.