{"id":17974,"date":"2025-05-07T16:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/?page_id=17974"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:00:56","slug":"icd-and-pacemaker-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/es\/icd-and-pacemaker-check\/","title":{"rendered":"ICD and Pacemaker Check"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17974\" class=\"elementor elementor-17974\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c99149 e-con-full eh-page-hero e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c99149\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c4c4e e-con-full eh-page-hero__media e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"00c4c4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f329fc e-con-full eh-page-hero__inner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f329fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5fd2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5b5fd2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"eh-crumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/es\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><a href=\"\/es\/testing-procedure\/\">Testing &amp; Procedure<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">ICD and Pacemaker Check<\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e42ebf eh-chip-w elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e42ebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heart Care<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c89772 eh-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c89772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"218\">ICD and Pacemaker Check<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce8575 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ce8575\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad10a7 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ad10a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aebfa6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0aebfa6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ed542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6ed542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"281\">Accurate Device Monitoring at EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"642\">At EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center, we provide expert ICD and Pacemaker Check services near you to ensure your implanted cardiac devices are functioning properly. Our board-certified cardiologists use advanced monitoring systems to evaluate your device\u2019s performance and your heart\u2019s rhythm, helping detect potential issues early and ensure long-term safety.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"692\">What Is an ICD and Pacemaker Check?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1075\">An ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) or pacemaker check is a routine diagnostic evaluation to ensure that your implanted heart device is working correctly. These devices help regulate abnormal heart rhythms, and regular checks are crucial for optimal function and to adjust settings if needed. The check is painless and usually done externally with a programmer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1134\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1134\">Common Reasons for ICD and Pacemaker Checks:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1410\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1183\">Routine follow-up after device implantation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1236\">Symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, or fainting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1289\">Alerts or battery notifications from your device<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1314\">Heart rhythm changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1357\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1357\">Monitoring therapy delivery (for ICDs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1410\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1410\">Medication adjustments impacting device behavior<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c09aa elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"49c09aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule Your Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f77c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0f77c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1491\">How the Device Check Works<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1805\">During your visit, our team uses a special programmer that communicates wirelessly with your device. This allows us to review important data such as battery life, device function, rhythm recordings, and therapy delivery (like shocks or pacing). The process takes about 15\u201330 minutes and is entirely non-invasive.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1871\">Why Choose EPIC Heart for ICD and Pacemaker Checks?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1921\">Same-day device check appointments available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1976\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1976\">Experienced electrophysiologists and cardiologists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2030\">State-of-the-art diagnostic tools and programmers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2086\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2086\">Personalized device optimization and follow-up care<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2140\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2140\">Patient education and long-term device management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2199\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2199\">Three convenient locations in the Greater Houston area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2260\">Accepting most major insurance plans, including Medicare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2475\">Your heart device is vital to your health \u2014 trust our team to keep it performing at its best. Whether it\u2019s your first check-up or ongoing care, we ensure accurate, compassionate support tailored to your condition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34da2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e34da2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2541\">ICD and Pacemaker Check Near Me \u2013 Locations We Serve<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2650\">Get expert ICD and pacemaker device monitoring close to home at one of our advanced cardiovascular centers:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2678\">Houston Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2744\">17070 Red Oak Dr #405, Houston, TX 77090<br data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2725\">(832) 432-1951<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2786\">Tomball \/ Willowbrook Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2855\">155 School St, Suite 220, Tomball, TX 77375<br data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2836\">(832) 304-2070<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2897\">Richmond \/ Sugar Land Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2975\">6534 Greatwood Parkway, Unit A, Sugar Land, TX 77479<br data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2956\">(832) 645-8992<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad18a6 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4ad18a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Heart Screening Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015b6f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"015b6f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f4956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62f4956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"httpsepicheartandvascular.com (1)\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan\" width=\"500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-480x768.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9262707 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9262707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Meet Our Cardiologist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80a8267 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80a8267\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d109e0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d109e0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01aa9c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"01aa9c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Complete Heart &amp; Vascular Care in One Place (2)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1080x450.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-980x408.jpg 980w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-480x200.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470451 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4470451\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb72c63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb72c63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b50fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b50fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTQwLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZXBpY2hlYXJ0YW5kdmFzY3VsYXIuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIwXC8xMlwvZHItbXVqYW1tYWQtdXNtYW4uanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"cardiologist Houston\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg 333w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfc5135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfc5135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Board certificate of Dr. M. Usman Khan\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5OTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lcGljaGVhcnRhbmR2YXNjdWxhci5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL2RvY3Rvci11c21hbi1jZXJ0aWZpY2F0ZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan | Clinical Associate Professor\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-480x336.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-582468d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"582468d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce3adf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ce3adf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Dr. M. Usman Khan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP, FASNC<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2945a64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2945a64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"329\" class=\"\"><strong>Board-Certified Interventional &amp; General Cardiologist<\/strong><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"><strong>Clinical Associate Professor | EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"654\" class=\"\">Dr. M. Usman Khan is a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled interventional and general cardiologist with a reputation for excellence in patient care, academic achievement, and clinical innovation. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart, arterial, and venous diseases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\">A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical College, Dr. Khan earned the distinction of being named both Best Graduate and Most Distinguished Graduate. He was honored with four gold medals, two silver medals, and multiple academic awards. His prolific research career includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and multiple accolades for his contributions to cardiovascular science.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1162\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan has held notable leadership positions, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">Member of the Board of Trustees, Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">Chair of the Residents &amp; Fellows Section, Southeast Region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">Delegate to the House of Delegates, American Medical Association (AMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1413\" class=\"\">He is a Fellow of the:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">American College of Cardiology (FACC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">American College of Physicians (FACP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1830\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan received specialized training under internationally renowned cardiologists, including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta, further refining his advanced procedural skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1864\" class=\"\">Areas of Expertise<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1987\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan is known for delivering state-of-the-art care using both basic and advanced cardiovascular techniques, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">Coronary &amp; Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">Radial and Femoral Cardiac Catheterization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">Impella &amp; Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">Rotational and Laser Atherectomy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">PFO &amp; ASD Closure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">Alcohol Septal Ablation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">Venous Ablation &amp; VenaSeal Procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">Thrombectomy for Blood Clots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">Stress Testing (SPECT, PET, and Echocardiography)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">Echocardiography (TTE and TEE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">Loop Recorder Implants, Pacemaker Placement, and Cardioversion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Khan was awarded as \u2018the best graduate\u2019 and \u2018the most distinguished graduate\u2019 from King Edward Medical College \u2013 one of the oldest and most renowned institutes in South Asia. He also won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 awards of distinction. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed articles in the leading medical journals worldwide and has received several research awards. He was elected as the member of board of trustees and Chair of residents and fellows\u2019 section of Tennessee Medical Association (TMA); Chair of Southeast Region of residents and fellows\u2019 section and Delegate to the House of Delegates of American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n<p>He has been awarded with fellowship status by American College of Cardiology (ACP), American College of Physicians (ACC) and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) apart from his several board certifications. He has been trained by some of top most and internationally recognized icons in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan specializes in both basic and advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including simple and complex percutaneous coronary and vascular interventions, cardiac catheterization through both radial and femoral approaches, advanced cardiac support including Impella, intra-aortic Balloon Pump, rotational and laser atherectomy, PFO and ASD closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), carotid and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, venous ablations and use of venaseal, interventions for occluded coronary and peripheral vessels, interventions for venous thrombo-embolism, transthoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress testing with SPECT, PET and echocardiography, Loop recorder implant, temporary venous pacemaker, cardioversion and electrocardiography.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan offers state of the art care in cardiovascular diseases. 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