Positions

Professor, Cardiovascular Sciences, Brody School of Medicine

Contact Info

movaheda@ecu.edu

Publications in VIVO

Co-author Network

Co-investigator Network

Assad Movahed

member of

selected publications

article
- Contemporary review of the evolution of various treatment modalities for mitral regurgitation. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy. 22:639-651. 2024
- Cardiac amyloidosis: A case report and review of literature. World journal of clinical cases. 7:742-752. 2019
- Incidental Finding of Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Successfully Treated with Medical Therapy. Case reports in cardiology. 2019. 2019
- Carcinoid: Bringing Closure to PFO. Clin Image Case Rep 2018, 2:1 SciTechnol. 2:1-3. 2018
- Dehiscence and embolization of CorMatrix tricuspid valve replacement in the setting of infective endocarditis: a case report. European heart journal. Case reports. 2. 2018
- Diagnosis of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery with Echocardiography and Digital Subtraction Angiography. Case reports in cardiology. 2018. 2018
- Elusive left ventricular thrombus: Diagnostic role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging-A case report and review of the literature. World journal of clinical cases. 6:127-131. 2018
- Persistent Hiccups as the Only Presenting Symptom of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Case reports in cardiology. 2018. 2018
- Spontaneous Regression of Cardiac Rhabdomyoma Presenting as Severe Left Ventricular Inlet Obstruction in a Neonate with Tuberous Sclerosis. Case reports in cardiology. 2018. 2018
- A Case of Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor Presenting with Concomitant ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Occipital Stroke and a Brief Review of the Literature. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- A Fatal Giant Left Ventricular Thrombus Protruding to the Left Atrium after Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction.. Heart and Circulation Journal. 1:1-014. 2017
- ACE Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema following Cervical Spine Surgery. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Additive Role of Three Dimensional Echocardiography to Aid in the Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Thrombus.. Heart and Circulation Journal. 1:1-018. 2017
- Cardiac Calcified Amorphous Tumor of the Mitral Valve Presenting as Transient Ischemic Attack. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Neurological Dysregulation: Manifestations of Profound Hypomagnesemia. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Fulminant Myocarditis Managed by Extracorporeal Life Support (Impella� CP): A Rare Case. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Incidental echocardiographic finding: Fractured inferior vena cava filter. World journal of clinical cases. 5:148-152. 2017
- Left Ventricular Cardiac Hemangiomas: Literature Review with Case Report Presenting in Ventricular Fibrillation Cardiac Arrest.. J Heart Circ. 3. 2017
- Myocardial Infarction after Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Pyridostigmine Induced Prolonged Asystole in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis Successfully Treated with Hyoscyamine. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Spontaneous Coronary Arter Dissection and Review of the Literature.. Heart and Circulation Journal. 1:1-012. 2017
- Subacute Right Ventricular Perforation by Pacemaker Lead Causing Left-Sided Hemothorax and Epicardial Hematoma. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Sudden Unexpected Cardiac Arrest in Apparently Healthy Soldier: is Pre-Workout supplement Safe!. American Research Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases. 2. 2017
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Undiscovered Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- The Use of Adenosine to Enable Safe Implantation of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Ticagrelor-Induced Angioedema: A Rare and Unexpected Phenomenon. Case reports in cardiology. 2017. 2017
- Unusual Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Male with Hereditary Protein C and S Deficiency.. Journal of Clinical Images and Case Reports. 1. 2017
- Incidental finding of aberrant mitral valve chorda during a transesophageal echocardiography evaluation for suspected endocarditis. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 33:1931-1933. 2016
- Successful Biopsy and Removal of a Tricuspid Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: A Case Report. The Canadian journal of cardiology. 32. 2016
- Contrast induced neurotoxicity following coronary angiogram with Iohexol in an end stage renal disease patient. World journal of clinical cases. 3:942-5. 2015
- Coumadin ridge: An incidental finding of a left atrial pseudotumor on transthoracic echocardiography. World journal of clinical cases. 3:831-4. 2015
- Horseshoe thrombus in a patient with mechanical prosthetic mitral valve: A case report and review of literature. World journal of clinical cases. 3:838-42. 2015
- Transhepatic venous approach to permanent pacemaker placement in a patient with limited central venous access. World journal of clinical cases. 3:835-7. 2015
- Altered right ventricular contractile pattern after cardiac surgery: monitoring of septal function is essential. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 31:1159-65. 2014
- Case of early right ventricular pacing lead perforation and review of the literature. World journal of clinical cases. 2:206-8. 2014
- Incidental findings of pericardial calcification. World journal of clinical cases. 2:455-8. 2014
- Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: A case report and review of the literature. World journal of clinical cases. 2:90-3. 2014
- Transthoracic echo: A sensitive tool for detecting cardiac extension of renal cell carcinoma?. World journal of clinical cases. 2:377-9. 2014
- Biventricular pulsus alternans: An echocardiographic finding in patient with pulmonary embolism. World journal of clinical cases. 1:162-5. 2013
- Low ADAMTS-13 in plavix induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. World journal of clinical cases. 1:31-3. 2013
- Noncoronary sinus of Valsalva rupture into the right atrium with a coexisting perimembranous ventricular septal defect. World journal of clinical cases. 1:146-8. 2013
- Saphenous graft on transesophageal echocardiogram masquerading as an abnormal vascular communication into the right atrium. World journal of clinical cases. 1:28-30. 2013
- Side matters: An intriguing case of persistent left superior vena-cava. World journal of clinical cases. 1:159-61. 2013
- Emerging therapies for residual risk. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 13. 2012
- Spontaneous multiarterial dissection immediately after childbirth. Texas Heart Institute journal. 39:683-6. 2012
- Coronary artery calcium scoring. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 12. 2011
- Recognition of noncardiac findings on cardiac computed tomography examination. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 11:84-91. 2010
- Update on cardiac risk stratification of renal transplant candidates. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 11. 2010
- Cardiac computed tomography: current practice and future applications. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 10:97-105. 2009
- Normal anatomic variants on transthoracic echocardiogram. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 26:1109-17. 2009
- ST segment elevation during adenosine pharmacological stress testing in a patient with coronary artery disease. The American heart hospital journal. 7. 2009
- Aortic atheromas: current concepts and controversies-a review of the literature. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 25:198-207. 2008
- Coronary artery calcium scores: current thinking and clinical applications. The open cardiovascular medicine journal. 2:87-92. 2008
- Isolated noncompaction of the left ventricular myocardium: a case report and literature review. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 25:755-61. 2008
- Use of antihypertensive drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Cardiovascular therapeutics. 26:38-49. 2008
- Diastolic heart failure and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction: what we know, and what we don't know!. International journal of cardiology. 115:284-92. 2007
- Atrial fibrillation during adenosine pharmacologic stress testing. Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. 13:576-81. 2006
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Acute cardiac care. 8:162-71. 2006
- Clinical correlation between increased lung to heart ratio of technetium-99m sestamibi and multivessel coronary artery disease. International journal of cardiology. 101:219-22. 2005
- Should angiotensin receptor blockers be added to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of heart failure?. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 6:206-13. 2005
- Cardiac involvement in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: with and without HIV infection. The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 20:477-81. 2004
- Optimal management of hyperlipidemia in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. International journal of cardiology. 97:355-66. 2004
- The role of aldosterone and aldosterone-receptor antagonists in heart failure. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 5:71-81. 2004
- Current concepts of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes mellitus. International journal of cardiology. 89:123-34. 2003
- Uptake of technetium 99m HDP in cardiac amyloidosis. The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 19:225-7. 2003
- Vascular Complications of Percutaneous Transradial Cardiac Catheterization. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 17:76-79.
book
- . Integrating Cardiology for Nuclear Medicine Physicians.. Springer. 2009
case study
- Unusual distal LAD spiral dissection in young male 2017
review
- Elusive left ventricular thrombus: Diagnostic role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging-A case report and review of the literature. 2018

