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About Dr. Manu Kaushik MD

Dr. Manu Kaushik, M.D., is an experienced cardiologist based in Richmond, Virginia, with over 20 years of clinical practice in cardiovascular medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of cardiac conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, with a focus on comprehensive and non-invasive cardiac care. Dr. Kaushik earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Patiala, India. He is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, as well as Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he has been involved in providing high-quality cardiovascular care. He is known for his patient-centered approach and commitment to evidence-based treatment to improve cardiovascular outcomes."

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Best Fellow Graduating Class
Creighton Cardiology Cardiovascular Program (2013)
Travel grant to present at CRT
Medstar Washington Hospital Center (2013)
Achieved 97th percentile in nationwide cardiology in service exam
American College of Cardiology (2012)
Inclusion in Marquis' Who is Who in healthcare and medicine
Marquis' Who is Who (2012)
Travel grant to present at ACC scientific sessions
Creighton University Division of Cardiology (2012)
Travel grant to present at Cardiac Research and Therapeutics
Creighton University Division of Cardiology (2012)
Golden apple award nomination
Creighton School of Medicine (2010)
Highest decile score in ABIM national board exam for internal medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (2010)
Achieved 99th percentile in ACP in-training exams
American College of Physicians (2007-2009)
Winner State medical jeopardy
ACP Nebraska meeting (2008)
Represented state of Nebraska national medical jeopardy
American College of Physicians (2009)
Selected for admission to Indian Institutes of Management
IIMs (2003)
Ranked 13th in state medical school entrance exam
Punjabi University Patiala Punjab India (1997)
Ranked 43rd in India in national medical school entrance exam
CBSE-PMT (1997)
National Talent scholarship
NCERT India (1995)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond, VA May 2019 - Current Medical Director Interventional Cardiology, Richmond Market
Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Oct 2016 - Apr 2019 Assistant Professor of Medicine
Clement Zablocki VAMC Milwaukee, WI Oct 2016 - Apr 2019 Staff Interventional Cardiologist
NWI-VAMC Omaha, NE Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 Staff Interventional Cardiologist
Creighton University Medical Center Omaha, NE Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 Assistant Professor of Medicine
Creighton University Medical Center Omaha, NE Jul 2007 - Jun 2010 Internal Medicine House Staff
Nebraska and Western Iowa Veteran Affairs Medical Center Omaha, NE Jul 2007 - Jun 2010 Internal Medicine House Staff

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha, NE 2013-2014 Interventional Cardiology Fellow
Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha, NE 2010-2013 Cardiology Fellow
Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha, NE 2007-2010 Internal Medicine Residency
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India 2003-2006 Internal Medicine Residency
Government Medical College (GMC) Patiala, India 1997-2003 Medical Graduation

Research & Publications

Bivalirudin versus heparin in percutaneous coronary intervention—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials stratified by adjunctive glycoprotein IIb/IIIa strategy.
Authors: Anantha-Narayanan M, Anugula D, Gujjula NR, Reddy YHV, Baskaran J, Kaushik M, Alla VM, Raveendran G.
Journal of Thoracic Disease • 2018
Letter by Alla and Kaushik Regarding Article "Three Recurrent Episodes of Apical-Ballooning Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Man".
Authors: Alla VM, Kaushik M.
Circulation • 2016
Comparison of percutaneous device closure versus surgical closure of peri-membranous ventricular septal defects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors: Saurav A, Kaushik M, Mahesh Alla V, White MD, Satpathy R, Lanspa T, Mooss AN, DelCore MG.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv • 2015
Outcomes of mitral valve repair compared with replacement in patients undergoing concomitant aortic valve surgery: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Authors: Saurav A, Alla VM, Kaushik M, Hunter CC, Mooss AV.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg• 2015
Efficacy and safety of transulnar coronary angiography and interventions - a single center experience.
Authors: Deshmukh AR, Kaushik M, Aboeata A, Abuzetun J, Burns TL, Nubel CA, White MD, Lanspa TJ, Hunter CB, Mooss AN, Esterbrooks DJ.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv • 2014
Predictors of pulmonary complications after bariatric surgery.
Authors: Gupta PK, Gupta H, Kaushik M, Fang X, Miller WJ, Morrow LE, Armour-Forse R.
Surg Obes Relat Dis • 2012
Number of shocks during elective cardioversion predicts long term recurrence of atrial fibrillation.
Authors: Alla VM, Kanuri S, Bansal O, Reddy YM, Kaushik M, Esterbrooks D, Mooss A.
International Journal of Cardiology • 2012
Mitral Annular Calcification and Risk of Stroke in Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Propensity Score Analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67.
Supplement 2234 • 2013
Nationwide Trends in Pulmonary Artery Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67.
Supplement 2044 • 2013
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Outcomes and Cost in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67.
Supplement 253 • 2013
Syntax Score and its Impact on Long Term Outcomes of Coronary Revascularization: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67.
Supplement 106 • 2013
Platelet Activity in Clopidogrel Users With and Without Omeprazole: Meta-analysis of Pharmacodynamic Function.
Authors: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 10 (3 Supplement) S21.
2013
Incidence and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized With Myocardial Infarction and Co-existing Cerebrovascular Accident in United States.
Authors: Circulation 134 (Suppl 1) A16190-A16190
2016
Prospective Evaluation of Electrocardiographic Voltage Changes and 6-Minute Walk Test for Predicting Readmissions in Heart Failure (PREEMT-HF Study.
Authors: Chest 150 (4) 68A
2016
Successful Versus Unsuccessful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusions: A Contemporary Meta-Analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 68 (18 Supplement) B122
2016
Bivalirudin versus Heparin in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention-a Meta analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 68 (18 Supplement) B64
2016
Trend of Utilization & Procedural Outcomes of Endomyocardial Biopsy in United States: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Based Study.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 68 (18 Supplement) B330-B331
2016
Safety and Efficacy of the Endovascular Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 87 S145-S146
2016
Remote Ischemic Pre-conditioning And Coronary Interventions: A Meta Analysis Of Randomized Trials.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 87 S79-S80
2016
Outcomes of Concomitant Percutaneous Carotid and Coronary Revascularization: A National Inpatient Sample Based Study.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 87 S55-S57
2016
Does Erythropoietin Therapy have an Effect on Left Ventricular Hypertrophy? a Meta Analysis..
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67 (13 Supplement) 1945
2016
Culprit Versus Multi-Vessel Percutaneous Intervention in St Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients with Cardiogenic Shock: Meta-Analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67 (13 Supplement) 660
2015
The Role of Calcium Channel Blockers in Radial Cocktail on Radial Artery Spasm A Meta Analysis.
Authors: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 9 (4 Supplement) S15-S16
2015
Stent Thrombosis With Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffolds: A Meta-analysis.
Authors: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 9 (4 Supplement) S55
2015
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure During Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis.
Authors: JACC: Circulation 132 (Suppl 3) A16543-A16543
2015
Diagnostic Performance of Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio for Physiological Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Severity: A Bivariate Meta-analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 66 (15 Supplement) B120
2015
Adenosine Versus Regadenoson In Assessing Fractional Flow Reserve A Meta Analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 66 (15 Supplement) B118-B119
2015
Comparison of Five-year Outcomes of Percutaneous Versus Surgical Coronary Revascularization: A Meta-analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 66 (15 Supplement) B195
2015
Association of Epicardial Adipose Tissue with Atherosclerosis of Thoracic Aorta: An Echocardiographic Study.
Authors: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography 28 (6) B117
2015
The effects of subcutaneous nitroglycerin on radial artery spasm during transradial coronary angiography: a Meta-analysis.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 85 S166-S168
2015
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Grafts Patency in Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 85 S93-S94
2015
ZOTAROLIMUS ELUTING STENT VERSUS EVEROLIMUS ELUTING STENT IN PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION: A META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 65 (10 Supplement) A1892
2015
Long-Term Outcomes After Drug Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stenting for Saphenous Vein Grafts: Meta-analysis From 264670 Patient Years of Follow-Up.
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