Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
90 Bergen Street 3500 Newark NJ, 07103About
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)
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Emad F. Aziz D.O., M.B., CH.B.'s Expert Contributions
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...
How many times do you have to be checked after heart transplant surgery?
Not my area of expertise, however, then definitely are checked regularly and annually for heart biopsy. READ MORE
How painful is heart stent surgery?
Not painful at all, might have hand of groin discomfort for a day of so depending on the access site. READ MORE
What is the recovery time for a stent?
Couple of days. READ MORE
Is chest pain normal after stent surgery?
Not really would discuss this with the interventionalist who performed the procedure as heart anatomy can be different. READ MORE
Is stent placement risky?
not really READ MORE
Do you take blood thinners after stents?
It is antiplatelet that you take like aspirin and either "Plavix" or "prasugrel" or "ticagrelor" READ MORE
What is the most popular medicine for high blood pressure?
Calcium channel blockers "Amlodipine"; Angiotensin-receptors blockers " Lisinopril"; beta-blockers "Nebivelol". READ MORE
A patient with a history of diabetes and arrhythmia?
Arrhythmia is a very generic name. I would start with basics by checking the thyroid function and comprehensive panel. Then a monitor for 2 -4 weeks to try to capture some of the arrhythmias. READ MORE
Can stent patients get the COVID vaccine?
yes READ MORE
What drugs do they give you after a heart attack?
(4) classes Aspirin Plavix or Ticagrelor or Prasugrel Statin (Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin) Beta blockers (Metoprolol) READ MORE
Do I have to take medication after a stent surgery?
please check answered previously READ MORE
Can I get the COVID vaccination if I have high blood pressure?
yes READ MORE
Can you fix high blood pressure without medications?
You could try, by losing weight, adjusting diet low fat, low salt diet, but if the BP is very high then medications are need it as well. READ MORE
What is the best diet after heart stent surgery?
Low fat low salt diet. READ MORE
Can heart stent patients drink alcohol?
Occasional social drinking is ok. READ MORE
What exercises are good for high blood pressure?
Walking (30 minutes / day) READ MORE
Is this an emergency?
Your pressure is very high and you have a strong history of coronary artery disease. If the ED thought your ECG was okay, then you should go to your cardiologist to have him adjust your BP medication and maybe order a stress test. READ MORE
Which beta-blocker is preferred for heart arrhythmias?
Depends which arrhythmia. Also, most medications don't cure arrhythmias. That being said, if you have arrhythmias from the upper chamber of the heart (Atria), then calcium channel blockers are typically better like Cardizem or Diltiazem. If the arrhythmia is from the lower chamber of the heart, then Beta Blockers (Metoprolol Succinate) are good. READ MORE
Can tachycardia be cured permanently?
The short answer is YES, however, it depends on what king of tachycardia. You need to be assessed by an arrhythmia specialist. READ MORE
Will heart arrhythmia go on its own?
That depends on what kind of arrhythmia it is. Arrhythmia is a very generic word and can include many kinds. That being said, there are very benign ones and not so benign. My advice is to see an arrhythmia specialist. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Molecular and electronic structure in NaCl electrolytes of varying concentration: identification of spectral fingerprints.
- Novel approach in radionuclide tumor therapy: dose enhancement by high Z-element contrast agents.
- Hydrogen bonds in liquid water studied by photoelectron spectroscopy.
- Direct contact versus solvent-shared ion pairs in NiCl2 electrolytes monitored by multiplet effects at Ni(II) L edge X-ray absorption.
- Femtosecond modification of electron localization and transfer of angular momentum in nickel.
- Photoinduced formation of N2 molecules in ammonium compounds.
- pH-induced protonation of lysine in aqueous solution causes chemical shifts in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
- Existence of oriented ion-hydroxide clusters in concentrated aqueous NaCl solution at pH 13.
- Electron dynamics in charge-transfer-to-solvent states of aqueous chloride revealed by Cl- 2p resonant Auger-electron spectroscopy.
- Cation-specific interactions with carboxylate in amino acid and acetate aqueous solutions: X-ray absorption and ab initio calculations.
- Interaction between liquid water and hydroxide revealed by core-hole de-excitation.
- Solvent effect of alcohols at the L-edge of iron in solution: X-ray absorption and multiplet calculations.
- In situ analysis of the Zn(S,O) buffer layer preparation for chalcopyrite solar cells by Zn L-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
- Probing the electronic structure of the hemoglobin active center in physiological solutions.
- Novel pathway for sudden cardiac death prevention.
Areas of expertise and specialization
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 -
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)
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.
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
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