Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Medical School, MD Degree: Magna Cum Laude; Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University. BA in Biology and Economics, with honors, Baltimore, MD
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
Sharma S, Raman S, Benjamin S et al. Anterior wall viability and low ejection fraction predict functional improvement after CABG. Journal of Surgical Research 2011; 171:416-21.
Groh C, Sharma S, Pelchovitz DJ et al. Use of an electrocardiographic screening tool to determine candidacy for a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm. 2014; 11:1361-6.
Reis JP, Allen N, Barone-Gibbs B, Lee J, Lewis C.E, Lima J, Lloyd-Jones D, Loria CM, Powell-Wiley TM, Sharma S, Wei GS, Liu K. Association of the degree of adiposity and duration of obesity with measures of cardiac structure and function: The CARDIA Study. Obesity. 2014; 22: 2434-40.
Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lima J et al. Effects on cardiac remodeling of weight and weight change over 20 years: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study (CARDIA). JACC. 2015; 65: 2463-5.
Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Allison MA et al. Association of serum leptin with future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Int J Cardiol. 2015; 193: 64-68.
Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lloyd-Jones D, Jacobs DR, Gross MD, Gidding SS, Greenland P. Longitudinal associations between adiponectin and cardiac structure differ by hypertensive status: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). Cardiovascular Endocrinology. 2016; 5; 57-63.
You C, Sharma S, Bavishi A et al. Dialytic interval and the timing of electrocardiographic screening for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator placement in chronic hemodialysis patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. Epub ahead of print
NATIONAL ABSTRACT/POSTER PRESENTATIONS:
Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients that show improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after a coronary artery bypass graft. American College of Surgeons Medical Student Program. October 2009, Chicago, IL.
Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients showing improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after surgical revascularization. Academic Surgical Congress. February 2010, San Antonio, TX.
Sharma S, Firstenberg M, Phillips G et al. Cardiac magnetic resonance predictors of left ventricular functional improvement after mitral valve repair for cardiomyopathy. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. November 2011, Orlando, FL.
Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Longitudinal effects of obesity on cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Association of leptin with cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
Friedman J, Sharma S, Katz DH et al. Stem cell transplantation is associated with prolonged recurrence-free survival in patients with cardiac AL amyloidosis. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
Sharma S, Colangelo L, Allison M et al. Serum leptin is associated with less adverse future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2015, San Diego, CA.
Aagard P, Sharma S, McNamara D et al. Risk of Arrhythmia and Conduction Disease in Former National Football League Players. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2018, Orlando, FL.
Pheochromocytoma: Presenting with regular cyclic blood pressure and inverted takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension Feb 2009.
Heart Failure Conference: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia in Heart Failure Patients. Department of Cardiology, University of Rochester. Mar 2007.
Poster presentation: Idiopathic right ventricular failure post-pericardial window in a patient with cardiac tamponade. American College of Physicians: New York Chapter, 2004.
Microchip Technology for DNA Sequencing and Macromolecule Identification. l3th Annual Senior Project Conference, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Boston University. Apr 1998.
Natural history and long-term outcomes in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Jun '08- Jun '10
Elucidation of the role of tissue kallikreins hKL2 and hKLs in renin-angiotensin system. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Aug '06- Jun '07
Correlation if transient ischemic dilation with echocardiogram documented left ventricular hypertrophy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY Dec '04- Jun '05
Design and analysis of semi-conductor microchips for DNA sequencing. Boston University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA- Sep '97- May '98.
Ambulatory Care Achievement Award, Baylor College of Medicine (June 2014)
Outstanding Student Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech School of Medicine (2011)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2010-present)
University Scholar Award (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
Honoree for College of Science Academic Excellence Reception (2003)
The National Dean's List (2002-2007)
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
Thamwiwat, A, Sudhakar D, Paniagua D, and Denktas AE. Suspected coronary fat embolism after liposuction. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018;1-4.
Thamwiwat A, Levine GN. Chapter 14: Chest pains and Angina. Cardiology Secrets, 5th Edition. Ed. Glenn N. Levine. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018.125-134. Print.
Thamwiwat A, Mejia R, Nutman TB, Bates JT. (2014). Strongyloidiasis as a cause of chronic diarrhea, identified using next-generation Strongyloides stercoralis-specific immunoassays. Curr Trop Med Rep. 2014; 1:145-147.
