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Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease

1595 SOQUEL DRIVE SUITE 140
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-4444

Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD is a physiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation).

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Address:

1595 SOQUEL DRIVE SUITE 140
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Some issues Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD 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	136
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	74
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	158
inpatient care	158

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	74
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

hospital care	203
inpatient care	203

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	370
inpatient care	370

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

hospital care	262
inpatient care	262

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD treated as a physiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	177
inpatient care	177

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thao Thi Thu Duong, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	12
Cancer	1

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$221 ENTRESTO $221
Abbott Laboratories	$174 HeartMate $174
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$111 SEEBRI $111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$61 INVOKANA $61
Merz North America, Inc.	$12 Xeomin $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$579

Biography

Dr. Thao Duong is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). In her practice, Dr. Duong focuses on stroke. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Santa Cruz, CA.

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