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Edward Lesnefsky Jr., MD, Cardiology, Richmond, VA

EdwardJosephLesnefskyJr.MD

Cardiology Richmond, VA

Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Critical Care

Professor, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1250 E Marshall Street
    Internal Medicine
    Richmond, VA 23298
    Phone+1 804-828-9198
    Fax+1 804-828-0395

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1981
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, Chemistry, Highest Honors, 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1985 - 1991
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Aging Selectively Decreases Oxidative Capacity in Interfibrillar Rat Mitochondria Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, Case Western Reserve University, 1994
  • Midwest Section AFCR Award for Excellence in Research in Cardiovascular Disease 1990
  • First Place in the Fellowship Research Category Colorado ACP Associates Program 1986
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Aging Decreases Electron Transport Complex III Activity in Heart Interfibrillar Mitochondria By Alteration of the Cytochrome c Binding Site.  
    Lesnefsky E.J., Gudz T.I., Moghaddas S., Migita C.T., Saito M.I., Turkaly P.J., Hoppel C.L, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
  • Oxidative Phosphorylation And Aging.  
    Lesnefsky E.J., Hoppel C.L, Aging Research Reviews
  • Blockade of Electron Transport Protects Against Ischemic Damage to Cardiac Mitochondria.  
    Lesnefsky E.J., Chen Q., Moghaddas S., Hassan M.O., Tandler B., Hoppel C.L, Journal of Biological Chemistry
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Influence of Severity of Remote Ischemia on Mortality During Acute Left Anterior Descending Occlusion.
    Lesnefsky E.J., Flanagan T.L., Mahanes M.S., Beller G.A., Gascho J.A, Circulation
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Contracts Isolated Vascular Smooth Muscle, Impairs Endothelial Dependent Relaxation, and Blunts Vascular Reactivity.
    VanBenthuysen K.M., Lesnefsky E.J., Morris K., Horwitz L.D., McMurtry I.F, Clinical Research
  • Superoxide Dismutase Prevents Myocardial Release of Conjugated Dienes During Early Reperfusion.
    Lesnefsky E.J., VanBenthuysen K., McMurtry I., Fennessey P.M., Travis V.L., Horwitz L.D, Circulation
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury to Mitochondria and Cardiac Function in Donation After Circulatory Death Hearts- an Experimental Study
    Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury to Mitochondria and Cardiac Function in Donation After Circulatory Death Hearts- an Experimental StudyDecember 28th, 2020
  • Dietary Inorganic Nitrate May Reduce Heart Dysfunction Caused by Powerful Anti-Cancer Drug
    Dietary Inorganic Nitrate May Reduce Heart Dysfunction Caused by Powerful Anti-Cancer DrugMay 31st, 2011

Grant Support

  • Reduction Of Cardiac Injury By Targeting Damaged Mitochondria During ReperfusionVeterans Affairs2012
  • Complex III Augments Oxidants Damage In Ischemic Aged HeartNational Institute On Aging2004–2008
  • Animal / Physiology CoreNational Institute On Aging2004–2008
  • Core--PhysiologyNational Institute On Aging1998–2001
  • Antioxidants And Reperfusion Injury In Aging HeartNational Institute On Aging1998–2001
  • Mitochondrial Focus Of Reperfusion Injury In Aging HeartNational Institute On Aging1997–1999
  • Mitochondria Increase Oxidative Injury In Aging HeartNational Institute On Aging1995–1999
  • Aging, Cardiac Mitochondria, And Ischemic InjuryNational Institute On Aging1994–1996

Professional Memberships