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Asad Rizvi, MD, Cardiology, Hartford, CT

Asad A. Rizvi MD MSHS, FACC, FSCAI, FRCPC, RPVI

Cardiology•Hartford, CT

Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine

Interventional Cardiologist, Heart & Vascular Institute, Hartford Hospital System Medical Director Interventional Cardiology Quality & Patient Safety

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  • 85 Seymour StreetSuite 1022Hartford, CT 06106

  • Phone+1 860-972-5083

  • Fax+1 860-545-3558

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Summary

  • Asad Rizvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FRCPC, RPVI is an interventional cardiologist specializing in the invasive management of coronary artery disease, vascular and endovascular medicine and TAVR. He also holds a faculty appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at UConn School of Medicine and attending physician at Hartford Hospital since 2002.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesMaster of Science Health Science, Health Care Quality, 2020 - 2022
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Aga Khan Medical College
    Aga Khan Medical CollegeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2000 - 2027
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
  • Diplomate American Board of Endovascular Medicine
    American Board of Vascular MedicineDiplomate American Board of Endovascular Medicine
  • Diplomate American Board of Vascular Medicine
    American Board of Vascular MedicineDiplomate American Board of Vascular Medicine
  • Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation
    American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyRegistered Physician Vascular Interpretation
  • Nuclear Cardiology
    Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyNuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
    National Board of EchocardiographyEchocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, CanadaInternal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2011, 2013, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2011, 2013, 2015-2017
  • Top Cardiologist Hartford Magazine/Best Doctors/Consumer Research Council of America, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Risk of Uterine Rupture After the Partograph 'Alert' Line is Crossed. An Additional Dimension in the Quest Towards Safe Motherhood in Labor Following Cesarean Se...  
    Khan KS & Rizvi A, Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 1996; 46:120-122, 6/1/1996
  • The Partograph in the Management of Labor Following Cesarean Section.  
    Khan KS & Rizvi A, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1995;50:151-157, 8/1/1995

Books/Book Chapters

  • Exercise and Sports Cardiology 
    Chapter: Vascular disorders in Athletes 
    Immad Sadiq, Talhat Azemi, Asad RizviEditors: PD Thompson & Antonio Fernandez.World Scientific2018
  • Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics. 
    Chapter: Genetic Determinants of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease and Other Occlusive Arterial Disorders 
    Rizvi A, Thompson PD, Pyeritz REditors: Rimoin.Churchill LivingstoneEdition 4,
  • Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications. 
    Chapter: Evaluation of Myocardial Viability 
    Rizvi A, Velusamy M, Heller GVEditors: Gary V. Heller & Robert C. Hendel.McGraw-HillEdition 1,

Abstracts/Posters

  • Ticagrelor Induced High-Degree AV Block
    Michael De Jesus, Ash Mitchell, Asad Rizvi and Jude Clancy, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 4/21/2025
  • Reducing Hospital Stay and Improving Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Efficiency by Shortening Post-Transradial Access Management Times
    Warrington C, Parker K, Sandone R, Mariconda D, Callan C, Haronian H, Thompson C & Rizvi A, ACC Quality Summit; October 11-13, 2023;, Orlando, FL., 10/11/2023
  • An Evidence-Based Systematic Approach to Reducing Post-PCI Acute Kidney Injury
    Albrycht J, Schirmer T, Parker K, Sandone R, Mariconda D, Callan C, Haronian H, Thompson C & Rizvi A., ACC Quality Summit; October 11-13, 2023, Orlando, FL., 10/11/2023

Lectures

  • Pre-Hospital Care of the MI Patient - An Evidence Based Approach. 
    EMS Conference
  • Expert Commentary on Salt and Cardiovascular Disease 
    TV Interview Fox Ch 61-WTIC
  • Genetic Aspects of Coronary Artery Disease. 
    Cardiology Grand Rounds

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