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Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Burlingame, CA specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). She graduated from Grant Medical College. Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.
Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.
When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.
It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.
Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD graduated from Grant Medical College. She completed residency at Jacobi Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Electrophysiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Grant Medical College
Residency: Jacobi Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Electrophysiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net..., Accepted Health Plan of San Mateo Plans: CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund..., Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including....
According to our sources, Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 224 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlingame, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kavisha Bhachu Patel, FACC, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,557
Acticor 7 VR-T DX $666 |
Rivacor 7 DR-T $456 |
Selectra $72 |
Solia $38 |
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AVEIR $1,435 |
ENSITE PRECISION $739 |
ADVISOR $64 |
NA $36 |
GALLANT $34 |
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Micra $236 |
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EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $97 |
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Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F $68 |
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Dr. Kavisha Patel is a cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) specialist. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: cardioversion, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and pacemaker. Dr. Patel is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. She attended Grant Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Jacobi Medical Center for residency. Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Patel is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Burlingame, CA.
