Muhammad Ansari, MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. Muhammad Jaffer Ansari practices Interventional Cardiology in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Ansari performs, coronary angiography, percuteanous coronary interventions (stents in heart arteries), treats holes in the heart called, Atrial Septal Defects (ASDs), PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale), and Transcatheterarotic Valve replacments (TAVR) which is replacing artificial heart valves without open heart surgery. He uses advanced techniques such as coronray imaging with Intracardiac ecohcardiography (ICE) for structural heart procedurs, and Intravascular Imaging (IVUS) and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for optmization of results. He treats pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) with invasvie options, and takes care of blockages in the legs also. He has special interest in preventative cardiology, lipid management, invasive management of resistant hypertension, and heart failure. He has strong interest in imaging modalities for diagnostic purposes to improve clinical outcomes. In the erlm of preventative cardiology, he is using a variety of AI generated algorithms with coronary calcium score in addition to stardard predictive tools to predict risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks. He has interest in lipid managment, and keeps uptodate with the currenet lipid guidelines to provide the most uptodate and state of art care to all his patients. He provides a complete, holistic care to all his patients and cherishes this strong and trust bond with the patients from all walks of life.

Education and Training

Aga Khan Univeristy M.B.B.S 1997

Royal College of Physicians MRCP 2003

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

National Board of Echocardiography

Provider Details

Male English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu

Muhammad Ansari, MD

Muhammad Ansari, MD's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Why does a stress test use radioactive dye?
The use of radioactive dye enhances the sensitivity of the test. In simple words, it has good predictive value to pick up disease. The regular treadmill test is not very accurate, especially in women. Therefore we, rely on imaging in the form of radioactive dye (Tc) commonly used, or echocardiography to increase the yield of detection of coronary artery disease. READ MORE
Does a nuclear stress test show blocked arteries?
Nuclear stress testing is one of the modalities to assess for any blocked heart arteries. It can be performed when a patient walks on the treadmill or with the medication, called pharmacological stress test. The Nuclear stress test will not show us the percentage of blockage , but will qualitatively tells us if the area of heart muscle getting reduced blood supply, if it is mildly, moderately or severely reduced. Based on the extent of blockage, we (cardiologists) perform invasive coronary angiography based on symptoms and extent of blockages detected on those imaging techniques. READ MORE

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Myocardial infarctionCoronary Angiography and interventionsHeart FailureLipid disordersCardiomyopathyAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseHypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathyManagement of HypertensionInvasive treatment of Pulmonary EmbolismAtrial FibrillationCardiovascular Stroke Preventative StrategiesASD/PFO ClosuresMedical and Invasive Transcatheter management of Valvular Heart DiseaseLeadless pacemaker technology

Faculty Titles & Positions

Asst. Professor of Medicine Washington University 2017 - Present
Adjunct Faculty of Medicine Saint Louis University 2023 - Present
Asst. Professor of Medicine Kansas University 2024 - Present

Awards

Henry Russek Award 2011 American College of Cardiology
Jerome F. Strauss Award 2006 Northwestern University
Resident of the Year 2006 St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
How to become a Clinical Investigator? 2011 American College of Cardiology
Best Teaching Resident Awards (three consecutive years) 2003 Saint Joseph Hospital/Northwestern University
Best Clinical Vignette presentaton 2005 American College of Physicians (ACP)
Gold Medal for securing first position in Board of Intermediate Education 1991 Board of Intermediate Education
Nomination for Award of excellence in teaching 2009 Society of Hospital Medicine
Award of Clinical excellence 2015 Memorial Hospital Belleville
Physician Excellence Award for the Quarter 2024 SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, Saint Charles
Nomination for Clinical Preceptor of the year 2021 Saint Louis University

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography (NBE)
APCA
Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Doctors without Borders
Friends of Indus Hospital
Volunteer Free Clinics

Treatments

All common cardiovascular conditions. Heart Failure, Adult Congenital Heart disease and Interventional management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arterial and venous disease and pulmonary embolism.Diagnosis of rare and complex disease, I like to take those challenges.