Hira RS, Thamwiwat A, Kar B. Tandem. Heart placement for cardiogenic shock in acute severe mitral regurgitation and right ventricular failure. Catheter Cardiovascular Interv. 2014;82(2):319-322.
Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Cath/Interventional Cardiology: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Internship: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, Maryland
Internship, Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine: National Health System, UK
Medical School, MBBS/MD Degree: Andhra Medical College, India
PUBLICATIONS:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
Bheemarasetti M., Shawar SA, Khalife W, Rangasetty UC, Gilani SA, Fujise K. Influence of Access, Anticoagulant and Bleeding Definition on PPCI outcomes: an US academic center experience. International Journal of Angiology;2015 Mar;24(1):11-8 PMID:25780323
Bheemarasetti M., Ramineni R, Baranchuk A, Mandalapu T, Mukku VK, Fujise K, Barbagelata A. MANAGEMENT OF ARRHYTHMIAS IN HEART FAILURE. WHAT A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN SHOULD KNOW IN THE CURRENT TIMES. Cardiology Journal... 2012 Dec; 19(6): 567-577. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 23224918.
Bheemarasetti, M., Palabindela, V., Marur, S... (2010). MRSA TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME IN A HEALTH CARE WORKER. Poster presented at: ACP CHAPTER MEETING; Baltimore, MD.
W.I. Khalife, W., Gilani, SA. Charif, A., Bheemarasetti, M., Al Emam, AR., Kumar, A... (2013). EFFECTS OF RADIAL ARTERY ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS ON TRANSRADIAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION. Poster presented at: International Academy of Cardiology-18th World Congress on Heart Disease; Vancouver, Canada.
Oral Presentation
Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Khalife, W., Gilani, SA... (2013). THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY TRAINING IN TRANS-RADIAL VERSUS TRANS-FEMORAL APPROACH IN DOING SELECTIVE CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY. Oral Presentation presented at: International Academy of Cardiology-18th World Congress on Heart Disease; Vancouver, Canada.
Peer Reviewed Online Publication
Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Gilani, SA. (2013, July 26). PERI-PROCEDURAL HEMOGLOBIN DROP AND CREATININE CHANGE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING SINGLE VESSEL PCI, A COMPARISON BETWEEN TRANSRADIAL AND TRANSFEMORAL APPROACHES. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published.
Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Khalife, W., Gilani, SA. Aljafareh, A, Priya, S.. (2013, July 26). THE ROLE OF PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS IN SELECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY BY FEMORAL VERSUS RADIAL ACCESS. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published.
Gilani, SA. Bheemarasetti, M., Selvin, S., Khalife, W.. (2013, July 26). THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF EARLY TRAINING IN THE COMFORT LEVEL OF DOING DIAGNOSTIC ANGIOGRAPHY BY RADIAL ACCESS IN COMPARISON TO FEMORAL ACCESS. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published.
RWJ Health Care Hero, Leader of the COVID Line Team (2020)
Fellow Teaching Award (2019)
Orion Award for outstanding medical care, Hackensack Meridian Health (2016)
Top 10 Honor Award, Misr University for Science and Technology (2012)
Creativity award, Misr University for Science and Technology (2011)
PUBLICATIONS:
Hiltner, E; Al Akshar, A; Thanawala, P; Hakeem, A; Coromilas, J; Kassotis, J. Journal of Electrocardiology. "Is isolated ST segment elevation in Lead aVR associated with high grade coronary artery disease?". Volume 62, Sept–Oct 2020, P 170-177.
Al Akshar, A; Hiltner, E; Vagaonescu, T. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "Beating Inside The Box: Occult Constrictive Pericarditis In A Young Patient With Congenital Hypothyroidism Presenting With Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure". Volume 73, Issue 9, Supplement 1, 12 March 2019, P 2474.
Alam, A; Al Akshar, A; Hiltner, E; Kamran, H; Theodoropoulos, K; Thanawali, P; Hakeem, A; Kassotis, J. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "Is An Isolated ST Segment Elevation In Lead aVR Associated With High Grade Coronary Artery Disease?". Volume 73, Issue 9, Supplement 1, 12 March 2019, P 552. Systematic Review.
