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)
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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...
Does your body warn you before a heart attack?
Yes, progressive fatigue, shortness of breath on simple activities. READ MORE
What causes breathing problems after open heart surgery?
Fluid accumulation in the lung, but also for the patient who have smoked a lot there would be a lot of secretions that develop in the lung because of mechanical respiration READ MORE
What is the most common cause of endocarditis?
infection in the heart muscle cause by bacteria that is introduced into the blood stream. Usually happens in patients that has low immunity and are at high risk for infection READ MORE
When do you know you need a new heart?
Heart transplant is indicated for patient with terminal heart disease (severe cardiomyopathy) READ MORE
Can you die from high heart rate?
General answer is no, but it depends on what makes the heart rate high or, in other words, why the heart rate is out of rhythm. This can be identified by prolonged motioning. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for tachycardia?
Tachycardia is a very generic word. It simply meed increased heart rate. There are multiple causes for tachycardia depending on the source. If is is normal rhythm with high rate which we call sinus tachycardia it is typically because of underline cause like high temperature, thyroid issues or infection. However, there are certain abnormalities that can cause abnormal high heart rate either in the upper of the lower chambers in the heart and this need to be diagnosed by seeing a cardiologist who specializes in heart rhythm issues. READ MORE
What is the most serious type of heart arrhythmia?
Typically, ventricular tachycardia, or tachycardia from the lower chamber of the heart, carries a higher risk than arrhythmia originating from the upper chamber. That being said, there are always exceptions to the rules. READ MORE
Will a heart stent set off a metal detector?
Unlikely. Mainly, pacemakers or defibrillator or larger metal joint parts. READ MORE
Can you live a normal life with arrhythmia?
Yes, but arrhythmia is a very generic word, means abnormal heart rhythm. Specification of the arrhythmia is important to be diagnosed. READ MORE
What happens if you smoke with a pacemaker?
Well smoking with or without a pacemaker is not favorable (hint, hint). But Smoking in general won't affect the pacemaker if that is what you are asking about. READ MORE
How long do you wait for a new heart?
It certainly depends on your placement of the transplant list, and your typical blood and antigen types. Good luck. READ MORE
What causes heart failure?
Typical causes of heart failure is coronary artery disease (Blockage of the arteries), long-standing untreated hypertension, Excessive alcohol or elicit drug use, in some cases familial. READ MORE
How can I tell heart palpitations from anxiety?
Monitoring is the key, prolonged motioning will differentiate if the rapid heart rate is a result of anxiety versus abnormality in the heart rhythm. READ MORE
Can tachycardia go away by itself?
The short answer is no. But tachycardia is a very generic term, I would need to know what type of tachycardia you have. Visiting with a cardiac electrophysiologist (Heart Rhythm Doctor) is important to help in diagnosis and structuring a good management plan for you. READ MORE
What causes bradycardia?
Bradycardia in athletics is very normal. As long as you have no symptoms yes it is normal READ MORE
What is the main cause of heart failure?
Multiple causes: Long-standing untreated hypertension (high blood pressure) Coronary artery disease (Heart Attack) due to blocked arteries. Infection (Chaga's disease, viral infections) Excessive Alcohol use Elicit Drugs Infiltrative diseases like Sarcoidosis, Amyloidosis Familial (Rare) READ MORE
How can I stop heart palpitations during pregnancy?
increased heart rate is part of pregnancy, because of the increase load on the heart. It is preferable not to take any medications to decrease the heart rate unless it is abnormal arrhythmia. Most medications are contraindicated during pregnancy till the third trimester, try to hydrate your self and that will help a lot. READ MORE
What is the best test to check for heart problems?
Well, if you have no symptoms and no risk factors (Smoking, Diabetes, hypertension) or family history then you need no test. However if you have any of these and would like to do the simplest test to rule out possible heart blocks a simple calcium score can give you an answer. However, if you have any symptoms like shortness of breath, easy fatigue and chest pain then a stress testing directed under a cardiologist care would be the best evaluating tool READ MORE
Can an ECG detect heart valve problems?
No, Echocardiogram is the best test to evaluate for valvular disease READ MORE
Should I exercise with heart palpitations?
It is important to diagnose what kind of heart palpitations you have. I would see a cardiologist or a cardiac electrophysiologist who then will order an event monitor that will help in the diagnosis. Good luck! 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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