Internships

St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, ILPrince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, United Kingdom

Fellowships

University Hospital, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Professional Society Memberships

ACC, ASESCAIASNC

Professional Affiliations

Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom

Articles and Publications

Endovascular treatment of erectile dysfunction. Renal denervation forrefractory hypertension. Hursts online updates.May2012 Percutaneous repair of paraprosthetic leak An overview and future of thistechnique. Hursts The Heart. Online updateSep2011 Vascular access in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. da Gama RibeiroV, Vouga L, Markowitz A, Bezerra HG, Braga P, Ansari M et al. Int JCardiovasc Imaging. PMID: 21879288Aug2011 Association of patent foramen ovale (PFO) with migraine with aura. Hurstsmedical update. Ansari M.J and Hoit B. Published online Hursts The Heart.Online update (Book update)Dec2010 A refresher on percutaneous treatment of lower extremity peripheral arterialdisease (PAD). Ahmed S.M, Ansari M.J, Iannone L.A, OLeary E.L. Cath.Lab digest.Jan 2011 Mitral stenosis due to non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE)vegetation. Ansari MJ, Edwards WD, Klarich KW. Texas Heart InstituteJournal. Jan 2011Jan 2011 Systemic Amyloidosis with cardiac involvement leading to biatrialappendage thrombosis in sinus rhythm. Ansari MJ, Dali F, Oh JK, EdwardsWD, Klarich KW. British Journal of Cardiology. Br J Cardiol2009;16:2545Mar2009 ANCA associated small vessel vasculitis (AASV) presenting as anemia andchronic renal insufficiency. Ansari MJ, Shaikh Y, Salem M. Comp Therapy.Compr Ther. 2009 Fall-Winter;35(3-4):192-5.Fall-Winter2009 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by hypoglycemia. A unique associationwith coronary arterial calcification. Ansari MJ, Prasad A, Pellikka P, KlarichKW. Int J Cardiol. 2009 Feb 20.Feb2009 Accuracy of contrast adenosine stress echocardiography wall motion inpatients with known or suspected coronary artery disease: Comparison withTc-99m sestamibi tomography and coronary angiography. Posterpresentation at EuroEcho 2008, Leon, France.Oct2008 Clinical Update on Common Indications of Permanent PacemakerImplantation for Internists and Hospitalists. Ahmed SM, Ansari MJ. ComprTher. 2008 Spring;34(1):24-7. PMID: 18681108Spring2008 A case series of combined use of Intra-aortic balloon pump and Impelladevice. Ansari M. J, Blitz A.2010 Virtual Angioscopy and 3D navigation with CT for cardiovascularconditions. Grand Round Presentation, at University Hospitals. CMCGrandRounds2012 A Man with tropical travel history, fever and pulmonary infiltrates. ClinicalImage. Falciparum malaria complicated with ARDS. Wongba W, AnsariM.J, Spear JB. Compr. Ther. 2007 Spring; 33(1):21-4.Mar2008 Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Physicians and Nurses Knowledge, Attitudes,Practice Preferences and Awareness of AHCPR Guidelines. HealthAwareness Program. Ansari MJ, Grendon T. Abstract presented at InternalMedicine 2007. American College of Physicians (ACP) Annual Session atSan DiegoSpring2007 STEEPLE (Safety and Efficacy of Enoxaparin in PCI Patients, anInternational Randomized Evaluation) criteria-defined but not TIMI criteria-defined major bleeding following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI),correlates with short and long-term mortality. Ansari MJ, S, Nathan S,Kavinsky CJ, Snell RJ, Schaer GL. Rush University Medical Center,Chicago, IL. Abstract at American College of Cardiology 56th AnnualScientific sessionApr2007 Relationship of BMI and risk of post percutaneous coronary interventionbleeding. A review of literature. Clinical Cardiology. Ansari MJ, Schaer GL.Rush University Medical Center, ChicagoMar2007 Fast ventricular Tachycardia induced by programmed stimulation as apredictor of appropriate Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy. -Ongoing project under supervision of Dr. Rod Passman, Department ofCardiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, ILMay2007 Myocardial Infarction after a blunt chest trauma. A case report. SubmittedAmerican Journal of Medicine. Ansari MJ and Koenigsberg D. St JosephHospital, Chicago, IL2005-06 Chronic superior vena cava obstruction secondary to multiple central venouscannulations. Ansari MJ, Syed A, Wongba W, Salem M. ComprehensiveTherapy. Compr Ther. 2006 Fall;32(3):189-91Fall2006 AMA negative Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Ansari M.J., Wongba W.Photo Quiz, Resident and Staff Physician. Nov. 2006. Vol 52. No. 6

What do you attribute your success to?

