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Jan Margaret Syata, PA

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), patent foramen ovale, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and more.

202 10th Street Se Suite 225
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 368-2150

Jan Margaret Syata, PA is in Cedar Rapids, IA specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Jan Margaret Syata, PA is affiliated with University of Iowa, UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, St. Luke's Hospital, ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL and MERCY SERVICES IOWA CITY INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1026 A Avenue Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Address:

202 10th Street Se Suite 225
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Some issues Jan Margaret Syata, PA 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 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.

bypass surgery	13
cardiac procedures	26
open surgery	26
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	10
cardiac procedures	20
open surgery	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	28
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Jan Margaret Syata, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jan Margaret Syata, PA treated as in Cedar Rapids, IA were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and reconstructive surgery.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	24
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
open surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jan Margaret Syata, PA.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jan Margaret Syata, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jan Margaret Syata, PA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA and has a state license in Iowa.

Board Certification: National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jan Margaret Syata, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

UnityPoint Health

University of Iowa Health Care

St. Luke's Hospital

ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL

MERCY SERVICES IOWA CITY INC

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Biography

Ms. Jan Syata's area of specialization is cardiothoracic surgery. She has a special interest in surgical procedures. She is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health, St. Luke's Hospital, and the University of Iowa Health Care.