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Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Professional interests include: stroke

530 S JACKSON STREET
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 562-3000

Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO is an anesthesiologist in Louisville, KY specializing in anesthesiology. Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO is affiliated with UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

530 S JACKSON STREET
Louisville, KY 40202

Some issues Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO 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.

hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

hospital care	126
inpatient care	126

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	34
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

hospital care	50
injections	11
inpatient care	50
nerve block	11

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

hospital care	62
injections	10
inpatient care	62
nerve block	10

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

hospital care	32
injections	13
inpatient care	32
nerve block	13

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

hospital care	140
inpatient care	140

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

hospital care	147
inpatient care	147

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO treated as an anesthesiologist in Louisville, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and injections.

hospital care	95
injections	11
inpatient care	95
nerve block	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	6
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	13
Dementia	11

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UofL Health

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$355 Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring $197	EV1000 Clinical Platform $46	$111
Mallinckrodt LLC	$104 OFIRMEV $104
Baxter Healthcare	$78 Specialty Pharmaceuticals - ANESTHESIA SUPRANE $78
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$38 Ultiva $38
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$20 CLEVIPREX $20
Other	$57 FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE $19	BRIDION $15	7 FLAT PANEL MONITOR ONLY F/C-MAC, HDMI $12	Precedex (Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injec $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$651

Biography

Dr. Jerrad Businger is an anesthesiology specialist in Louisville, KY. His clinical interests encompass stroke. He is professionally affiliated with UofL Health. Dr. Businger has an open panel in Louisville, KY according to Doctor.com.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerrad Robert Businger, DO From 2014 - 2021

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General Payments

Biography

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