Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles and SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC.
Angiogram (Angiography)
Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:
During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.
If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.
A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
The top procedures that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 70 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 70 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 17 |
|---|---|
| catheterization | 17 |
| diagnostic procedures | 17 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 17 |
| vascular procedures | 17 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD for Medicare patients.
| angioplasty | 22 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 53 |
| catheterization | 53 |
| diagnostic procedures | 20 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 53 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 11 |
| vascular procedures | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| catheterization | 14 |
| diagnostic procedures | 14 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
| vascular procedures | 14 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lake Saint Louis, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.
| angioplasty | 22 |
|---|---|
| cardiac procedures | 28 |
| catheterization | 28 |
| diagnostic procedures | 17 |
| hospital care | 70 |
| inpatient care | 70 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 28 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 11 |
| vascular procedures | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Hispanic | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,223
Impella $2,223 |
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$1,722
Supera peripheral stent system $782 |
Absorb GT1 $339 |
ICDs $179 |
Fortify Assura, Ellipse ICD $120 |
Xience Alpine cornary stent system $120 |
Other $183 |
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$1,563
CRM $560 |
Vascular $356 |
Unify Assura $164 |
Fortify Assura and Ellipse $159 |
CardioMEMS HF System $124 |
Other $201 |
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$1,312
GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS $749 |
STENTS $333 |
TACHY GENERATOR $77 |
Tachy System $58 |
TACHY HF $18 |
Other $77 |
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$856
Resolute $365 |
Pacemakers $143 |
STENTS $139 |
TurboHawk $122 |
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $48 |
Other $39 |
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$3,787
LifeVest $799 |
BRILINTA $659 |
XARELTO $467 |
Pradaxa $401 |
ELIQUIS $394 |
Other $1,067 |
| $9,990 | |
| $1,155 | |
| $318 |
Dr. Ammar Nasir, MD has received 29 research payments totaling $90,462.
Dr. Ammar Nasir's areas of specialization are general practice and interventional cardiology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include preventive cardiology, congenital heart disease, and diagnostic evaluation. Patient ratings for Dr. Nasir average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of St. George's University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Nasir trained at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). He is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. His practice in Lake Saint Louis, MO is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
