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Dr. Vinny Ram, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

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

13460 North 94th Drive Suite J-1
Peoria, AZ 85381

(623) 876-8816

Dr. Vinny Ram, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Peoria, AZ specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Vinny Ram, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Health, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus and PHOENIX HEART PLLC.

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13460 North 94th Drive Suite J-1
Peoria, AZ 85381

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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 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.

cardiac procedures	216
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	163
hospital care	279
inpatient care	280
minimally invasive procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	209
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	50
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	172
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	292
hospital care	177
inpatient care	178
minimally invasive procedures	8
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	84
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	198
catheterization	90
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	145
hospital care	352
inpatient care	353
minimally invasive procedures	104
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
vascular procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	16
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	65
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

angioplasty	74
cardiac procedures	322
catheterization	166
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	239
hospital care	605
inpatient care	606
minimally invasive procedures	183
nuclear scan	11
stent placement (stenting)	37
stress testing	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	24
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	73
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	538
catheterization	129
chronic care	152
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	526
hospital care	468
inpatient care	469
minimally invasive procedures	174
nuclear scan	85
stent placement (stenting)	26
stress testing	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	198
vascular procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	31
Hispanic	44
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	99
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

ablation	40
angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	515
catheterization	124
chronic care	215
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	702
hospital care	301
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	255
nuclear scan	90
outpatient care	25
stent placement (stenting)	26
stress testing	183
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
vascular procedures	83

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	19
Hispanic	59
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	79
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

ablation	43
angioplasty	64
cardiac procedures	471
catheterization	149
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	780
hospital care	215
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	256
nuclear scan	98
stent placement (stenting)	32
stress testing	183
ultrasound (sonogram)	141
vascular procedures	93

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	24
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	61
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

ablation	80
angioplasty	100
cardiac procedures	855
catheterization	277
diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	1771
hospital care	278
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	482
nuclear scan	128
stent placement (stenting)	50
stress testing	275
ultrasound (sonogram)	407
vascular procedures	306

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinny Ram, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vinny Ram, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Peoria, AZ were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation	54
angioplasty	63
cardiac procedures	416
catheterization	121
chronic care	183
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	577
hospital care	335
inpatient care	332
minimally invasive procedures	188
nuclear scan	82
outpatient care	25
stent placement (stenting)	31
stress testing	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	198
vascular procedures	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Ram, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	288
Native American / Alaskan Native	5
Hispanic	39
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	51
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinny Ram, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Vinny Ram, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vinny Ram, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

PHOENIX HEART PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$3,877 Vascular $2,298	Cardiovascular-Research only $519	Mitra Clip system $335	CardioMEMS HF System $226	MitraClip $185	Other $315
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$3,582 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $3,341	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $93	$148
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,346 CoreValve Evolut $1,808	ClosureFast $1,177	STENTS $213	VenaSeal $117	Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $32
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,903 WATCHMAN $935	CTO $914	Tachy System $184	WATCHMAN Access System $180	Brady System $148	Other $543
The Spectranetics Corporation	$552 CVX-300CVX-300P $552
Other	$3,999 Repatha $386	Impella $241	PV.035 $223	ELIQUIS $199	OUTBACK LTD Re-Entry Catheter $178	Other $2,771

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,764
Travel and Lodging	$6,802
Honoraria	$1,500
Education	$194

Biography

Dr. Vinny Ram sees patients in Glendale, AZ and Peoria, AZ. His medical specialties are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. His clinical interests include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart valve disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Ram is professionally affiliated with Abrazo Health.

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