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Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD

Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology
Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial flutter, and more.
3000 32ND AVENUE S
Fargo, ND 58103

Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Fargo, ND specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD is affiliated with INNOVIS HEALTH LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

3000 32ND AVENUE S
Fargo, ND 58103

Some issues Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, 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 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Fargo, ND were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

ablation 47
cardiac procedures 150
catheterization 47
diagnostic procedures 47
doctor visit 327
hospital care 185
implant surgery 73
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 17
inpatient care 185
minimally invasive procedures 197
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD.

Gender
Male 486
Female 416
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 860
Native American / Alaskan Native 20
Hispanic
Other 6
Age
75 to 84 329
85 and over 276
Less than 65 65
65 to 74 231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 33
Cancer 7
Dementia 10

Education & Training

She has a state license in North Dakota.

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam, MBBS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fargo, ND. 

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2024-02-15
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Very unhappy with this visit. Seen a heart Dr. And first thing she asked was why were you sent here (referred by my cardiologist) told her because of extra heart beat and low pulse rate. She said every thing looked good on my chart so I didn't have to come back to see her unless I had a problem. SHE DIDNT EVEN LISTEN TO MY HEART OR CHECK MY PULSE. Isn't this what a heart Dr. Does???
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-31
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Dr Mani was very professional and genuinely cared about my health concerns! . Very impressed with her knowledge and taking the extra steps to come up with a plan for my heart!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-15
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As usual, I couldn't be happier with the care and treatment.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-23
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Excellent

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $8,134 Micra
$1,569 		Arctic Front
$1,052 		SelectSecure
$939 		Reveal LINQ
$198 		Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT
$69 		Other
$4,306
Medtronic, Inc. $7,216 Micra
$956 		Adapta
$104 		LINQ II
$79 		COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN
$41 		TYRX
$14 		Other
$6,022
Abbott Laboratories $5,780 ENSITE PRECISION
$5,183 		EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System
$148 		Cardiac Mapping System
$97 		CRT-Ds
$96 		Advisor Catheter
$63 		Other
$194
Boston Scientific Corporation $1,754 EMBLEM
$677 		GENERAL - THERAPIES
$156 		EMBLEM MRI S-ICD
$126 		OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED
$100 		Hardware
$82 		Other
$614
BIOTRONIK INC. $691
$691
Other $622 Electrophysiology
$175 		CRM
$164 		Unify Assura
$61 		CVX-300CVX-300P
$60 		Electrophysiology (EP)
$44 		Other
$117
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $16,228
Food and Beverage $7,819
Education $148

Biography

Dr. Saraswathy Manickavasagam specializes in adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and practices in Fargo, ND. Areas of expertise for Dr. Manickavasagam include atrial flutter, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy. Doctor.com reports that she is not accepting new patients.

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