Dr. Rao’s research interests revolve around new therapies for ischemic heart disease, including PCI and ST-elevation myocardial infarction. He also is interested in bleeding and blood transfusion issues as they apply to antithrombotic therapy, and quality improvement for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome and PCI. His research is through prospective randomized clinical trials as well as involvement in large multicenter registries.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
Bachelor of Arts, Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Doctor of Medicine (MD), The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Board certifications – Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), Voting Member, Simulation Committee, Transradial Committee, Quality Committee
SCAI Representative to National Quality Forum
Executive Committee, VA Cardiovascular Assessment, Reporting, and Tracking for Cath Labs (CART-CL)
Member, Research and Publications Committee, VA CART-CL
ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Associate Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Durham VA Medical Center.
