Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Medicine
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2021 - Present
Medicine, Cardiology,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Obesity and dysrhythmias.
Journal Article J Cardiometab Syndr · 2008 In the United States, obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey estimated that 66% of US adults are either overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25-30 kg/m(2)) or obese (BMI>30 kg/m(2) ... Full text Link to item CiteLong-term mortality in patients with pauses in ventricular electrical activity.
Journal Article Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · November 2005 BACKGROUND: The long-term significance of ventricular pauses of > or =3.0 seconds observed on Holter monitor is unclear, as previously conducted retrospective studies have been poorly controlled. We compared the prognosis of patients with pauses > or =3.0 ... Full text Link to item CiteLeft atrial tachycardia originating from the mitral annulus-aorta junction.
Journal Article Circulation · November 16, 2004 BACKGROUND: At the mitral annulus-aorta (MA-Ao) junction, the left atrium is continuous through the subaortic curtain with the musculature of the anterior mitral leaflet. Under experimental conditions, this region can generate abnormal electrical activity. ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans ·
1996
M.D.