AzamAnwarMD

Cardiology • Dallas, TX

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Physician

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Office
621 N Hall St
Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75226
Phone+1 214-841-2000

Fax+1 844-292-1458
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Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1986 - 1989
Baylor University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1984 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2008 - 2020
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Bacterial Sport-Related Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections (SSTIs): An Ongoing Problem Among a Diverse Range of Athletes
Justin J. Mitchell, Azam Anwar, Steven B. Singleton> ;JBJS Reviews. 2017 Jan 24
27 citations
Mechanism and severity of mitral regurgitation by transesophageal echocardiography in patients referred for percutaneous valve repair.
Paul A. Grayburn, Bradley J. Roberts, Susan Aston, Azam Anwar, Robert F. Hebeler, David L. Brown, Michael J. Mack> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2011 Sep 15
Complementary utility of multislice computed tomographic coronary angiography for detection of high-grade lesions in patients with negative stress myocardial perfusion...
Gaurav Gupta, Azam Anwar, Michael D. Brophey, Jeffrey M. Schussler> ;Proceedings. 2008 Oct 1
7 citations
Measurement of right ventricular volumes before and after atrial septal defect closure using multislice computed tomography.
Rafic F. Berbarie, Azam Anwar, William D. Dockery, Paul A. Grayburn, Baron L. Hamman, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Jeffrey M. Schussler> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2007 May 15
3 citations
Dramatic RV volume reduction following atrial septal defect closure demonstrated by multi-slice CT volume rendering
Rafic F. Berbarie, Azam Anwar, William D. Dockery, Paul A. Grayburn, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Jeffrey M. Schussler> ;Clinical Cardiology. 2006 Aug 1
26 citations
Migration of an amplatzer septal occluder device for closure of atrial septal defect into the ascending aorta with formation of an aorta-to-right atrial fistula.
Paul A. Grayburn, Brian G. Schwartz, Azam Anwar, Robert F. Hebeler> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2005 Dec 1
32 citations
Effect on right ventricular volume of percutaneous Amplatzer closure of atrial septal defect in adults.
Jeffrey M. Schussler, Azam Anwar, Sabrina D. Phillips, Brad J. Roberts, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Paul A. Grayburn> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2005 Apr 15
10 citations
Effect of bivalirudin on length of stay in the recovery area after percutaneous coronary intervention compared with heparin alone, heparin + abciximab, or heparin + ep...
Jeffrey M. Schussler, Craig S. Cameron, Azam Anwar, Michael S. Donsky, Kenneth B. Johnson, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Jason B. Wischmeyer> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2004 Dec 1
15 citations
Percutaneous closure of multiple atrial septal defects with three Amplatzer septal occluder devices.
Stuart R. Lander, Sabrina D. Phillips, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Paul A. Grayburn, Azam Anwar> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2004 Aug 1
10 citations
Validation of the i-STAT handheld activated clotting time for use with bivalirudin
Jeffrey M. Schussler, Stuart R. Lander, Laurie A. Wissinger, Azam Anwar, Michael S. Donsky, Kenneth B. Johnson, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Jason B. Wischmeyer> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2004 May 15
7 citations
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula discovered after percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure in a 27-year-old woman.
Jeffrey M. Schussler, Sabrina D. Phillips, Azam Anwar> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2003 Sep 1
6 citations
Comparison of successful and failed alcohol septal ablations for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Susan A Mayer, Azam Anwar, Paul A. Grayburn> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2003 Jul 15
3 citations
Treatment of a saphenous vein graft to right ventricle fistula with a PTFE-covered stent: a case report.
Robert W. Smith, Jeffrey M. Schussler, Azam Anwar, Michael S. Donsky> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2001 Dec 1
2 citations
The cutting balloon: a significant advance in the treatment of coronary artery disease
Azam Anwar> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2001 Jun 1
12 citations
Five French (5 Fr) guiding catheters for percutaneous coronary angioplasty and stent placement: An initial feasibility study.
Jeffrey M. Schussler, Robert L. Smith, Maureen M. Schreibfeder, Dorothy Hill, Azam Anwar> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2000 Nov 1
1 citations
Percutaneous vascular surgery after aortic valvuloplasty: initial clinical experience.
Azam Anwar, Vallabhan Rc, Dalton R, Schreibfeder M, Hill D, Donsky Ms> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2000 Apr 1
1 citations
The use of a new mechanically advantaged syringe for performing coronary intervention.
Salman Akhtar, Johnson Kb, Dalton R, Marshall Ws, Vallabhan Rc, Azam Anwar> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 1999 Nov 1
The dilemma of treating complex coronary artery disease.
Azam Anwar> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 1999 Sep 1
2 citations
Balloon rupture during stent implantation: A novel technique of salvage with a new manual power injector
Salman Akhtar, Kenneth B. Johnson, Robert Dalton, Chet R. Rees, Winston S. Marshall, Ravi C. Vallabhan, Azam Anwar> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 1999 Sep 1
47 citations
Hepatic lipase (LIPC) promoter polymorphism in men with coronary artery disease. Allele frequency and effects on hepatic lipase activity and plasma HDL-C concentrations.
Ralph V. Shohet, Gloria L. Vega, Azam Anwar, Joaquin E. Cigarroa, Scott M. Grundy, Jonathan Cohen> ;Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 1999 Aug 1
14 citations
Plasma platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase activity is not associated with premature coronary atherosclerosis.
Ralph V. Shohet, Azam Anwar, John M. Johnston, Jonathan Cohen> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 1999 Jan 1
10 citations
Distal vessel pullback angiography and pressure gradient measurement: An innovative diagnostic approach to evaluate the no-reflow phenomenon
Jon R. Sherman, Azam Anwar, John R. Bret, Maureen M. Schreibfeder> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis. 1996 Sep 1
38 citations
Effect of coronary angioplasty on late potentials one to two weeks after acute myocardial infarction.
James D. Boehrer, D.Brent Glamann, Richard A. Lange, John E. Willard, Walter C. Brogan, Eric J. Eichhorn, Paul A. Grayburn, Azam Anwar, L.David Hillis> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 1992 Dec 15
37 citations
Coronary angioplasty in octogenarians: comparisons to coronary bypass surgery.
Richard K. Myler, John G. Webb, Khiem P. V. Nguyen, Richard E. Shaw, Azam Anwar, Norberto S. Schechtmann, Tali T. Bashour, Simon H. Stertzer, Alex Zapolanski> ;Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis. 1991 May 1
12 citations
Coronary angioplasty in young adults: Initial results and late outcome
John G. Webb, Richard K. Myler, Richard E. Shaw, Azam Anwar, Simon H. Stertzer> ;Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 1990 Dec 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology - ACC
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Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital-DallasDallas, Texas
Medical City DallasDallas, Texas
Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, Texas