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John Spertus, MD, Cardiology, Kansas City, MO, University Health-Truman Medical Center

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Cardiology • Kansas City, MO

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1992 - 1996
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1989 - 1996
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2006
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Potential Association of the ISCHEMIA Trial with the Appropriate Use Criteria Ratings for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease  
    John A Spertus, Manesh R Patel, JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Association of Perceived Stress Levels with Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease  
    Poghni Peri-Okonny, John A Spertus, JAMA Network Open
  • Omission of Heart Transplant Recipients from the Appropriate Use Criteria for Revascularization and the Ramifications on Heart Transplant Centers  
    Jon A Kobashigawa, Steven W Tabak, Wendy Book, John A Spertus, JAMA Cardiology
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Lectures

  • Diagnostic Testing in Older Adult Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Choosing Wisely 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
  • What Every Cardiologist Should Know: QoL Improvements Following Revascularization for Stable Angina. 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • Why We Need to Incorporate Patient Reported Outcomes in Heart Failure Guidelines 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Authored Content

  • Association of Perceived Stress Levels with Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Peripheral Artery DiseaseJune 2020
  • Comparison of Patient-Reported vs Physician-Estimated Angina in Patients Undergoing Elective and Urgent Percutaneous Coronary InterventionJune 2020
  • Omission of Heart Transplant Recipients from the Appropriate Use Criteria for Revascularization and the Ramifications on Heart Transplant CentersApril 2020
  • Patient and Practice Characteristics Associated with Sacubitril/Valsartan Use in the United StatesSeptember 2018
  • Sustaining Quality of Life of the Aged: Transplant or Mechanical Support: Baseline Cognitive DysfunctionAugust 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Terumo’s ePrism Platform Studied for AKI Prevention During Coronary Angiography
    Terumo’s ePrism Platform Studied for AKI Prevention During Coronary AngiographyNovember 9th, 2022
  • ‘Common’ Medication Nonadherence in CV Trials Impacts Outcomes, Regardless of Intervention
    ‘Common’ Medication Nonadherence in CV Trials Impacts Outcomes, Regardless of InterventionAugust 15th, 2022
  • Cardiologist Sues Epic; AHA Welcomes Bitcoin; Pass That ECG Bandage?
    Cardiologist Sues Epic; AHA Welcomes Bitcoin; Pass That ECG Bandage?March 29th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Training ProgramNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2012
  • Transforming PCI Informed Consent Into An Evidence-Based Decision-Making ToolNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
  • Investigating Racial Disparities In Outcomes After AMINational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2005–2009
  • Risk-Adjustment Of 1-Year Health Status Outcomes In CADAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2003

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Spertus, Dr. John Spertus, MD, Dr. J Spertus, Dr. John A Spertus