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Julie Kovach, MD, Cardiology, Toledo, OH, The University of Toledo Medical Center

JulieAnneKovachMD

Cardiology Toledo, OH

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography

Retired Cardiologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Julie Kovach is a cardiologist in Toledo, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush Oak Park Hospital, The University of Toledo Medical Center, and ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has been in practice 34 years. She specializes in adult congenital heart disease and echocardiography and is experienced in general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiac electrophysiology, and echocardiography.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1990 - 1993
  • Keesler Medical Center
    Keesler Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Wittenberg University
    Wittenberg UniversityB.A., 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2022
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1992 - 1997
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • National Board of EchocardiographyAdult Comprehensive Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Society of Echocardiography
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
  • Teaching Award WSUSOM College, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Changing risk factors for arrhythmias and sudden death among adults with repaired tetralogy of Fallot  
    Karpawich PP, Sehgal S, Singh H, Kovach J, Journal of the South African Heart Association, 1/1/2013
  • Diagnostic Accuracy of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Stress Echocardiography for the Diagnosis of Left Main and Triple Ve...  
    Mahajan N, Polavaram L, Venkalaya H, Ference B, Wang Y, Agar J, Kovach JA, Afonso L, Heart, 6/1/2010
  • Clinical image unknown: a man with congestive heart failure and left ventricular assist device placement  
    Kovach JA, American College of Cardiology Current Journal Review, 1/1/2003
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Optimum endpoints for dobutamine atropine stress echocardiography.
    Kovach JA, Lewandowski TJ, Sachdev V, Oestreich CA, J Am Coll Cardiol, 47th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology, Atlanta, GA, 3/1/1998
  • Ventriculography, but not coronary angiography predicts viability by dobutamine stress echocardiography.
    Lewandowski TJ, Kovach JA, Bossone E, Armstrong WF, J Am Coll Cardiol, 47th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology, Atlanta, GA, 3/1/1998
  • Digital compression of echocardiographic images saves memory without sacrificing accuracy of interpretation.
    Yamani MH, Oestreich CA, DePauw WA, Kovach JA, J Invest Med, Central Society for Clinical Research, Chicago, IL, September 19, 1998, 1/1/1998
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Lectures

  • "Quality of the Care for the Adult with Congenital Heart Disease in the Emergency Room." 
    Chicago, IL - 9/6/2014
  • "Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Service Delivery and ACC/AHA Guidelines." 
    Oakbrook, IL - 5/17/2014
  • "Pregnancy in Women with Congenital Heart Disease." 
    3/14/2014
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Other

  • "What is a Ventricular Septal Defect?" (Web Video) 
    Kovach, JA
    http://Healthvideo.com
    7/1/2009
  • "Monthly Spotlight Images" (Editor of Cardiac Images) 
    Julie Anne Kovach, MD, American College of Cardiology Educational Website, 2004, 2005
    http://Cardiosource.com
    1/1/2006
  • "Approach to the Cardiovascular Examination." (45 minute instructional video for medical students) 
    Kovach JA, M1 Clinical Foundations of Medicine Course, University of Michigan
    8/1/2005
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