Ashok Akula

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UAMS
Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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7 h-index 25 pubs 237 cited

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Ashok Akula's research focuses on the clinical application and impact of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) testing. His work investigates the use of hs-cTnT for the detection of myocardial injury and risk stratification in various patient populations, including those with COVID-19 and in emergency department settings. Akula has published studies on the rapid exclusion of acute myocardial injury and infarction using a single hs-cTnT measurement, as well as the diagnosis and prognosis of Type 2 Myocardial Infarction. His research also explores the correlation between baseline hs-cTnT concentrations and the risk of acute myocardial infarction, and the integration of artificial intelligence with electrocardiography in cardiac assessment. He has contributed to evaluating risk stratification scores, such as the HEAR score, for emergency department patients.

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  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 25
  • Citations: 237

Selected Publications

  • Lack of Change in the Incidence of Unstable Angina after Transition to High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T (2025)
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  • Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in patients with renal failure using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (2024)
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  • Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in patients with renal failure using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (2024)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • High Baseline High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Concentrations and Risk of Index Acute Myocardial Infarction (2024)
    6 citations DOI OpenAlex

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