Bahaa Al-Azzam

Researcher

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-11

faculty

3 h-index 27 pubs 101 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Bahaa Al-Azzam's research centers on the genetic underpinnings of atrial fibrillation, with a particular focus on its association with rare genetic variants and channelopathies. His work investigates the role of specific gene mutations, such as those in titin, in driving atrial electrical remodeling and contributing to the development of atrial fibrillation, especially in ethnic minority populations. Al-Azzam also studies the burden of atrial fibrillation within specific patient groups, including individuals with sickle cell disease, and examines the relationship between symptom burden and social determinants of health. His publications include work on missense mutations, loss-of-function mutations, and the broader implications of inherited channelopathies for cardiac rhythm.

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  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 27
  • Citations: 101

Selected Publications

  • TCT-262 Five-Year Mortality Comparison of Left Ventricular Unloading Devices for Individuals with Cardiogenic Shock on VA-ECMO (2025)

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