Hard work, prayers and support of parents, and dedication and sincerity to the profession.

Areas of research

Treatment of myocardial infarction. Utility of stem cells, in treatment of Acute Coronary SyndromeRenal Denervation for refractory hypertensionStructural Heart Disease

Awards

Jeromme I Straus AwardNomination for Ellis Island Award Resident of the Year and Best Teaching Resident Award , Henry I Russek Award

Philanthropic Initiatives

Help in cardiovascular care in the developing countries.Charity work. Educational initiative in developing countries.

Teaching and speaking

Poster & Oral Presentations Date Faculty presentation on First Cardiology Update, Saint Louis University Grand Rounds, Past, Present & Future of Renal Denervation. SSM Faculty Presentation, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography andIntervention How can I use Radial to Peripheral? Scientific SessionsSCAI Grand Rounds: Hemodynamics in the Cardiac Cath Laboratory. Grand Rounds: Introduction to Structural Heart Disease Procedures. Presentation to the EMS and Medical Staff: ECG Interpretation/STEMIMay2024Jan.202420192018201720162015 Faculty Presentations, SCAI (2019 and 2020) YEAR Faculty Presentation, CRT 2019, Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm,found postpartum, treated via percutaneous approach2019 Long-term Postoperative Outcomes and Incidence of Prosthetic ValveThrombosis in Patients with Elevated Antiphospholipid Antibodies -Newman DB, Ansari MJ, , Grogan M, Edwards WD, Schaff HV and KlarichKW. Poster presentation at American Society of Echocardiography (ASE).2011Jun2011 Outcomes of treatment for renal artery in-stent restenosis with bare metalstents versus drug eluting stents. Ahmed SM, Ansari MJ.. Poster presentationat TCT meeting Sept 2010.Sep2010 Lambls Excrescences: Do they incur increased risk of embolic stroke? Oralpresentation at the International Academy of Cardiology, 15th WorldCongress on Heart Diseases, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.Jul 2010 Eosinophilic Appendicitis caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. Ansari MJ,Wongba W, Sangchantr, Obradovic D. Poster presentation at ACP IllinoisAssociates Meeting 2006. Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, ILOct2006 Antisynthetase Syndrome Manifesting as Interstitial Lung Disease. Arshad J,Ansari MJ. Poster presentation at ACP Illinois Associates Meeting 2006.Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, ILOct2006 Nocardial Infection in Immunocompetent Host. Syed A, Nana F, Ansari MJ.Poster presentation at ACP Illinois Associates Meeting 2006. RushUniversity Medical Center, Chicago, ILOct2006 Coronary artery fistula presenting with second degree Mobitz II heart block-A Case report. Ansari M.J., Pasha F, El-Mortada, M. Mal and Lewis B.Poster presentation at the American College of Physicians, AssociatesAnnual Meeting, Illinois ChapterNov2005 Huq S, Ansari M.J., Sana S, Mohammed R, Gilman A GastrointestinalStromal Tumor Manifesting as Acute Renal Failure American College ofPhysicians, Associate Annual meeting, Illinois Chapter - PosterNov2005 The disease of Vampires A case of Hereditary Coproporphyria. ClinicalVignette presentation at Resident Vignette competition, St. Joseph HospitalOct2005 Dangers of Fasted driving An unusual presentation of Insulinoma. BestClinical vignette at the Residents Vignette competition at St. JosephHospital. Chicago, IL and Clinical vignette presentation at the 31st AnnualIllinois Associates Meeting held at University of ChicagoNov2004 An audit on the Use of ECG in the evaluation of syncope. Ansari MJ,Hadjikoutis S, Smith PE. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery andApr2003Psychiatry, Abstract no: 09, 2003; 74:1449. Platform presentation at themeeting of Association of British Neurologists Presenter, Annual Spring Meeting of Association of British Neurologists,Abstract published in Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and PsychiatryApr2003 An audit of Measuring Health related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in Asthmapatients, visiting outpatients at North Glamorgon NHS Trust Hospitals. SouthWales. Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, UKJan 2002 An epidemiological survey of prevalence of ischemic heart disease inprimary care of London. Dr. Jermey Gray. Battersea Research Group,London, UK