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Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)
University of Virginia School of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, heart failure, vascular disease, and more.
2410 ATHERHOLT ROAD
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Lynchburg, VA specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD is affiliated with Centra Health, CENTRA HEALTH, INC and CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

2410 ATHERHOLT ROAD
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Some issues Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD 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 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Lynchburg, VA were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

ablation 104
blood draw 36
cardiac procedures 261
cardioversion 11
catheterization 104
device removal 10
diagnostic procedures 92
doctor visit 870
hospital care 364
implant surgery 95
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 37
inpatient care 340
lab tests 196
minimally invasive procedures 367
outpatient care 27
pulmonary testing 29
thoracic (chest) imaging 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 61
X-rays 25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD.

Gender
Male 873
Female 792
Ethnicity
Black / African American 226
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 1412
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 626
85 and over 340
Less than 65 129
65 to 74 569

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 37
Cancer 9
Dementia 11

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Centra Health
CENTRA HEALTH, INC
CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 28 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lynchburg, VA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AtriCure, Inc. $7,483 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX
$5,532 		ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM
$900 		EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION DEV
$639 		EMR2, EML2
$295 		AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion
$106 		Other
$10
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $3,761 Reveal LINQ
$1,813 		SelectSecure
$524 		Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT
$299 		Amplia MRI
$280 		Micra
$244 		Other
$601
Boston Scientific Corporation $2,061 Brady Generator
$875 		TACHY LEAD
$641 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$144 		WATCHMAN
$83 		Brady System
$35 		Other
$284
Abbott Laboratories $1,476 ENSITE PRECISION
$261 		Advisor Catheter
$200 		TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter
$191 		EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System
$142 		EnSite Velocity System Expansion Modules
$140 		Other
$542
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $1,118 Electrophysiology
$926 		Fortify Assura and Ellipse
$106 		Electrophysiology (EP)
$85
Other $5,087 Carto 3 System
$1,205 		remede System
$618 		Micra
$539 		LifeVest
$519 		Carto 3
$432 		Other
$1,774
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,780
Travel and Lodging $7,223
Consulting Fee $3,150
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,800
Education $33

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew Sackett, MD has received 93 research payments totaling $134,090.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Sackett is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sackett's areas of expertise include heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease. He is affiliated with Centra Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Sackett studied medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

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