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Sergio Cossu, MD, Cardiology, Allentown, PA

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Cardiology Allentown, PA

Cardiac Electrophysiology

The Heart Institute - Lehigh Valley Health Network

Overview of Dr. Cossu

Sergio Cossu, MD, is a Cardiologist based in Allentown, PA, specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology. His medical education includes a Residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Temple University Hospital, respectively. Currently, he is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist at both Lehigh Valley Health Network and Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Cossu is highly experienced in tackling complex cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and arrhythmia ablation. His research has been published in reputable journals. He is also involved in several clinical trials. Dr. Cossu's significant honors and awards include induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Fellowship recognition from the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.

Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1994 - 1996
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1992 - 1994
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2014
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 1998
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA MEDICAL HONOR SOCIETY
  • Gulfshore Life Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2019
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Ranging, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Effect of GS-6615 on Ventricular Arrhythmia in Subjects wit...  
    Cossú SF, (IND No.: 121805; EudraCT No.: 2013-004430-15; ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02104583).
  • Unusual Placement of a Coronary Sinus Lead for Resynchronization Therapy Resulting in Late Lead Fracture.  
    Cossu SF, The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management, 2013
  • Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Versus Oral Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in the Atrial Fibrillation Clopidogrel Trial with Irbesartan for Prevention of Vascular Ev...  
    ACTIVE Writing Group, Lancet, 2006
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Predictors of permanent pacemaker placement in patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery – A retrospective cohort study of the national inpatient sample.
    Mahajan P, Raj K, Cossú SF, Heart Rhythm. 2024;21:S366-S367., Presented at the Heart Rhythm Society 2024 Annual Scientific Sessions.
  • A rare case of ICD lead mechanical interference from LVAD.
    Mahajan P, Joshi AM, Al-Mohammad T, Cossú SF, J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024;83(13):2946., Presented at the American College of Cardiology's 2024 Annual Scientific Sessions.
  • Dodged a bullet – Incidental saddle embolus diagnosed by TEE during Watchman Procedure.
    Milligan M, Goodrich-Harris A, Cossú SF, J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024;83(13):4220., Presented at the American College of Cardiology's 2024 Annual Scientific Sessions.
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
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