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Last published 2026
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Subhi J. Al’Aref

High Impact

Researcher

Also affiliated: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2015); NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital (2009–2022); Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (2018); Duke University (2021); Georgetown University (2015); School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2021); Cornell University (2009–2022); Cardiovascular Institute of the South (2017–2019); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2024); New York Hospital Queens (2009–2022); Presbyterian Hospital (2009–2022); Duke Medical Center (2021); CVPath Institute (2018); Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (2008); Weill Cornell Medicine (2017–2022)

Faculty Researcher

35 h-index 182 pubs 4,918 cited

  • Humans
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Male
  • Female
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Middle Aged
  • Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Plaque, Atherosclerotic
  • Risk Factors
  • Machine Learning
  • Heart Failure
  • Prognosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Subhi J. Al’Aref's research focuses on cardiovascular disease, particularly the application of advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence in diagnosis and risk prediction. His work investigates the progression of atherosclerosis, utilizing coronary computed tomographic angiography to assess plaque characteristics and their association with future cardiovascular events. He has explored the predictive value of plaque location and vessel geometry in identifying culprit lesions for acute coronary syndromes.

Dr. Al’Aref also contributes to the understanding of heart failure management and therapeutic interventions. His research includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in patients with heart failure, both with and without type 2 diabetes, and their impact on cardiac remodeling. He has examined the integration of artificial intelligence, wearables, and remote monitoring technologies for managing heart failure, highlighting current and future applications.

With a scholarly record including 183 publications and an h-index of 35, Dr. Al’Aref is recognized as a highly cited researcher. He collaborates actively with colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Nitesh Gautam, Jawahar L. Mehta, Buthainah Alhwarat, and Aakash Rana, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. He maintains an active laboratory website to share his research endeavors.

Metrics

  • h-index: 35
  • Publications: 182
  • Citations: 4,918

Selected Publications

  • The association of MASLD, lipoprotein(a) and long-term outcomes: Results from the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (2026)
    Metabolism DOI OpenAlex
  • Association of Low-Attenuation Noncalcified Plaque Shape and Degree of Intraplaque Embeddedness Using Atherosclerotic Imaging–enabled Quantitative CT with Acute Coronary Syndrome (2026)
    Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging DOI OpenAlex
  • AI-enhanced ECG for acute coronary syndrome triage: A state-of-the-art review (2026)
    Cardiovascular revascularization medicine DOI OpenAlex
  • Development of a Tissue-Mimicking Human Torso Phantom for Cardiovascular Pressure Diagnostics with the Aid of Additive Manufacturing (2026)
    Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) DOI OpenAlex
  • Development of a Tissue-Mimicking Human Torso Phantom for Cardiovascular Pressure Diagnostics with the Aid of Additive Manufacturing (2026)
    Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) DOI OpenAlex
  • Association between primary open-angle glaucoma and retinal artery occlusions (2026)
    AJO International DOI OpenAlex
  • Systemic α₂-agonist use and lower hazard of glaucoma compared with β-blockers: a cohort study (2026)
    BMJ Open Ophthalmology DOI OpenAlex
  • Late Sinus of Valsalva Sequestration After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Native Aortic Valve (2026)
    JACC Case Reports DOI OpenAlex
  • Examining the association between cardiovascular outcomes in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with or without a preceding coronary CT angiogram (2026)
    European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • 26-A-11242-ACC REAL-WORLD CARDIOVASCULAR OUTCOMES OF COMBINED SGLT2 INHIBITOR AND GLP1 RECEPTOR AGONIST THERAPY IN TYPE 2 DIABETES INDIVIDUALS (2026)
    Journal of the American College of Cardiology DOI OpenAlex
  • 26-A-15959-ACC CARDIOVASCULAR OUTCOMES OF GLP-1RA THERAPY IN OBESE NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED STEATOTIC LIVER DISEASE: A REAL-WORLD ANALYSIS (2026)
    Journal of the American College of Cardiology DOI OpenAlex
  • Combined Analysis of Cardiac Repolarization Entropy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Enhances Risk Stratification of Patients Receiving a Primary-Prevention ICD (2026)
    JACC. Clinical electrophysiology 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • 1200.03 Real-World Cardiovascular Outcomes of Inclisiran Versus PCSK9 Monoclonal Antibodies Therapy in Individuals with Hyperlipidemia (2026)
    JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions DOI OpenAlex
  • Drug-coated balloon angioplasty with a focus on solid organ transplantation: a promising paradigm shift in cardiovascular interventions (2026)
    Postgraduate Medicine 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Attempting to Define the Boundaries of Medical Futility in Contemporary Interventional Cardiology (2025)
    JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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