Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD is a general practitioner in San Francisco, CA specializing in general practice, cardiology (heart disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD is affiliated with Regents of the University of California, UCSF Health, UCSF, UNIVERSITY ANESTHESIA MEDICAL GROUP and Cardiac Critical Care Unit.
505 Parnassus Avenue 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143-0624
400 Parnassus Avenue Plaza Level
San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Francisco, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and dementia.
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Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2017)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samuel Benjamin Brusca, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Samuel Brusca is a specialist in general practice, cardiology (heart disease), and critical care (intensive care medicine). His areas of expertise include heart failure, heart attack, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Brusca accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. After attending New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Brusca is professionally affiliated with UCSF Health, Hill Physicians, and Regents of the University of California. According to Hill Physicians, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Francisco, CA.
