AnthonyJohnKlappaMDFACC, RPVI

Interventional Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Vascular Medicine

Interventional Cardiologist

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Dr. Anthony Klappa is a cardiologist in Bentonville, AR and is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville Campus. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science and has been in practice 6 years. He specializes in interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic imaging, and vascular medicine and is experienced in valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac catheterization, cardiovascular disease, and vascular medicine. He has more than 10 publications and 21 citings.

Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2019 - 2021
University of Iowa Carver College of MedicinePost-Doctoral Research Fellow, Francois M. Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, Institutional Training Grant (T32 HL007121), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein Institutional National Research Service Award, 2018 - 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015 - 2018
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2015
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2011
Hamline UniversityB.A., Major in Biology, Minor in Mathematics & Psychology, 2003 - 2007

IL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
IA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
AR State Medical License 2022 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA)Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) Endovascular MedicineDiplomate
American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) Vascular MedicineDiplomate
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT)Diplomate
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)Diplomate
National Board of Echocardiography (NBE)Diplomate

MAGIS Star Award (for outstanding service/care) Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, 2019
"Making a Difference" Award (for service excellence) University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 2013

PubMed

Outcomes of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Because of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Stratified by Involved Coronary Artery.
Ahmed Elkaryoni, Anthony Klappa, Islam Y Elgendy, Briana N O'Donnell, May Bakir, Thriveni Sanagala, Amir Darki, John J Lopez, Lowell H Steen, Sneha Bontu> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2022 Feb 15
2 citations
Timing of Invasive Coronary Angiography in Patients Hospitalized With Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (a Real-World Analysis).
Ahmed Elkaryoni, Anthony Klappa, Osama Okasha, Islam Shatla, David Luke, Alan John, Lowell H Steen, Amir Darki, John J. Lopez, Abid, Q., Qurrat-Ul-Ain Abid> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2021 Oct 31
10 citations
Diagnostic Accuracy of Coronary Computed Tomography Before Aortic Valve Replacement: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kongkiat Chaikriangkrai, Hye Yeon Jhun, Ghanshyam Palamaner Subash Shantha, Aref A. Bin Abdulhak, Rudhir Tandon, Musab Alqasrawi, Anthony Klappa, Samir Pancholy, Abhis...> ;Journal of Thoracic Imaging. 2018 Jul 1
10 citations
Acquired Glanzmann's thrombasthenia with optimal response to rituximab therapy†
Melhem Solh, Craig Mescher, Anthony Klappa, Surbhi Shah, Nicole D. Zantek, Yvonne H. Datta> ;American Journal of Hematology. 2011 Aug 1
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Abstracts/Posters

Compound SCN5A Mutation and FGF12 Variation cause Brugada Syndrome
Dai S, Mehdi H, Morgan G, Gutmann R, Greiner A, Klappa A, Nerbonne J, London B, American College of Cardiology 66th Annual Scientific Session & Expo, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
Compound Heterozygous Mutations in FGF12 and SCN5A Causes Brugada Syndrome
Mehdi H, Dai S, Morgan G, Klappa A, Greiner AM, Gutmann R, London B, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
The Ser96Ala Variant of the Histidine-Rich Calcium-Binding Protein is Associated with Appropriate ICD Shocks in Cardiomyopathy Patients
Klappa AJ, Aleong R, Vargas-Estrada A, Morgan G, London B, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
An MYH7 Mutation Causes Inherited Left Ventricular Noncompaction and Sudden Death in a Large Multigenerational Family
Morgan G, Gutmann R, Klappa AJ, Zhu X, Ahmad F, Mehdi H, London B, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
Baseline Thrombocytopenia in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is Associated with In-Hospital Cardiovascular Complications
Thielman MM, Korbel AA, Klappa AJ, Tadros GM, Stone C, Henry TD, The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions' 30th Annual Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

A Sticky Situation: Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Thrombosis
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA - 1/1/2016
Fever, Malaise, and Weight Loss - The Misdiagnosis of Classical Endocarditis
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA - 1/1/2012