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Kristen Wernert, APRN

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), Geriatrics (Elderly Care) and Organ Transplantation

Professional interests include: advanced heart failure, ventricular assist device (VAD), heart problems

201 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 1001
Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 587-4384

Kristen Wernert, APRN is a nurse in Louisville, KY specializing in cardiology (heart disease), geriatrics (elderly care) and organ transplantation. Kristen Wernert, APRN is affiliated with UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

201 Abraham Flexner Way Suite 1001
Louisville, KY 40202

Address:

201 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202

Some issues Kristen Wernert, APRN can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
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	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	55
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
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	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kristen Wernert, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kristen Wernert, APRN treated as a nurse in Louisville, KY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kristen Wernert, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	7

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

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kristen Wernert, APRN From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kristen Wernert, APRN treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	0
Dementia	1

Education & Training

She has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kristen Wernert, APRN 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 Kristen Wernert, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$256 OPSUMIT $147	UPTRAVI $109
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$69 LifeVest $69
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$58 CAMZYOS $58
Pfizer Inc.	$48 PAXLOVID $33	VYNDAQEL $15
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$44 JARDIANCE $44
Other	$167 ENTRESTO $36	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $31	Barostim Neo System $30	FUROSCIX $21	VERQUVO $19	Other $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$642

Biography

Ms. Kristen Wernert is a specialist in organ transplantation, cardiology (heart disease), and geriatrics (elderly care). Ms. Wernert has indicated that her clinical interests include advanced heart failure and ventricular assist device (VAD). She is professionally affiliated with UofL Health. Her practice in Louisville, KY is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.