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Dr. William Cornwell, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Sports Medicine and Adult Cardiology

Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: cardiomyopathy, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), transplant procedures, and more.

12505 E. 16th Avenue Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-5300

Dr. William Cornwell, MD is a cardiologist in Denver, CO specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, sports medicine and adult cardiology. He graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. William Cornwell, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Heart Failure Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

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Address:

100 Cook Street Suite 412
Denver, CO 80206

Address:

12505 E. 16th Avenue Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

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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.

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hospital care	24
inpatient care	25

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	43
inpatient care	44

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	19
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	40
Dementia	28
Cancer	22

hospital care	43
inpatient care	32
outpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

diagnostic procedures	14
hospital care	139
inpatient care	120
outpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	27
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	28
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	35
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	51
hospital care	105
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	23
pulmonary testing	10
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	22
Hispanic	27
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	30
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	61
hospital care	91
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	12
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	38
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	9
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	43
hospital care	38
inpatient care	39
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	29
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	10
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	39
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	18
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	27
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	89
hospital care	58
inpatient care	59
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Cornwell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Cornwell, MD treated as a cardiologist in Denver, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	57
hospital care	68
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	15
outpatient care	15
pulmonary testing	10
vascular procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Cornwell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	4
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	66

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	9
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. William Cornwell, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Cornwell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Heart Failure Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$19,479 $19,479
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,631 HeartWare HVAD $3,631
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,000 $1,000
Medtronic, Inc.	$826 HeartWare HVAD $826
Abbott Laboratories	$520 Circulatory Support $345	Assurity Pacemaker $128	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $30	HeartMate $18
Other	$241 HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $116	HeartMate PHP $74	LifeVest $24	VIBERZI $17	$9

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,660
Travel and Lodging	$5,520
Food and Beverage	$2,518

Research Payments

Dr. William Cornwell, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $305,107.

Biography

Dr. William Cornwell specializes in adult cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and sports medicine. Dr. Cornwell's areas of expertise include the following: advanced heart failure, heart attack, and syncope (fainting). He obtained his medical school training at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is affiliated with UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. Dr. Cornwell welcomes new patients at his office inDenver, CO as reported by Doctor.com.

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