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Elizabeth Kaufman, MD, Cardiology, Cleveland, OH

ElizabethSKaufmanMD

Cardiology Cleveland, OH

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Professor, Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2500 Metrohealth Dr
    Cleveland, OH 44109
    Phone+1 216-778-7800
    Fax+1 216-778-3927

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1988 - 1991
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1985
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBA, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Simon Dack Award for Outstanding Scholarship 2012
  • 2008 publication selected Heart Rhythm Society annual scientific sessions, 2009
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Inductee, 2003
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Risk of life threatening cardiac events among patients with long QT syndrome and multiple mutations.  
    Mullally J, Goldenberg I, Moss AJ, Lopes CM, Ackerman MJ, Zareba W, McNitt S, Robinson JL, Benhorin J, Kaufman ES, Towbin JA, Barsheshet A, Heart Rhythm 2013;10:378-382, 2013
  • Combined assessment of sex- and mutation-specific information for risk stratification in type 1 long QT syndrome.  
    Costa J, Lopes CM, Barsheshet A, Moss AJ, Migdalovich D, Ouellet G, McNitt S, Polonsky S, Robinson JL, Zareba W, Ackerman MJ, Benhorin J, Kaufman ES, Platonov PG, Shim..., Heart Rhythm 2012;9:892-898, 2012
  • Age and gender modification of the long QT syndrome phenotype.  
    Ziv O, Kaufman ES, Cardiology Electrophysiology Clinics 2012;4:39-51, 2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Sodium channel mutations, risk of cardiac events and efficacy of beta-blocker therapy in type 3 long QT syndrome.
    Wilde AA, Kaufman ES, Shimizu W, Moss AJ, Benhorin J, Lopes CM, Towbin JA, Spazzolini C, Crotti L, Zareba W, Goldenberg I, Kanters JK, Robinson JL, Qi M, Hofman N, Tes..., Heart Rhythm 2012;9:S321, 2012
  • Evidence for microvolt T-wave alternans as a mechanism for amplified spatial dispersion of repolarization in humans.
    Pasala T, Kaufman ES, Heart Rhythm 2011;8:S415, 2011
  • Beta-blockers reduce Tpeak-end during exercise and recovery in patients with congenital long QT syndrome type 1.
    Gemma LW, Ward GM, Ball JL, Dettmer MM, Leo PJ, Doria DN, Kaufman ES, Heart Rhythm 2010;7:S173, 2010
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Lectures

  • Management of Atrial Fibrillation. 
    Multiple Locations, 1994, 1997
  • Evaluation and Management of Syncope. 
    Multiple Locations, 1996, 1997
  • Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death. 
    Multiple Locations, 1995, 1996
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Press Mentions

  • Quinidine in Short QT Syndrome: An Old Drug for a New Disease
    Quinidine in Short QT Syndrome: An Old Drug for a New DiseaseFebruary 3rd, 2017

Grant Support

  • Noninvasive &Genetic Techniques To Refine The Diagnosis Of The Long QT SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Long QT Syndrome: Use Of The Potassium Channel Blocker ErythromycinNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Sudden Cardiac Death In Heart Failure Trial (Scd-Heft)National Center For Research Resources2004
  • Significance Of T-WAVE Alternans In Patients With Congestive Heart FailureNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • QT Interval Prolongation In Postpartum WomenNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Noninvasive &Genetic Techniques To Refine The Diagnosis Of The Long QT SegmentNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Symptomatic Arrhythmia In Perimenopausal Women &HormoneNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Sudden Cardiac Death In Heart Failure Trial Of Prophylactic Amiodarone Or DefibriNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Noninvasive &Genetic Diagnosis Of Long QT SegmentNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Atrial Fibrillation Follow UP Of Rhythm ManagementNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Long Term Safety Of Azimilide DihydrochlorideNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
  • Azimilide Dihydrochloride For Prophylactic Treatment Of Af/F And /Or PsvtNational Center For Research Resources1997

Professional Memberships