Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Professor of Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Section Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Aziz is managing a very busy electrophysiology service performing more than 700 electrophysiology procedures annually. These included a variety of every electrophysiology cases from all device implantations (Pacemakers, implantable and subcutaneous defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization devices) to all complex ablations (with extensive ablation experience for paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia, Lariat left atrial Closure device, and ventricular tachycardia for idiopathic, ischemic and non-ischemic hearts). He is one of the leading laser lead extractor, performing the most difficult cases with a great success record. Recently was named to the Stereotaxis CENTURY club, which recognizes the top robotic navigation ablation experts in the nation. Dr. Aziz is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He attended the Faculty of Medicine of Alexandria University in Egypt and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury, NY. Dr. Aziz completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center along with a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure at Montefiore-Einstein Heart Institute. He also run a very robust research department as the director of the ACAP cardiac research program (which consist of 12 novel state of the art clinical management pathways with all their databases) publishing more than 130 abstracts and 80 manuscripts and book chapters. He is currently the principle investigator for 12 national and international electrophysiology trials including RESPONT-CRT (Sorin), RAID (NIH), VEST (Zoll Medical Corporation), SDD for ICD (St. Jude Medical), GLORIA-AF (Boehringer Inglheim Pharmaceuticals), MADIT-PARS, NAVISTAR THERMoCOOL and on the advisory board for multiple device companies (Biotronik, Sorin and Barclay’s). He is named in the NEW YORK TOP PHYSICIAN SUPER DOCTORS published by the New York Times for the past six years and is a fellow of the heart rhythm society joining the elite physicians in the field of electrophysiology.

Education and Training

College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York Institute of Technology

Alexandria School of Medicine MB. CHB 1989

Board Certification

Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Internal Medicine)

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology

American Osteopathic Board of Electrophysiology

Spectranetics Laser CVX-300 Lead Management

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certified

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RCIS

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Arabic 22 years of experience

Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.

Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.'s Expert Contributions

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Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOAC's)
The novel drugs are called dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), and edoxaban (Lixiana). The trade names are those in parenthesis. Edoxaban was the most recent drug studied and was the subject of the Engage AF TIMI 48 trial (4).First, your insurance provider might have a...
Questions About Heart Rate
1. What is a heart rate? What does it indicate, and why is it important?Heart rate (HR) is the number of heart beats calculated per minute. The heart is the source of life in the human body, so it is a very busy organ, working 24/7 with a total of about 80,000-110,000 beats per day. The average...
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm abnormality. It is caused by abnormal electrical signals that are causing the heart to beat irregularly and usually very fast.Symptoms of atrial fibrillation are palpitations (racing heart, skipped beats, and irregular heartbeats), chest...

