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Spas Kotev, MD, Cardiology, Iowa City, IA, Mercy Iowa City

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Cardiology Iowa City, IA

Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology

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Summary

  • I am a board certified interventional cardiologist with more than 5 years of experience in hospital and clinic type practice. I am also board certified in vascular/endovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and cardiac CT. I am interested in high risk PCI and peripheral interventions for critical limb ischemia.

Education & Training

  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center2013 - 2014
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2010 - 2013
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterCardiovascular Diseases, 2010 - 2013
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • Medical University of Sofia FOM
    Medical University of Sofia FOMClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ranked top 5% of Class 2001
  • Scholarship for Academic Achievement 1995

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in cardiogenic shock --peace of mind yet no piece of evidence  
    Kotev S, Cohen M, Cardiovasc News, 2/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Safety and efficacy of modified Mynx TM (vascular closure device) deployment technique in 1,005 consecutive cases
    Kotev S, Iqbal Z, Hasan O, Shaw C, Wang L, Tayal R, Rana G, Iyer D, Cohen M, Wasty N, ESC Congress; Munich, Germany, 8/1/2012
  • Intracoronary Epinephrine is an Effective Treatment for Massive Coronary Air Embolism in an Animal Model
    Kotev S, Cohen M, Wasty N, M3 SCAI International Cardiovascular Conference; Miami Beach, FL, 10/1/2011
  • The Relation Between Platelet Reactivity and HbA1c in Diabetic Patients with Cardiovascular Disease on Maintenance Aspirin and Clopidogrel Therapy
    Anand S, Antonino M, Kotev S, Lookman L, Bliden K, Udaya S, Gurbel P, ACC 58th Annual Scientific Meeting; Orlando, FL, 3/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Monitoring of Anticoagulation in Antiphospholipid Syndrome 
    Clinico-Pathological Conference Sinai Hospital; Baltimore, MD - 8/1/2008
  • Adherence to Recommendations for Colon Malignancy Screening at Sinai Community Clinic: Cross-Sectional Study 
    Evidence-Based Medicine Lecture Series; Baltimore, MD - 8/1/2007
  • Innovate-PCI, Onset-Offset, Clear Platelets, Plato Trials; Functional Platelet Testing 
    Sinai Center for Thrombosis Research, Baltimore, MD
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Russian

Hospital Affiliations