Abdi Rasekh, MD

Dr. Abdi Rasekh is an interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist and member of The Texas Heart Institute (THI) Professional Staff. Since completing his cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at THI, he has served as a member of the teaching staff for the fellowship programs and participated in several clinical research projects.

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Texas Heart Institute Positions

  • Teaching Staff, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
  • Teaching Staff, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
  • Editorial Consultant, Texas Heart Institute Journal

Interests

  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Ablation of arrhythmias
  • Device therapy for congestive heart failure
  • Management of coronary artery disease

Education

  • Graduate:

    Graduate Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

  • Medical School:

    University of Paris XIII, Bobigny School of Medicine

  • Internship:

    The Graduate Hospital Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

  • Residency:

    The Graduate Hospital Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

  • Fellowships:

    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine (Cardiology)
    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)

Academic & Clinical Affiliations

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Honors, Awards and Memberships

Publications

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