What's the difference between an echocardiogram and EKG?
Echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart to access heart muscle function, the valves of the heart and any abnormalities around the heart. While EKG looks mainly at the conduction (electrical) abnormalities of the heart. READ MORE
What should I expect before and after coronary angiography?
Coronary angiogram is cardiac cauterization were contrast is injected through a tiny catheter that is placed in the arteries either from the groin or from the arm to access the coronaries (arteries that supply the heart). Relatively quick procedure, and ambulation is typically within couple of hours depending on the access site. READ MORE
What can I expect from carotid doppler?
Not at all, they place medical gel at the carotid site at the side of your neck and a small US probe is used. You will hear some sound depicting the flow of blood within the artery. It should take about 10 minutes READ MORE
What is the difference between a CT scan and a coronary CTA?
It is a specialized CT scan of the heart that require injection of a bolus of intravenous contrast to evaluate the coronary arteries. READ MORE
Are coronary calcium scans necessary?
A coronary calcium scan is generally considered useful for people who have a known moderate risk of heart disease or when the risk is uncertain. There are different tools for an initial risk assessment, but all of them use factors, such as your age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and tobacco use. A moderate risk is generally defined as a 5 to 7.5 percent chance of a heart attack in the next 10 years or when the risk is calculated to be low, but there is a history of heart attacks at an early age in the family. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association guidelines published in 2013 on cardiovascular risk assessment suggested that it would be reasonable to perform coronary calcium heart scans for people with a calculated risk of 5 to 7.5 percent or when "a risk-based treatment decision is uncertain." A Calcium scan does result in radiation exposure. While this exposure is generally considered safe, it is not recommended when there is no likely benefit to getting the scan. In other words, when the scan is not likely to provide any information that is useful in defining your risk or directing a treatment plan, the risk of radiation exposure outweighs any potential benefit. According to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association guidelines, a calcium scan is generally not recommended for the following people: Men under age 40 and women under age 50, because detectable calcium at younger ages is not likely People who have a low risk, because detectable calcium is highly unlikely, in the absence of family history of heart attacks at early age People who already have a known high risk, because the heart scan will likely not provide any additional information to guide treatment decisions People who already have symptoms or a diagnosis of heart disease, because the procedure would not help doctors better understand the disease progression or risk People who already had an abnormal coronary calcium heart scan READ MORE
What do echocardiograms detect?
Echocardiography, also called an echo test or heart ultrasound, is a test that takes “moving pictures” of the heart with sound waves. It doesn’t hurt. Echo tests are done by trained sonographers. You’ll lie on a bed on your left side or back, the sonographer will put special jelly on a probe and move it over your chest area, ultra-high-frequency sound waves will pick up images of your heart and valves. Your heart’s movements can be seen on a video screen, it usually takes one hour and is painless and has no side effects. Sometimes the probe needs to be closer to your heart to give clearer pictures. Sound waves will pick up images as explained above. What can the test show? The size and shape of your heart, how well your heart is working overall, if a wall or section of heart muscle is weak and not working correctly, If you have problems with your heart’s READ MORE
Can EKG show an old heart attack?
Yes, there are some signs that can be seen on EKG which could be suggestive of old heart attack. EKG shows the travel of electrical impulses through the conduction system and the heart muscle and should the patient has any abnormality in the conduction system or the muscle that would result in an abnormality that can be detected by experienced eyes in an EKG. READ MORE
How long does a stress test take?
Depend on what king of stress test it is. Treadmill stress test can take up to an hour. A stress test that combine treadmill and imaging (nuclear or echocardiography) can take longer 1:30-2 hours READ MORE
What can a Holter monitor tell me about my heart?
Holter monitor is a beat to beat evaluation of your heart beat over a period of time typically 24 or 48 hours. Typically you get the total heart rate, average heart rate, maximum and minimum heart rate and any abnormalities in the rhythm and any extra beats either from the upper or lower chamber of the heart. In summary it is a snapshot of all heart activities over certain period of time READ MORE
What is sinus arrhythmia?
Sinus arrhythmia is typically a subtle changes in the sinus rhythm that could be very benign due to respiratory variation in the majority of cases however in very small portion of the population can be a precursor of further arrhythmias READ MORE
What tests will I have at my cardiology follow up?
Post cardiac surgery physicians typically order an echocardiography to evaluate of heart function, and an electrocardiogram to rule out arrhythmia. READ MORE
Is ECG safe for children?
Yes, it is a very simple test that is performed by placing sticky electrodes on the skin and recording the heart beat (electrical activity). It is a non-invasive procedure and posts no harm whatsoever. Good luck. READ MORE
Can atrial fibrillation lead to heart failure?
Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease, that can lead to many symptoms including shortness of breath, fatigue, sleepiness, stroke and could lead to heart failure. Please review this brief video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXpED4UUu4s READ MORE
What will a carotid doppler show?
It typically looks for blockages of the artery that could cause stroke or passing out. READ MORE
EKG was abnormal. Is this bad?
Abnormal ECG can range from a slight abnormality that can be a variant to a major problem, cardiologist can easily differentiate between normal variant and real abnormal ECG READ MORE
What is a heart murmur?
A heart murmur is typically caused by a leaky heart valve, however abnormally fast heart rate could be a normal reaction to stress or anxiety or an abnormal rhythm due to abnormality in the electrical system of the heart. My suggestion is to see a cardiologist who will likely order some sort of a monitoring system for couple of weeks to capture the rhythm and appropriately analyse it. READ MORE
What does an EKG look for?
Electrocardiogram is the simplest and first test that is done to evaluate the electrical system (nervous) system of the heart. READ MORE
Is a coronary angiography just an x-ray?
It is a CT scan where they inject contrast to evaluate the arteries that supply the heart (Coronary Arteries). READ MORE
My heart rate is slow? Is it bad?
You're 20 and your heart rate at baseline should be low and 60-65 is appropriate. READ MORE
How does a Holter monitor work?
It is a continual ECG for 24-48 hours and count every heart beat during this time. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Atrial Fibrillation ManagmentVentricular Tachycardia ManagamentSyncopeImplantable cardiac Devices (Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Biventricular Devices)Leadless Pacemaker ImplantationLaser Lead ExtractionAdvanced Device Therapy for Sleep Apnea Cardioneuroablation

