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Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD is a vascular surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in vascular surgery. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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1020 N Mason Road Div Surg Vascular, Suite 225
Saint Louis, MO 63141
4921 Parkview Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2017. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2017)
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Holzem treated my wife for an abdominal aorta blockage. This surgery was on a Emergency Surgery basis. Dr. Holzem saved my wife's life. She was excellent on the explanation of the surgery she was going to perform. This was an early morning call to Dr. Holzem who accepted the surgery seeing we lived 2 hours away. She is exceptional and I would recommend to any one.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine M. Holzem, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,127
Diamondback Peripheral $1,092 |
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$1,077
C3 Delivery System $622 |
GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $226 |
GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $86 |
EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $58 |
GORE DRYSEAL FLEX Introducer Sheath $25 |
Other $60 |
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$1,074
Valiant Captivia $245 |
ENDURANT IIS $220 |
Endurant $131 |
HawkOne $66 |
Argyle $62 |
Other $350 |
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$439
ClotTriever $224 |
FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $195 |
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $20 |
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$405
Zenith $151 |
Zenith Spiral-Z $141 |
Cook Medical AFEN $92 |
Cook Medical Custom Made Device $12 |
COOK $9 |
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$505
Ruby Coil $138 |
FLOSEAL $118 |
IN.PACT Admiral $63 |
ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire $51 |
Endurant $42 |
Other $93 |
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Dr. Katherine Holzem is a specialist in vascular surgery in Saint Louis, MO. Her clinical interests include peripheral artery disease (PAD), aortic aneurysm, and angioplasty. She is affiliated with Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Holzem graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
