Division of Cardiology
Dr. Poonam Velagapudi is a Structural Interventional Cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Program Director for Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her clinical interests include high risk PCI, mechanical circulatory support in shock, radial and large bore access, percutaneous transcatheter valve procedures including TAVR, TMVR, and MitraClip. She also has a strong interest in education, advocacy and increasing/promoting participation of women in clinical trials. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), Chair of the ACC Early Career Section, Past Chair of the ACC Fellows in Training Section, and Co-Chair of the SCAI Educational Committee. She is a strong proponent of using social media for fostering education in cardiology and serves as a social media editor for ‘JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions’ journal and is an Early Career Correspondent for ACC ACCEL Audio. She is also an Associate Editor for the ‘European Heart Journal (EHJ)- Case Reports’ journal and an editorial board member for JSCAI and JACC: Advances journal.
Intramyocardial autologous CD34+ cell therapy for refractory angina: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions 03, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 29908826
Predictors and Changes in Cardiac Hemodynamics and Geometry With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
The American journal of cardiology , | Pubmed ID: 30598241
Patient Radiation Dosage During Lower Extremity Endovascular Intervention.
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions , | Pubmed ID: 30846087
The Evolving Management of Aortic Valve Disease: 5-Year Trends in SAVR, TAVR, and Medical Therapy.
The American journal of cardiology , | Pubmed ID: 31277791
Global Longitudinal Strain and Immune Status in Patients Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
The American journal of cardiology , | Pubmed ID: 31371060
Efficacy and safety of single vs dual antiplatelet therapy in patients on anticoagulation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology , | Pubmed ID: 31432607
Incidence and causes of in-hospital outcomes and 30-day readmissions after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: A US nationwide retrospective cohort study using claims data.
Heart rhythm , | Pubmed ID: 31539630
Comparison of 30-Day Unplanned Readmissions to the Index Versus Nonindex Hospital After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
The American journal of cardiology , | Pubmed ID: 32151435
Warfarin vs non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for left atrial appendage thrombus: A meta-analysis.
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology , | Pubmed ID: 32323386
Relative Costs of Surgical and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Medical Therapy.
Circulation. Cardiovascular interventions , | Pubmed ID: 32406261
Response to the Editor: Warfarin versus non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants for left atrial appendage thrombus: A meta-analysis.
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology 08, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32495476
Multivessel Versus Culprit-Only Revascularization in STEMI and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions 07, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32646699
Trends of repeat revascularization choice in patients with prior coronary artery bypass surgery.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions Sep, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32890452
Elevated D-Dimer Levels Are Associated With Increased Risk of Mortality in Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cardiology in review Nov/Dec, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33017364
Cardiac arrest and related mortality in emergency departments in the United States: Analysis of the nationwide emergency department sample.
Resuscitation Dec, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33086085
Meta-Analysis of Transradial vs Transfemoral Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
The American journal of cardiology Feb, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33220324
When Excluded From Randomized Clinical Trials: To "OR" or "'TAVR"?
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33446306
Meta-Analysis Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Single vs Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Patients.
The American journal of cardiology Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33454348
Intracardiac echocardiography versus transesophageal echocardiography for left atrial appendage closure: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review.
American journal of cardiovascular disease , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33489456
Efficacy and Safety of Ticagrelor Monotherapy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics Mar, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33668076
Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with cancer and readmissions within 90 days for acute myocardial infarction and bleeding in the USA.
European heart journal 03, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33681960
Safety and Efficacy of Apixaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism and End-Stage renal disease on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Indian pacing and electrophysiology journal Apr, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33866017
Comparison of Outcomes of Patients With Versus Without Chronic Liver Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
The American journal of cardiology Aug, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34348842
Meta-Analysis of Transradial Versus Transfemoral Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.
The American journal of cardiology Aug, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34389155
Gender Differences in the Pursuit of Cardiac Electrophysiology Training in North America.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 08, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34446162
Differential Impact of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes Among 1.4 Million US Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions 05, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 34446373
Impact of sex on outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion: A meta-analysis.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 02, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 34767299
Radial versus femoral access in patients with coronary artery bypass surgery: Frequentist and Bayesian meta-analysis.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 02, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 34779096
Addressing disparities of care in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients without standard modifiable risk factors: insights from a nationwide cohort study.
European journal of preventive cardiology 05, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 34897399
The Single-Access Technique for Impella Protected Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Single-Center Experience.
The Journal of invasive cardiology 03, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 34928814
Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Meta-Analysis.
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions 12, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34949391
Social Media as a Tool to Advance Women in Cardiology: Paving the Way for Gender Equality and Diversity.
CJC open Dec, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34993442
Psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic 6 months after the outbreak - the voice of the young doctors' generation: An international survey.
Kardiologia polska , 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35235998
Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acquired Immunosuppression.
The American journal of cardiology 05, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35303973
Where There Is Not 'Pre-Closure', Will 'Post-Closure' Tackle it?!
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions Jun, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35379568
Optimizing care of patients with right bundle branch block undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions Mar, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35398009
Racial and ethnic disparities in arrhythmia care: A call for action.
Heart rhythm Jul, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35842408
Corrigendum to 'Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acquired Immunosuppression' The American Journal of Cardiology Volume 171, 15 May 2022, Pages 40-48.
The American journal of cardiology Sep, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 35965056
The Busy Life of an Early Career Cardiologist: The Juggle Is Real!
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Aug, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36007993
Differential Patterns and Outcomes of 20.6 Million Cardiovascular Emergency Department Encounters for Men and Women in the United States.
Journal of the American Heart Association Oct, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36073628
Management and outcomes of patients admitted with type 2 myocardial infarction with and without standard modifiable risk factors.
International journal of cardiology Jan, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36130622
A Comprehensive Review of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices.
Heart international , 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36275352
Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Setting of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Heart international , 2020 | Pubmed ID: 36277671
Post-approval safety profile of Amulet vs Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure devices: Analysis from the MAUDE database (ALERT-MAUDE study).
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36526567
Sex differences in clinical profile and outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion.
Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions Dec, 2022 | Pubmed ID: 36549927
Same-Day Discharge after Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Insights from the Nationwide Readmission Database 2015-2019.
Current problems in cardiology Jan, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36638903
SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Without On-Site Surgical Backup.
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions Jan, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 36725479
Making the Best of a Challenging Situation.
JACC. Case reports May, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37077756
Cardiogenic shock and severe secondary mitral regurgitation successfully treated with transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: a case report.
European heart journal. Case reports Jun, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37293191
Outcomes of Prediabetes Compared with Normoglycaemia and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Heart international , 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37456347
A case report of non-dominant right coronary artery occlusion: not always benign!
European heart journal. Case reports Jul, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37501716
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Causing Acute Myocardial Infarction: Is Revascularization the Best Course of Action?
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions Aug, 2023 | Pubmed ID: 37587594
Ganesh Gajanan1,
Emmanouil S. Brilakis2,
Jolanta M. Siller-Matula3,4,5,
Ronald L. Zolty1,
Poonam Velagapudi1
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center,
2, Minneapolis Heart Institute,
3Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna,
4Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Warsaw, Center for Preclinical Research and Technology CEPT,
5Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna