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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.

Professional Experience

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Medical Director Interventional Cardiology, Richmond Market · Richmond, VA
Medical College of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor of Medicine · Milwaukee, WI
Clement Zablocki VAMC
Staff Interventional Cardiologist · Milwaukee, WI
Creighton University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine · Omaha, NE
Creighton University Medical Center
Internal Medicine House Staff · Omaha, NE
Nebraska and Western Iowa Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Internal Medicine House Staff · Omaha, NE

Education & Training

Creighton University School of Medicine
Interventional Cardiology Fellow · Omaha, NE
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
Internal Medicine Residency · Chandigarh, India
Government Medical College (GMC)
Medical Graduation · Patiala, India

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
Letter by Alla and Kaushik Regarding Article "Three Recurrent Episodes of Apical-Ballooning Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Man".
Authors: Alla VM, Kaushik M
Circulation
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nationwide Trends in Pulmonary Artery Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 67
Supplement 2044
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
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
Platelet Activity in Clopidogrel Users With and Without Omeprazole: Meta-analysis of Pharmacodynamic Function.
Authors: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 10 (3 Supplement) S21
Incidence and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized With Myocardial Infarction and Co-existing Cerebrovascular Accident in United States.
Authors: Circulation 134 (Suppl 1) A16190-A16190
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
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
Bivalirudin versus Heparin in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention-a Meta analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 68 (18 Supplement) B64
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
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
Remote Ischemic Pre-conditioning And Coronary Interventions: A Meta Analysis Of Randomized Trials.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 87 S79-S80
Outcomes of Concomitant Percutaneous Carotid and Coronary Revascularization: A National Inpatient Sample Based Study.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 87 S55-S57
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
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
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
Stent Thrombosis With Bioabsorbable Vascular Scaffolds: A Meta-analysis.
Authors: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 9 (4 Supplement) S55
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure During Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis.
Authors: Circulation 132 (Suppl 3) A16543-A16543
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
Adenosine Versus Regadenoson In Assessing Fractional Flow Reserve A Meta Analysis.
Authors: Journal of the American College of Cardiology 66 (15 Supplement) B118-B119
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
Association of Epicardial Adipose Tissue with Atherosclerosis of Thoracic Aorta: An Echocardiographic Study.
Authors: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography 28 (6) B117
The effects of subcutaneous nitroglycerin on radial artery spasm during transradial coronary angiography: a Meta-analysis.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 85 S166-S168
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Grafts Patency in Patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Authors: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 85 S93-S94
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
Long-Term Outcomes After Drug Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stenting for Saphenous Vein Grafts: Meta-analysis From 264670 Patient Years of Follow-Up.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Best Fellow Graduating Class
Creighton Cardiology Cardiovascular Program
Travel grant to present at CRT
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Inclusion in Marquis' Who is Who in healthcare and medicine
Marquis' Who is Who
Travel grant to present at ACC scientific sessions
Creighton University Division of Cardiology
Travel grant to present at Cardiac Research and Therapeutics
Creighton University Division of Cardiology
Golden apple award nomination
Creighton School of Medicine
Winner State medical jeopardy
ACP Nebraska meeting
Represented state of Nebraska national medical jeopardy
American College of Physicians