KwanLeeMDFACC FSCAI

Cardiology • Scottsdale, AZ

Interventional Cardiology

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Office
13400 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Summary

Dr. Kwan Lee FSCAI FACC, Associate Professor Clinical Medicine has been on faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson since 2009. Originally from Malaysia, he earned his medical degree from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, graduating in 2000. He completed his residency, cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Arizona and Emory. Dr. Lee is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine.

He is currently the Cardiovascular Medical Service Line Director for Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, the Associate Chief of Cardiology at the Sarver Heart Center and Associate Program Director for the Cardiovascular Fellowship. He is the Governor of the American College of Cardiology Arizona Chapter and is a member of the SCAI International Committee, serving as the ASEAN liaison.

His research interests include simulation in interventional cardiology education and stent healing.

Education & Training

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2008 - 2009
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Scottsdale)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Scottsdale)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2005
University of Dublin Trinity CollegeClass of 2000, MBBCh

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Governor American College of Cardiology, Arizona Chapter

Clinical Trials

IMPROVE-IT: Examining Outcomes in Subjects With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Vytorin (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin) vs Simvastatin (P04103) Start of enrollment: 2005 Oct 17
Completed
Phase 3
Trial to Assess the Effects of Vorapaxar (SCH 530348; MK-5348) in Preventing Heart Attack and Stroke in Patients With Atherosclerosis (TRA 2°P - TIMI 50) (P04737) Start of enrollment: 2007 Sep 01
Completed
Phase 3
Cardiovascular Outcomes Study of Alogliptin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2009 Sep 01
Completed
Phase 3
The Stabilization Of pLaques usIng Darapladib-Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction 52 Trial Start of enrollment: 2009 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 3
A Study With Aleglitazar in Patients With a Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2010 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 3
VISTA-16 Trial: Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Short-term A-002 Treatment in Subjects With Acute Coronary Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
Terminated
Phase 3
A Study To Determine the Efficacy and Safety of REG1 Compared to Bivalirudin in Patients Undergoing PCI Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
Terminated
Phase 3
Early Coronary Angiography Versus Delayed Coronary Angiography Start of enrollment: 2016 Jan 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Alirocumab in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Start of enrollment: 2017 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 4
Study of Access Site for Enhancing PCI in STEMI for Seniors (SAFE STEMI for Seniors) Start of enrollment: 2017 Aug 30
Terminated
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Gastrointestinal bleed mortality disparities in patients with atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional analysis 1999-2020.
Enkhtsogt Sainbayar, Ramzi Ibrahim, Sangkyu Noh, Hoang Nhat Pham, Mahek Shahid
Journal of Arrhythmia. 2025-02-01
Transcaval access for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
Bishoy Abraham, Mina Sous, Sara Kaldas, Michael Nakhla, John Sweeney
International Journal of Cardiology. 2025-01-15
Heart Failure Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease: The Fatal Crossover.
Yong-Hao Yeo, Boon-Jian San, Xuan-Ci Mee, Min Choon Tan, Amr E Abbas
The American Journal of Medicine. 2025-01-01

Authored Content

Off Script: PCI of the Future? Let’s Break Down the Border Between Physiology and AnatomyOctober 2019
Off Script: The TWILIGHT of Asprin? A Brief History of Aspirin’s Rise and Fall.September 2019
Off Script: The New Gatekeepers of Procedural Education.September 2019
Off Script: Want a Glimpse of Healthcare 3.0? Look Beyond Physician Burnout.September 2019
SCAI Quality Improvement Toolkit – Tips and Tricks: Left Radial Arterial Access.July 2019
Off Script: As the Quantification of Cath Lab Quality gets an Upgrade, Frustrations Abound.March 2019
Off Script: As the Quantification of Cath Lab Quality gets an Upgrade, Frustrations Abound.March 2019
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Press Mentions

Study Reveals Novel Mechanism Underlying Infantile Spasms-Associated Learning DeficitsAugust 3rd, 2021
Prostate Cancer Screening: No More False PositivesJanuary 26th, 2021
Scientists Use AI and Urine to Diagnose Prostate CancerJanuary 22nd, 2021
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