Aboyme, A; Al Akshar, A; Mukherjee, A; Rock, J; Kassotis, J. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "ECG Interpretation For Suspected Pacemaker Syndrome." Volume 75, Issue 11, Supplement 1, 24 March 2020, P 3234.
Al Akshar, A; Choi, E. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology. "A Case Of Caffeine Induced St Elevation Myocardial Infarction In A 17 Year Old Male." Volume 71, Issue 11 Supplement, March 2018, Doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(18)32788-8.
Al Akshar, A; Almendral, J; Sangera, R;Shami, W. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology. "A Case Of Pulmonary Hypertension Due To Atrial Septal Defect Complicated By Occult Chronic Thromboembolism." Volume 71, Issue 11 Supplement. March 2018 Doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(18)32993-0.
Khan, A; Amin, A; Al Akshar, A; Amirpour, A; Chalasani, K; Ong, R. ATA 2018 Journal. "Management of A Critically Ill Patient with Graves’ Thyrotoxicosis and Contraindication to Thioamides."
Al Akshar, A; Costanzo, E. ATS 2018 Journal. "A Rare Case Of Extremely Large Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm." American Thoracic Society International Conference 2018; San Diego, Ca, Usa.. (May, 2018).
Patel, S; Al Akshar, A; Roy, R. AACE Clinical Case Reports, "An Unusual Case Of Digeorge Syndrome Presenting As Seizures In Adulthood." May 2018.
Amin, A; Al Akshar, A; Khan, A; Jose, A; Al-Saoudi, G; Cheng, J. AACE Clinical Case Reports. "Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome In A Hyperthyroid Patient A Rare Presentation Of A Common Disease." May 2018.
Al Akshar, A; Daniels, S; Homoud, A. ATS 2016 Journal. "Left Main Coronary Artery Fistula To Right Pulmonary Artery Presenting As Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia," American Thoracic Society International Conference; San Francisco, Ca, Usa. (May, 2016).
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Residency, Internal Medicine: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Internship, Internal Medicine: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Medical School, MD Degree: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Undergraduate, BS Biology (Honors, cum laude): The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American Heart Association
HONORS/AWARDS:
Gold Humanism Honor Society (2017)
Resident Teaching Award: Second Year Resident (2014)
Award for Excellence in Research - Resident The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine Clinician Scientist Trainee Research Day (2014)
Landacre Research Honor Society (2011)
American Heart Association Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (2009)
Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Research Scholarship (2009-2010)
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
Publications
Covarrubias R, Chepurko E, Reynolds A, Huttinger ZM, Huttinger R, Stanfill K, Wheeler DG, Novitskaya T, Robson SC, Dwyer KM, Cowan PJ, Gumina RJ. Role of the CD39/CD73 Purinergic Pathway in Modulating Arterial Thrombosis in Mice. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2016 Sep;36(9):1809-20. doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.116.307374. (2016)
Quality Improvement Projects
Coronary ischemia evaluation (CIE): Does a clinical practice guideline improve appropriateness of tests ordered by providers? (2016-2018)
Demographic differences in cardiac allograft survival in women (2016-2018)
The Association of Hospital Discharge Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Target Dosing on Heart Failure 90-Day and 1-Year Readmission and Mortality Rates in a Single Center’s Academic and Academic-Community Hybrid Experience (2014-2015)
Book Chapters
Zareba K and Reynolds A. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Heart Failure. In: Sawyer D and Ramachandran V, eds. Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine. 1st ed. Elsevier; 2017.
Khayat R, Lilly S, and Reynolds A. Diastolic Heart Failure. In: Lilly S and Baliga R, eds. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Interventional Cardiology. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2018.
Oral Presentations
“Coronary Artery Ectasia.” The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Columbus, OH. February 22, 2017.
“Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.” The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Columbus, OH. October 31, 2016.
“Closure of Atrial Septal Defects: Current Guidelines, New Research.” Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, Columbus, OH. October 21, 2016.
“Peripheral Vascular Disease.” The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Columbus, OH. February 22, 2016. “Diastolic dysfunction: Are we there yet?” The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. January 22, 2016.
