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Tammy Fendya, CRNP

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, emergency care, abdominal problems

1163 Country Club Road Emergency Department
Monongahela, PA 15063

(724) 258-1800

Tammy Fendya, CRNP is a nurse in Monongahela, PA specializing in emergency medicine. Tammy Fendya, CRNP is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Penn Highlands Healthcare and ST CLAIR MEDICAL SERVICES INC.

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1163 Country Club Road Emergency Department
Monongahela, PA 15063

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119 Wilson Road
Bentleyville, PA 15314

Some issues Tammy Fendya, CRNP can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

emergency care	222

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	48
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

emergency care	227

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	36
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	8

emergency care	177

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	33
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

emergency care	192

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	37
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

emergency care	106

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Tammy Fendya, CRNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Tammy Fendya, CRNP treated as a nurse in Monongahela, PA were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

emergency care	184
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tammy Fendya, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tammy Fendya, CRNP From 2016 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tammy Fendya, CRNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	5
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Tammy Fendya, CRNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

Penn Highlands Healthcare

ST CLAIR MEDICAL SERVICES INC

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Biography

Ms. Tammy Fendya works as an emergency medicine. In her practice, she is particularly interested in stroke, abdominal problems, and emergency care. Ms. Fendya is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare and the University of Pittsburgh Physicians.

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