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...
What should I do after stent surgery?
Stents is not a surgery, it is a catheter procedure. That being said, most patients would be advised to take it easy for two days, particularly since the catheter access was the groin area to avoid bleeding. READ MORE
Can you live a normal life with a transplanted heart?
yes READ MORE
Should I worry about arrhythmia?
Depends what kind of arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a very generic word and needs to be diagnosed, if it is from the upper or lower chambers of the heart, and how frequent. Suggest seeing an arrhythmia specialist. READ MORE
Can stents cause irregular heartbeat?
No READ MORE
Is there any chance of heart attack after angioplasty?
Very, very small should the patient not be compliant with medications, particularly antiplatelet like aspirin and Plavix. READ MORE
Is getting a defibrillator a major surgery?
No, it is a minimal procedure. Typically takes 45-60 minutes in good hands. READ MORE
What is the most common form of angina?
Typical chest pain is "cramping in the chest," however, women can have atypical signs like vomiting or indigestion. READ MORE
Does your body warn you before a heart attack?
Ahh not really, but having progressive shortness of breath doing what you normally used to do without issues is an alarming sign. READ MORE
What is the life expectancy after open heart surgery?
God willing many many more years. READ MORE
What could it be or should I see somebody?
Yes, you should. Many things can cause your symptoms, I would certainly see someone. READ MORE
When should I be concerned about my child's heart rhythm patterns?
He needs to see a pediatric cardiologist. READ MORE
How long can you live with myocardial infarction?
Many patients do very well nowadays after a heart attack, particularly if it was discovered early and treated early. Actually, they can have a normal life. READ MORE
Can an enlarged heart go back to normal?
Not sure if enlarged heart means thickened heart or dilated heart. If thickened heart, the answer is no, if dilated heart, ~ 40% recover granting the initial insult that caused the dilation is dealt with and treated. READ MORE
Does having a heart bypass shorten your life?
No READ MORE
Is a weak heart the same as heart failure?
yes READ MORE
Can stress cause heart pain?
Certainly it can! READ MORE
Is sinus tachycardia a heart disease?
Sinus tachycardia is typically a reaction to a disease. Most likely anemia, infection, stress, lack of sleep, anxiety, or thyroid issues. READ MORE
How should your lifestyle change after heart transplant surgery?
Good luck with the new heart. You need to maintain healthy lifestyle. Eat right and exercise 30 minutes at least three times a week. READ MORE
Can stress cause irregular heartbeat?
Yes, stress increases the adrenaline levels in the blood (which is the stress hormone), that can increase the heart rate and can also predispose to abnormal rhythms. READ MORE
How long does your arm hurt before a heart attack?
Arm pain that is associated with heart attack is a symptom of ischemia and can happen simultaneously. 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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