presentations

presentation
- Altered Right Ventricular Contractile Pattern After Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Study, 67th Annual Scientific Session of American College of Cardiology 2018
- Infective Endocarditis With Prosthetic Valve Dehiscence and Embolization: A Rare Occurrence, 67th Annual Scientific Session of American College of Cardiology 2018

principal investigator on

What is the Optimal Method of Evaluation of Ischemia in Women? awarded by Cariovascular Clinical Studies 2005 - 2008
Protocol No. K627-02-5001 awarded by King Pharmacueticals Research and Development, Inc.(Obsolete- now Inveresk) 2003 - 2004
Protocol # MRE 0470P-206 awarded by King Pharmacueticals Research and Development, Inc.(Obsolete- now Inveresk) 2002 - 2003

professional service activities

Academic editor Aortic Pseudoaneurysm following Ventricular Septal Defect Closure in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.Case Reports in Cardiology; 2023 |Article ID2890844|https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2890844 2022
Case Report: Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: Report of Two Cases and Brief Review 2018
Journal of Clinical Images & Case Reports Editorial Board Member 2017
Journal of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis 2017
Heart and Circulation Journal Editor-In-Chief 2016
American Family Physician Reviewer 2006 - 2015
Internal Medicine - Open Journal Editorial Board Member 2015
Journal of Cardiology and Therapeutics Editorial Board Member 2015
Journal of Clinical Case Studies Editorial Board Member 2015
World Journal of Clinical Cases Editorial Board Member 2015
Case Reports in Cardiology Editorial Board Member 2012
International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging Reviewer 2010
American Heart Journal Reviewer 2008
Echocardiography Reviewer 2007
International Journal of Cardiology Reviewer 2004
American Journal of Cardiology Reviewer 1991

awards and honors

Cardiology Fellows Teaching Award, conferred by Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2023

preferred title

Professor and Director of Nuclear Cardiology

located in facility

PCMH
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