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Summary
- I am a Cardiovascular Researcher practicing general and preventive cardiology. My main research interests are non-invasive imaging, preventive cardiology, and lipidology. Much of my current work centers around research in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
Certifications & Licensure
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certified Physician Assistant
Education & Training
- Rocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsDoctor of Medical Science, Health Professions Education , 2019 - 2023
- University of UtahPhysician Assistant, 2002 - 2004
- University of UtahPhysician Assistant, 2004
- University of UtahPhysician Assistant, 1994 - 2001
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- APP Researcher of the Year Intermountain Health, 2022
- Top PA, Cardiology Point of Care Network, POCN, 2022
- Healthcare Hero, Healthcare Practitioner Utah Business Association, 2016
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Professional Memberships
- American College of CardiologyImmediate past PA Committee Co-Chair, ACC CVT; Fellow
- Fellow
- Academy of Physician Associates in CardiologyPresident; Executive Board Member
- National Lipid AssociationMember
- American Society of Nuclear CardiologyMember
- Utah Academy of Physician AssistantsMember
- American Society of Preventive CardiologyMember
- Heart Rhythm SocietyMember
- Heart Failure Society of AmericanMember
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 267 citationsEffect of screening for coronary artery disease using CT angiography on mortality and cardiac events in high-risk patients with diabetes: the FACTOR-64 randomized clin...Joseph B. Muhlestein, Donald L Lappe, Joao A.C. Lima, Boaz D. Rosen, Heidi T May
JAMA. 2014-12-03 - 257 citationsEffect of icosapent ethyl on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides on statin therapy: final results of the EVAPORATE trial.Matthew J. Budoff, Deepak L. Bhatt, April Kinninger, Suvasini Lakshmanan, Joseph B. Muhlestein
European Heart Journal. 2020-10-21 - 15 citationsReal world MRI experience with nonconditional and conditional cardiac rhythm devices after MagnaSafeSteve Mason, Jeffrey S. Osborn, Ritesh Dhar, Allison Tonkin, Jon-David Ethington
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2017-11-01
Journal Articles
- Effect of Vascepa (Icosapent Ethyl) on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients with Elevated Triglycerides (200–499 mg/dL) on Statin Therapy: Rationale and...Sion Roy, Viet T Le, Matthew Budoff, Clinical Cardiology
- The association of depression at any time to the risk of death following coronary artery disease diagnosis: the intermountain inspire registryMay HT, Horne B, Knight S et al, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 1/1/2017
- Safety and Efficacy of Peri-Procedural Heparin Plus Short Term Infusion of Tirofiban Versus Bivalirudin in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Resu...Muhlestein JB, May HT, Bair TL et al, Circulation, 1/1/2016
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Abstracts/Posters
- Cardiovascular Impact of Testosterone Therapy in Men with Low Testosterone LevelsAnderson JL, May HT, Lappé DL, Bair TL, Le VT, Muhlestein JB, Circulation, 1/1/2014
- The Difference in Risk of Future Cardiovascular Events for Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome Diminishes After 6 Months Compared to Non-Acute Coronary Sy...Bair TL, May HT, Le V et al, Circulation, 1/1/2014
- 24-Hour Water-Only Fasting Acutely Reduces Trimethylamine N-Oxide: the FEELGOOD TrialHorne BD, Cox JE, Muhlestein JB et al, Circulation, 1/1/2014
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External Links
- Intermountain Heart Institutehttps://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/heart-care/heart-institute/research-and-clinical-trials/research-team/clinicians/viet-le/
- LinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/in/vietlepa
Office
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Bldg 4, L6
Salt Lake City, UT 84107Phone+1 801-507-4907Fax+1 801-507-4789
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