
Christian E Machado MD FACC,FHRS,FAHA,FACP
Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Medical Director of Electrophysiology Services Providence Hospital Medical Centers
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22250 Providence DrSte #705Southfield, MI 48075
Phone+1 248-552-9858
Fax+1 248-559-6783
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Summary
- Dr. Christian Machado is a cardiologist based in Southfield, MI, specializing in adult congenital heart disease and cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his education and training in cardiology at Wayne State University and Detroit Medical Center, holding significant teaching roles at Wayne State University and other institutions. Dr. Machado has experience in general cardiology, hypertension, electrocardiography, coronary artery disease, and cardiac catheterization. His research includes publications on various cardiac topics, and he has contributed to numerous clinical trials. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, and American Heart Association and has received the Teacher of the Year award from Providence Hospital.
Education & Training
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1990 - 1993
Wayne State University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
Wayne State University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
INTEC Santo Domingo SOMClass of 1985
Palm Beach CollegeAS, Magna Cum Laude, 1978 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 1989 - 2028
FL State Medical License 1994 - 2000
PA State Medical License 1988 - 1988
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine- Heart Rhythm SocietyNASPExAM/IBHRE or CCEP
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Aprima, Aprima Medical Software, Inc., 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PRM 2014, Aprima Medical Software, Inc., 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Aprima PRM 2015, Aprima Medical Software, Inc., 2013-2017
Clinical Trials
- OMNI Study--Assessing Therapies in Medtronic Pacemaker, Defibrillator, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices. Start of enrollment: 2005 Aug 01
- The MagnaSafe Registry: Determining the Risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Presence of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
- Longitudinal Surveillance Registry (LSR) of ACUITY Spiral Start of enrollment: 2009 Aug 04
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- "A heart within the heart": A rare case of a large left atrial appendage occluder device-related thrombus.Frank Kalaba, Souheil Saba, Ahmad Kassar, Christian Machado, Dipak Shah
Heartrhythm Case Reports. 2024-04-01 - 19 citationsValidation of a Deep Learning Algorithm for Continuous, Real-Time Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Wrist-Worn Device in an Ambulatory Environment.Ming-Zher Poh, Anthony J Battisti, Li-Fang Cheng, Janice Lin, Anil Patwardhan
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2023-10-03 - 16 citationsImplant efficiency and clinical performance of Aveir™ VR and Micra™ VR leadless pacemaker: A multicenter comparative analysis of 67 patients.Nithi Tokavanich, Christian Machado, Sandeep Banga, Katelyn Smiles, Anya Dhar
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 2023-08-01
Journal Articles
- Timing for pacing after acquired conduction disease in the setting of endocarditisBrancheau, D., Degheim, C., Machado, C., 1/1/2015
- Bi-Ventricular Implantation and Improvement in Creatinine after Device (BiV ICD) ImplantationSidiqi, I., Brancheau, D., Machado, C., The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management., 1/1/2014
- Letter to the Editor-ResponseDaccarett, M., Machado, C., Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology., 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Analysis Of Omni Registry Data Shows Appropriate Therapeutic Benefit And Outcomes In Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) TherapyChristian Machado, HRS, Boston
- Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Saftey for Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (The Magna Safe Registry)Robert Russo, Heather S Costa, Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, Daniel C Bloomgarden, Todd Florin, Christian Machado, Edward T Martin, Michael Porter, Gail T Tominaga, Seth..., American Heart Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, Circulation, 1/1/2011
- Determining the Risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 1.5 Tesla for Patients with pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The MagnaSafe Registry)Robert Russo, Heather Costa, Daniel Bloomgarden, Todd Florin, Christian Machado, Edward Martin, Michael Porter, Gail Tominaga, Steven Wolff, 1/1/2011
Lectures
- Feasibility and Safety of Same Day Discharge After Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorGrand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, MI - 1/1/2012
- Appropriateness of Primary Prevention ICD Therapy Application: a retrospective cohort analysis of OMNI.1/1/2012
- Feasibility and Safety of Same Day Discharge After Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, MI. - 1/1/2011
Other
- Recurrent Episodes of SyncopeZarghami, J., Machado, C., Cardiosource
1/11/2003 - Effect of Peri-Infact Pacing Early after Myocardial Infarction: Results of the Prevention of Myocardial Enlargement and Dilatation Post Myocardial Infarction (MENDMI)Chung, E., Dan, D., Solomon, S., Bank, A., Pastore, J., Iyer, A., Berger, R., Franklin, J., Jones, G., Machado, C., Stolen, C., Circulation: Heart Failure.
1/17/2010
Press Mentions
Doctors at Southfield’s Ascension Providence Hospital Implant Heart Devices Without RadiationAugust 29th, 2018
Southfield Cardiologist Leads Effort for Pacemaker Recycling Program in U.S.November 15th, 2010
Doctor Saves Lives Back in NicaraguaMarch 8th, 2005
Research History
- Chair of Cardiovascular Research2002 - Present
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese
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