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Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: myocarditis, hypertension (high blood pressure), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and more.

2400 Patterson Street Suite 502
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 515-1900

Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group and CENTENNIAL HEART LLC.

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2400 Patterson Street Suite 502
Nashville, TN 37203

Some issues Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD can help you with:

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:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

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.

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.

**Gender**
Male	661
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1189
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	159
Less than 65	171

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	995
cardioversion	42
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1463
hospital care	613
inpatient care	614
minimally invasive procedures	114
nuclear scan	179
stress testing	367
ultrasound (sonogram)	633
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	651
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1187
Black	98
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	565
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	177
Less than 65	151

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	958
cardioversion	46
doctor visit	1123
hospital care	730
inpatient care	731
minimally invasive procedures	99
nuclear scan	153
stress testing	314
ultrasound (sonogram)	665

**Gender**
Male	1258
Female	1118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2136
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	986
From 75 to 84	822
85 and over	294
Less than 65	274

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	869
cardioversion	33
doctor visit	1136
hospital care	629
inpatient care	630
minimally invasive procedures	106
nuclear scan	129
stress testing	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	638

**Gender**
Male	734
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1229
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	627
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	178
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	995
cardioversion	29
doctor visit	1238
hospital care	745
inpatient care	746
minimally invasive procedures	109
nuclear scan	128
stress testing	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	764

**Gender**
Male	703
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1221
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	155
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	795
cardioversion	29
doctor visit	1211
hospital care	661
inpatient care	662
minimally invasive procedures	92
nuclear scan	107
stress testing	168
ultrasound (sonogram)	628

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	709

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1232
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	166
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	677
cardioversion	40
doctor visit	1260
hospital care	634
inpatient care	635
minimally invasive procedures	135
nuclear scan	75
stress testing	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	574

**Gender**
Male	1022
Female	1032

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1770
Black	218
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	923
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	226
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	469
cardioversion	44
doctor visit	1155
hospital care	698
inpatient care	699
minimally invasive procedures	96
nuclear scan	43
stress testing	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	418

**Gender**
Male	652
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	138
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	565
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	147
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	802
cardioversion	75
doctor visit	1939
hospital care	793
inpatient care	794
minimally invasive procedures	146
nuclear scan	86
stress testing	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	615

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD treated as a cardiologist in Nashville, TN were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring	30
cardiac procedures	840
cardioversion	41
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1353
hospital care	685
inpatient care	684
minimally invasive procedures	108
nuclear scan	119
outpatient care	10
stress testing	223
ultrasound (sonogram)	617
vascular procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD.

**Gender**
Male	637
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1105
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	409
85 and over	150
Less than 65	146
65 to 74	544

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1988. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1988)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group

CENTENNIAL HEART LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,133 HeartMate PHP $974	Vascular $159
Abbott Laboratories	$924 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $272	CardioMEMS HF System $208	CardioMEMS $150	HeartMate $143	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $80	Other $71
Pfizer Inc.	$333 VYNDAQEL $220	ELIQUIS $113
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$149 XARELTO $149
Boston Scientific Corporation	$130 GENERAL - STENTS $112	WATCHMAN Access System $18
Other	$674 Impella $126	CARDIOHELP $91	EKOSONIC $91	Repatha $64	ENTRESTO $52	Other $251

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,494
Travel and Lodging	$750
Education	$99

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas Stevan Johnston, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $14,339.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Johnston is a specialist in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He works in Nashville, TN. His clinical interests include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart failure, and myocarditis. Dr. Johnston graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with TriStar Medical Group.

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