“Guideline Review: STEMI.” The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Columbus, OH. November 16, 2015. Reynolds A, Huttinger ZM, Wheeler DG, Novitskaya T, Robson SC, Dwyer KM, Cowan PJ, Gumina RJ. CD39 expression on circulating blood components prolongs the time to ferric-chloride-induced carotid artery thrombosis in mice. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2014. Toronto, Canada. May 1, 2014.
“Purulent Pericarditis.” The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine. Columbus, OH. April 9, 2014.
Reynolds A, Wheeler DG, Gumina RJ. Antioxidant Overexpression and Doxorubicin Cardiotoxicity. The Ohio State University College of Medicine Research Day. Columbus, OH. April 8, 2010.
Poster Presentations
Reynolds A, Huttinger ZM, Wheeler DG, Novitskaya T, Robson SC, Dwyer KM, Cowan PJ, Gumina RJ. CD39 expression on circulating blood components prolongs the time to ferric-chloride-induced carotid artery thrombosis in mice. The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine Clinician Scientist Trainee Research Day. Columbus, OH. May 29, 2014.
Reynolds A, Wheeler DG, Gumina RJ. Antioxidant Overexpression and Doxorubicin Cardiotoxicity. The Ohio State University College of Medicine Research Day. Columbus, OH. April 8, 2010.
Fazel PA, Peterman MA, Schussler JM. Three-Year Outcomes and Cost Analysis in Patients Receiving 64-Slice Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography for Chest Pain. American Journal of Cardiology 2009:104:498-500.
Peterman MA, Hamman BL, Schussler JM. 64-Slice CT angiography of saphenous vein graft anastomoses fashioned with interrupted nitinol clips. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2007:83:1204.
Peterman MA, Donsky MS, Matter GJ, Roberts WC. A Starr-Edwards model 6120 mechanical prosthesis in the mitral valve position for 38 years. American Journal of Cardiology 2006:97:756-758.
Peterman MA, Farooq H, Roberts WC. Facts and principles learned at the 31st Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2004:17:106-115.
Peterman MA, Roberts WC. Syndrome of protein C deficiency and anterior wall acute myocardial infarction at a young age from a single coronary occlusion with otherwise normal coronary arteries. American Journal of Cardiology 2003:92
Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital - Plano
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, NY
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, NY
Residency, Internal Medicine: Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, NY
Medical School, MD Degree: SUNY Stonybrook School of Medicine, NY
Undergraduate, BS Degree: CUNY City College, NY
HONORS/AWARDS:
Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York (2007-2008)
Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York (2004-2007)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York (2001-2004)
SUNY Stonybrook School of Medicine, New York (1994-2001)
CUNY City College, New York (1994-2001)
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Medical Executive Committee, Member - Baylor Scott and White Medical Center at Garland, Texas (2012-2018)
American Heart Association/Fellows Society of Greater New York, Fellow Liaison – St. Vincent's Hospital, NY (2005-2006)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, SCAI-Member (2007-present)
North American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging, NASCI-Member (2006-present)
American Society of Echocardiography, ASE-Member (2004-present)
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, ASNC-Affiliate Member (2004-present)
American College of Cardiology, ACC-Member (2004-present)
American Heart Association, AHA-Member (2004-present)
American Medical Association, AMA-Member (2001-present)
PUBLICATIONS:
Research:
Co-Investigator, "Vascular Supply of the Anterobasal Segment of the Left Ventricle, Retrospective review of 45 consecutive coronary angiography cases looking at the Anterobasal Segment contractility along with patency of the native Left Anterior Descending Artery and Left Internal Mammary Artery." (2005-2006)
Co-Investigator, Worked with Dr.Thierry LeJemtel on the Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) study. The purpose of the project was to determine if BNP levels could be used to determine the cardiovascular status of patients with Congestive Heart Failure (2002)
Presentations:
Presentation: Pre-Op Clearance to the Anesthesia department at St.Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center. (2006)
Electrocardiogram Interpretation for medical students and house staff at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center/New York Medical College. (2004-2006)
Over 100 presentations through out fellowship in case management conferences, cardiac catheterization conferences, M & M and cardiac surgical conferences, Journal club conferences, Cardiac Critical Care conferences, EP, Echo, EKG, CHF and Nuclear conferences
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