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Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD

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(Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD)

(396 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Dartmouth Medical School (2009)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, intensive care, coronary artery disease, and more.

1250 S. CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 300
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-3110

Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD is a cardiologist in Allentown, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S. CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 300
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

3371 Route 100 Suite 305
Macungie, PA 18062

Some issues Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, 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.

cardiac procedures	175
doctor visit	52
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
nuclear scan	42
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	118
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	700
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	167
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
minimally invasive procedures	39
nuclear scan	84
stress testing	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	617

**Gender**
Male	878
Female	867

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1558
Black	50
Hispanic	77
Asian	19
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	657
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	283
Less than 65	259

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	618
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	188
hospital care	538
inpatient care	538
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	35
nuclear scan	77
stress testing	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	542

**Gender**
Male	606
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1106
Black	35
Hispanic	59
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	202
Less than 65	165

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	573
doctor visit	254
hospital care	468
inpatient care	468
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	84
stress testing	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	490

**Gender**
Male	629
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1112
Black	27
Hispanic	60
Asian	15
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	212
Less than 65	155

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	559
doctor visit	241
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	51
stress testing	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	509

**Gender**
Male	589
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1056
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	473
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	203
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

cardiac procedures	955
doctor visit	273
hospital care	370
inpatient care	370
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	38
stress testing	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	918

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	722

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1249
Black	28
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	232
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	1714
doctor visit	588
hospital care	773
inpatient care	773
minimally invasive procedures	42
nuclear scan	104
stress testing	266
ultrasound (sonogram)	1519

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD treated as a cardiologist in Allentown, PA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	757
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	254
hospital care	450
inpatient care	450
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	30
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	676

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	683
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	16

**Age**
85 and over	125
75 to 84	235
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	306

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2009. She completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School (2009)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 396 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$168 ELIQUIS $117	CAMZYOS $51
Abbott Laboratories	$125 CardioMEMS $125
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$31 LifeVest $31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$16 XARELTO $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$340

Biography

Dr. Yasotha Rajeswaran is a cardiology (heart disease) specialist. Her average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rajeswaran's areas of expertise include myocarditis, pre-eclampsia, and syncope (fainting). She studied medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. For her professional training, Dr. Rajeswaran completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. In addition to English, she speaks Tamil. Dr. Rajeswaran is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Allentown, PA.