Faculty Titles & Positions

Faculty of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology -
Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking; Upcoming Lecutres in Greece and Spain for the European Society of Cardiology -
On Board for the following Journals: European Journal of Medical Research, International Journal of Clinical Medicine, World Journal of Cardiovascular, Disease, Transtitional Medicine and Research Journal of Health Care Quality, Progress in Cardiovascula -
Preceptor, Department of Cardiology St. Joseph’s School of Cardiovascular Technology Paterson, NJ 07503 1993 - 1994
Chief Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 1994 - 2000
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Research Coordinator St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 1995 - 1999
MI Team, Senior Member St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 2001 - 2004
Preceptor, Department of internal medicine New York Collage of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) Old Westbury, NY 11568 2001 - 2004
Clinical Instructor; Department of Medicin St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital center New York, NY 10025 2004 - 2011
Creator and Coordinator St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 2004 - Present
Fellow Hypertension Task Force St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 2005 - 2011
Director ACAP Cardiac Research Program Mount Sinai St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 2006 - 2019
Mentor AOA/AOF American Osteopathic Foundation AOA/AOF Mentor Exchange 2011 - Present
Clinical Instructor New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY 11568 2011 - 2012
Assistant Professor of medicine Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY 10023 2011 - 2014
Director Electrophysiology Research Mount Sinai St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital center New York, NY 10025 2011 - 2019
Attending Physicia Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital center New York, NY 10025 2011 - Present
Preceptor & Mentor Macaulay Honors College New York, NY 10023 2011 - Present
Preceptor The City College of New York New York, NY 10031 2012 - Present
Associate Professor of Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY 10023 2015 - Present
Visiting Attending Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY 10023 2015 - Present
Director Cardiovascular Research Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals New York, NY 10025 2019 -
Director Electrophysiology Fellowship Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals New York, NY 10025 2014 - 2019
Associate Director Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals New York, NY 10025 2017 - 2019
Section Chief Cardiac Electrophysiology Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals New York, NY 10025 2017 - 2019
Professor of Medicine Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ 07103 2019 - Present
Section Chief Cardiac Electrophysiology Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ 07103 2019 - Present
Director Arrhythmia Institute University Hospital Newark, NJ 07103 2019 - Present

Awards

New York Times Magazine in New York Super Doctors Rising Stars 2013
Top Arab Doctors Award 2012
Winner of the 10th Annual Joan Barber Memorial Research Award 2010
Winner of the Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Clinical and Integrative Physiology Award 2009
Top teaching Student Award, by APEP class
Heart Rhythm Society Meeting Award
Super Doctors 2018 New York TImes Magazine

Professional Memberships

Heart Rhythm Society (Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society)
Cardiac Electrophysiology Society
Egyptian Society of Cardiology (ESc)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American College of Cardiology (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI)
American Academy of Osteopathic Medicine (AAO)
Egyptian American Medical Society (EAMS) (President 2016-2018)
National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA)
AOIA Osteopathic Political Action Committee Chairman’s Circle (AOIA-OPAC)
Council of Quality of Care and Outcomes Research American Heart Association (QCOR-AHA)

Fellowships

St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 n Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 2011
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center New York, NY 10025 Cardiology 2009

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

President of the Egyptian American Medical Society

Treatments

Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Failure, Syncope, Lase Lead Extraction

Internships

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University Affiliate (Cardiac Electrophysiology)

Fellowships

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University Affiliate; Montifiore Hospital (Heart Failure)

Professional Society Memberships

American Heart Association, European Heart Rhythm Association, European Society of Cardiology, American College of Osteopathic Internists, American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Osteopathy, Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals, National Arab American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Information Association- Osteopathic Political Action Committee, American Heart

Professional Affiliations

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Articles and Publications

40 Manuscripts, 120 Abstracts, 19 Book Chapters Published

What do you attribute your success to?

His persistence and perseverance in pursuing his goals to provide clean, high tech, efficient delivery of clinical services to inpatient and outpatient. His dedication to high quality management of populations with complex medical and social needs. He analyzes healthcare delivery problems. Also his rigorous data collection and analysis to understand utilization patterns such as gaps in care, outliers in cost, quality measures, and case-mix adjustment.

Areas of research

Investigates for many national and international multi-center studies involving new technologies and strategies for management of arrhythmia patients. In addition, through the development of novel pathways for cardiac patient management and their implementation. This is the goal of the ACAP cardiac research program and databases, to develop new ways to close the gap in management and lead to better patients? outcomes.

Philanthropic Initiatives

President of Egyptian American Medical Society, raied more than $ 500,000 for Magdey Yacoub Heart Center in Aswan, and 57357 Children Hospitals.Managed a 23 Million Dollars donation by the Prince of Kuwait Al Sabah, to build the Al-Sabah Arrhythmia Institute.

Teaching and speaking

Hobbies / Sports

Reading, Tennis, and Soccer

Favorite professional publications

JAMA, JCE, JACC, HRJ, Europace, Heart, Circulation, Arrythmia

Areas of research

Investigates for many national and international multi-center studies involving new technologies and strategies for management of arrhythmia patients. In addition, through the development of novel pathways for cardiac patient management and their implementation. This is the goal of the ACAP cardiac research program and databases, to develop new ways to close the gap in management and lead to better patients outcomes.

Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.'s Practice location

Emad F. Aziz, DO, MBCHB, FACC, FHRS

90 Bergen Street 3500 -
Newark, NJ 07103

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