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

Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

90 Bergen Street 3500 Newark NJ, 07103 Show map

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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)

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Arabic 21 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...

Should I use medications for blocked heart arteries?
your cardiologist will direct you towards the best combination of medications that suite your heart conduction. However, in general most patients with coronary artery disease (heart artery blockages) will need to have a better blood [pressure control, diabetes control and cholesterol control as well as certain antiplatelets (blood thinner) to prevent clotting within the coronary arteries. READ MORE
What activities to avoid after a heart transplant?
cardiac rehab is important post any heart surgery. READ MORE
How long after heart transplant surgery can you resume physical activities?
while this is not my specialty, but most patients post any cardiac surgery will need to be on a Cardiac rehab program which will ease them to normal physicial activities. READ MORE
What medications do heart stent patients take?
typically patients who have stent need to be on antiplatelets 9certain blood thinners) like aspirin and Plavix or one of the newer antiplatelets like Prasugrel. they also need to have a better control of their blood pressure and cholesterol medications. READ MORE
When can I start weight lifting after a stent?
you nee couple of days break till the groin or arm access heals then you can exercises. I would discuss this with the interventional cardiologist. READ MORE
Can a stent prevent heart attacks?
NO. life style modification would certainly help prevent any heart attacks. better control of your blood pressure, exercise, smoking cessation and cholesterol control. READ MORE
Should I visit ER for blood pressure?
NO. Bloor pressure management is a primary care physician and cardiologist job, it is better to have regular visits with your primary doctor who knows you and adjust your medications accordingly. READ MORE
How long is the hospital stay after angioplasty?
typically overnight stay. READ MORE
Does a 50% blocked artery need a stent?
not in most cases, life style modifications is important. control blood pressure, diabetes control and cholesterol control READ MORE
Is low blood pressure serious?
no necessarily, some patient tend to have lower blood pressure, but need to be checked by a primary care physician to rule out any serious deceases. READ MORE
Should I take medications for clogged heart arteries?
After discussion with your physician, he might recommend better control of her blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. READ MORE
How long does a stent last in your heart?
Stents are permanent metal mesh that stays within the artery to hold the plaque against the wall. There are newer stents now that might be absorbable but they are not yet released to the market READ MORE
Is putting a heart stent major surgery?
No, it is a minimally invasive procedure done through a catheter either from the groin or from the arm READ MORE
Do you take medications after a stent?
Yes typically medication to control her blood pressure, cholesterol and antiplatelets (blood thinners) to prevent in-stent stenosis READ MORE
Can arrhythmia be fixed with surgery?
arrhythmia is a very generic word, any abnormal rhythm is called arrhythmia. Most arrhythmia can be fixed by catheter procedure called "ablations" these are minimal procedures not surgeries. you will need to see a specialist "electrophysiologist" who takes care of these abnormal rhythms. READ MORE
What is best exercise for heart?
Walking 30 minutes per day 5 days a week READ MORE
When can you return to work after a heart transplant?
While this is not my specialty, discussion should be done with the heart transplant physician. Most patients post any cardiac surgery will need to have cardiac rehabilitation after that the patient would be eased and to exercising and working READ MORE
Can clogged heart arteries be fixed with diet?
He can hold the progression of clogged arteries by controlling your diet particularly controlling your cholesterol and diabetes as well as exercise and smoking cessation READ MORE
What high blood pressure medication has the least side effects?
Most blood pressure medications are benign. The side effects of having high blood pressure is worse than the side effect of any medication. There are several classes of medications ACE inhibitors (a medication that ends with pril), ARB's (any medication that ends with Sartin), beta-blockers (lack by a bystolic), etc... READ MORE
What exercises help with a fast heartbeat?
Test heartbeat can be closed by many things. Anemia, infection, thyroid issues, deconditioning, thus after ruling out correctable disease then exercise can help lower the heart rate READ MORE

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

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

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.