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James Vacek, MD, Cardiology, Kansas City, KS, The University of Kansas Hospital

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Cardiology Kansas City, KS

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology

James L. Vacek, MD, MSc, FACC, FAHA, Professor of Medicine The University of Kansas Hospital

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Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
    University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthMSc, Clinical Research, Honors, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineMSc, Clinical Research, With Honors, 2008 - 2010
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1980 - 1982
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 1977
  • Creighton University
    Creighton UniversityB.S., Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, 1973
  • Creighton University
    Creighton UniversityB.S., Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Investigator Award ASBMR, 2012
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Super Doctors in Kansas City 2007-2008, 2010-2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of lipid management in patients with coronary versus peripheral arterial disease  
    Sharma S, Thapa R, Jeevanantham V, Myers T, Hu C, Brimacombe M, Vacek JL, Dawn B, Gupta K, Am J Cardiol, 1/1/2014
  • Intestinal ischemia following allogeneic stem cell transplantation: a report of four cases  
    Prochaska L, Vacek J, Madan R, Abhyankar S, Ganguly S, McGuirk JP, Lin TL, Aljitawi OS, Transplantation Proceedings, 1/1/2014
  • Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Predictors of Recovery and Current State of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Use  
    Pillarisetti J, Kondur A, Alani A, Reddy M, Vacek J, Weiner C, Ellerbeck E, Schreiber T, Lakkireddy D, J Am Coll Cardiol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of lipid control among diabetics with noncoronary atherosclerotic vascular disease versus coronary artery disease
    Thapa R, Sharma S, Jeevanantham V, Hu C, Myers T, Vacek JL, Dawn B, Gupta K, 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology, Washington, DC, 1/29/2014
  • Long-term diet and exercise outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery: a review of recent literature
    Coyan G, Reeder KM, Vacek JL, Translational Science, Washington, DC, 1/17/2013
  • Use of Aldosterone Antagonists at Discharge in Eligible Heart Failure Patients With a Comprehensive Heart Failure Program: Trends in Compliance With Get With the Guide...
    Maybrook, RF, Afzal MR, Rankin A, Russell C, Vacek JL, The American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2013 Scientific Sessions, Baltimore, MD, 1/15/2013
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Lectures

  • Lipid Management in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Population 
    1/31/2013
  • Cardiovascular Research 
    1/22/2012
  • Vitamin D in Cardiovascular Health and Disease 
    Kansas, KS, 2010; Topeka, KS, 2012 - 1/18/2012
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Other

  • New Treatments For Chronic Edema in Women? 
    Vacek J
    1/1/2000
  • Syncope from a Cardiologist's Perspective-James L. Vacek, M.D. 
    Vacek JL, Medifax Group, Ltd
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - 1/1/1992
  • Drug therapy for cardiovascular disease 
    Vacek JL
    1/1/1991
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Press Mentions

  • Extra Vitamin D Doesn't Cut High Blood Pressure: Study
    Extra Vitamin D Doesn't Cut High Blood Pressure: StudyAugust 14th, 2013

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