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Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of Delhi, University College of Medical Sciences (1994)

Professional interests include: restrictive cardiomyopathy , atherectomy, fractional flow reserve (FFR), and more.

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

(301) 868-8000

Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Clinton, MD specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Delhi, University College of Medical Sciences in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Luminis Health, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, CAPITOL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA and DIMENSIONS HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

Address:

8116 Good Luck Road Suite 305
Lanham, MD 20706

Some issues Dr. Vivek Bahl, 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 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	549
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	813
Hispanic	33
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	192
Less than 65	239

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

angioplasty	20
blood draw	117
cardiac procedures	714
catheterization	88
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	1091
hospital care	524
inpatient care	485
minimally invasive procedures	88
nuclear scan	134
outpatient care	39
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	317
vascular procedures	89

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	794

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	949
Hispanic	23
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	445
85 and over	188
Less than 65	239

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	57
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

blood draw	134
cardiac procedures	838
catheterization	54
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	1296
emergency care	20
hospital care	309
inpatient care	310
minimally invasive procedures	54
nuclear scan	185
stress testing	391
ultrasound (sonogram)	377
vascular procedures	83

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	1572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	1980
Hispanic	46
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1208
From 75 to 84	872
85 and over	356
Less than 65	424

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	58
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

angioplasty	22
blood draw	157
cardiac procedures	893
catheterization	85
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	1422
emergency care	17
hospital care	409
inpatient care	410
minimally invasive procedures	85
nuclear scan	188
stent placement (stenting)	22
stress testing	398
ultrasound (sonogram)	444
vascular procedures	213

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	861

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	1081
Hispanic	44
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	657
From 75 to 84	521
85 and over	193
Less than 65	232

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	56
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

blood draw	139
cardiac procedures	807
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1546
emergency care	50
hospital care	260
inpatient care	261
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	190
stress testing	408
ultrasound (sonogram)	407
vascular procedures	268

**Gender**
Male	716
Female	827

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	1029
Hispanic	35
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	649
From 75 to 84	477
85 and over	179
Less than 65	238

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	57
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

angioplasty	44
blood draw	191
cardiac procedures	834
catheterization	63
doctor visit	1629
emergency care	55
hospital care	198
inpatient care	199
minimally invasive procedures	63
nuclear scan	77
stent placement (stenting)	44
stress testing	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	579
vascular procedures	229

**Gender**
Male	646
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	904
Hispanic	41
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	441
85 and over	158
Less than 65	203

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	60
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

angioplasty	42
blood draw	167
cardiac procedures	739
catheterization	93
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1600
emergency care	32
hospital care	74
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	93
nuclear scan	80
stent placement (stenting)	42
stress testing	174
ultrasound (sonogram)	446
vascular procedures	211

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	840
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	513
From 75 to 84	427
85 and over	145
Less than 65	156

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	61
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

angioplasty	28
blood draw	135
cardiac procedures	526
catheterization	79
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	1167
lab tests	80
minimally invasive procedures	79
nuclear scan	60
stent placement (stenting)	28
stress testing	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	295
vascular procedures	149

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	618
Hispanic	29
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	108
Less than 65	123

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

angioplasty	30
blood draw	107
cardiac procedures	1220
catheterization	116
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	2134
hospital care	140
inpatient care	141
lab tests	107
minimally invasive procedures	116
nuclear scan	214
stent placement (stenting)	30
stress testing	465
ultrasound (sonogram)	666
vascular procedures	221

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD for Medicare patients.

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

ambulatory monitoring	10
angioplasty	29
blood draw	139
cardiac procedures	809
catheterization	74
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1451
emergency care	34
hospital care	324
inpatient care	317
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	74
nuclear scan	142
outpatient care	29
stent placement (stenting)	29
stress testing	303
ultrasound (sonogram)	423
vascular procedures	179

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	565
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	821
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	326
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	387
85 and over	151
Less than 65	185
65 to 74	503

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	11
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD graduated from University of Delhi, University College of Medical Sciences in 1994. He completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Delhi, University College of Medical Sciences (1994)

Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vivek Bahl, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Luminis Health

MedStar Health

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

CAPITOL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA

DIMENSIONS HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,587 BRILINTA $2,289	CRESTOR $104	$195
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,819 STENTS $478	Patient Management - Data Connectivity Solutions $351	HawkOne $185	Drug-Coated Balloons $156	IN.PACT Admiral $143	Other $507
BIOTRONIK INC.	$1,323 Rivacor $137	BioMonitor 2 $136	Acticor $99	BioMonitor $49	Bradycardia products $12	Other $888
Pfizer Inc.	$1,078 ELIQUIS $606	VYNDAQEL $264	PAXLOVID $192	NURTEC ODT $17
Cook Medical LLC	$901 Cook Medical Stents $221	Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent $160	Cook Medical Angioplasty $128	Cook Medical Wire Guides $117	ADVANCE $76	Other $200
Other	$12,913 XARELTO $852	Repatha $734	ENTRESTO $627	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $607	Impella $493	Other $9,599

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,591
Consulting Fee	$350
Travel and Lodging	$344
Education	$338

Biography

Dr. Vivek Bahl is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in Clinton, MD and Lanham, MD. These areas are among his clinical interests: aortic valve regurgitation, myxoma, and coronary angiogram. His residency was performed at Washington Hospital Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland. Dr. Bahl (or staff) speaks the following languages: Hindi and Punjabi. He is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, and Luminis Health.