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Office
107 24th St
Opelika Cardiovascular Assoc PC
Opelika, AL 36801Phone+1 334-826-5577Fax+1 334-826-7003
Summary
- Dr. Michael Aikens is a cardiologist in Opelika, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including East Alabama Medical Center and Lake Martin Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, vascular medicine, and cardiac critical care and is experienced in general cardiology, mitral valve prolapse, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and critical care medicine. He has 8 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1999
- Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
- Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 1995 - 2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsExpression of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type I in Genotyped Human Endothelial Cell Cultures: Genotype-specific Regulation by InsulinHernan E. Grenett, Raymond L. Benza, Xin-Nong Li, Michael L. Aikens, John R. Grammer
Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 1999-11-01 - 36 citationsEthanol Transcriptionally Upregulates t‐PA and u‐PA Gene Expression in Cultured Human Endothelial CellsHernan E. Grenett, Michael L. Aikens, Jose A. Torres, Sossiena Demissie, Edlue M. Tabengwa
Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 1998-06-01 - 37 citationsAlcohol-induced upregulation of plasminogen activators and fibrinolytic activity in cultured human endothelial cells.Michael L. Aikens, Hernan E. Grenett, Raymond L. Benza, Edlue M. Tabengwa, Glenda C. Davis
Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 1998-04-01
Press Mentions
- Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Alabama Vein Specialist, Veteran – Dr. Rodney SirkSeptember 12th, 2019
- Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Acclaimed Cardiologist – Dr. Michael AikensOctober 4th, 2018
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