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Wes Pedersen, MD, Cardiology, Minneapolis, MN

Wes R Pedersen MD FACC, FSCIA, FAHA

Interventional Cardiology


Director of Research Twin Cities Heart Foundation prior Director Cardiac Valve Center and Senior Consulting Cardiologist Abbott NW Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute

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  • 4814 Russell Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410

  • Phone+1 612-669-9129

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Summary

  • Cardiovascular Device Innovation, Coronary and Structural Heart Intervention, General Cardiology

Education & Training

  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Minneapolis-St Paul Top Doctors (Ten Years)
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An approach for the management of risk factors for permanent pacemaker implantation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement in severe aortic stenosis patients  
    Pedersen WR, Pedersen C, Goldenberg I, Journal of Clinical Experimental Cardiology, 2021
  • New pulmonary valvuloplasty technique by use of an hourglass shaped balloon in three adults with severe pulmonary valvular heart diseases  
    Kilic T, Sahin T, Karauzum K, Ada Hi, Sarisoy HT, Pedersen WR, Texas Heart Institute Journal, 2018
  • Maneuvers for technical success with transcatheter mitral valve repair  
    Sorajja P, Kanda B, Bae R, Pedersen WR, Goosl M, Catheter Cardiovascular Intervention, 2018
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Authored Content

  • Temporary pacing leadSeptember 2020
  • Transseptal guide wire puncture systemSeptember 2020
  • Transseptal guide wire puncture systemJune 2019
  • Bulbous balloon with mechanical pressure regulatorDecember 2016
  • Valvuloplasty catheter and methodsNovember 2016
  • Valvuloplasty catheterJune 2016
  • Positionable valvuloplasty catheterJanuary 2016
  • Valvuloplasty catheter and methodsDecember 2014
  • Valvuloplasty catheterJuly 2013
  • Valvuloplasty catheter and methodsMay 2011
  • Valvuloplasty catheterJune 2010
  • Valvuloplasty Devices and MethodsNovember 2009
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