The Department of Medicine

Raj Baljepally, MD

Clinical Associate Professor
Associate Program Director – Research
Division of Cardiology
Section of Interventional Cardiology

Clinical Focus

Intravascular Radiation Therapy, High Risk PCI, CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) Therapy, Structural Heart Therapy, ASD Closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation

Education

Medical School
Gandhi Medical College, Osmania School of Medicine, 1988

Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1994

Fellowship
St. Vincent Hospital, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, 1997
Interventional Cardiovascular Fellowship: Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, 1998

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology

Current Publications

King SA, Jenkins JD, Livesay J, Yune JM, Mannino E, Webb JM, Hill HC, Baljepally R, Daley BJ, Smith LM.
Coronary artery calcification and risk of cardiac complication in geriatric trauma population. J Am Coll Surg. 2024 Apr 1;238(4):762-767. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000945. Epub 2024 Mar 15.

Fogelson B, Baljepally R, Heidel E, Ferlita S, Moodie T, Coombes T, Goodwin RP, Livesay J.
Rural versus urban outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation: The importance of the heart team. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2023 Dec 16:S1553-8389(23)00936-3. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.12.005. Online ahead of print.

Taylor J, Assaf SN, Assaf AN, Heidel E, Mahlow W, Baljepally R.
Obstructive sleep apnea as a predictor of inducible atrial flutter during pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation: Clinical significance and follow-up outcomes. Cardiol Res. 2023 Jun;14(3):183-191. doi: 10.14740/cr1491. Epub 2023 May 26.

Isang E, Stephens S, Coombes T, Abney L, Baljepally G..
Left atrial thrombus after placement of watchman device Clin Case Rep. 2022 Oct 22;10(10):e6410. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6410. eCollection 2022 Oct.

Fogelson B, Black W, Goodwin RP, Dieter R 3rd, Baljepally R.
Asymptomatic aorto-atrial fistula secondary to surgical repair of ascending aortic dissection: When to do nothing. JACC Case Rep. 2022 Jul 20;4(14):868-870. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.04.013. eCollection 2022 Jul 20.

Stephens S, Fogelson B, Goodwin RP, Baljepally GK, Baljepally R.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy secondary to cryptococcal meningoencephalitis in a patient with multiple sclerosis. J Med Cases. 2022 Jun;13(6):263-268. doi: 10.14740/jmc3884. Epub 2022 Jun 11.

Livesay J, Fogelson B, Tahir H, Baljepally R.
Comparison of tricuspid regurgitation severity between cardiac resynchronization therapy versus right ventricular pacing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun;13(3):128-134. doi: 10.14740/cr1365. Epub 2022 Jun 16.

Baljepally R, Tahir H, Goodwin RP, Livesay J, Fogelson B, Patel C, Coombes T, Wadi G, Dieter R.
Comparison of transcatheter aortic valve implantation outcomes between normal-flow, low-gradient severe aortic stenosis and normal-flow, high-gradient severe aortic stenosis. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2022 Jun;39:12-17. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2021.10.020. Epub 2021 Nov 2.

Fogelson B, Goodwin RP, Tahir H, Baljepally R.
Rural versus urban outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. Volume 1, Issue 3, 100183

Tahir H, Livesay J, Fogelson B, Coombes T, Patel C, Baljepally R..
Use of the CHA(2)DS(2)-vasc score in assessing transradial approach failure. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2022 Mar;36:107-112. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2021.05.023. Epub 2021 May 28.

Hassan Tahir, James Livesay, Raj Baljepally.
Improving impella hemodynamics using temporary atrioventricular (av) sequential pacing in a patient with cardiogenic shock and complete heart block. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022 Mar, 79 (9_Supplement) 3430. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-1097(22)04421-7

Fogelson B, Tahir H, Livesay J, Baljepally R.
Pathophysiological factors contributing to fractional flow reserve and instantaneous wave-free ratio discordance. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Feb 18;23(2):70. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2302070.

Livesay J, Baljepally R, Tahir H, Heidel RE.
Heme effects in lowering patient discomfort in radial artery verapamil injection. Cardiology Research. 2021 Oct;12(5):286-292.

Fogelson B, Tahir H, Livesay J, Baljepally R.
Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula secondary to coronary artery dissection caused by contrast injection into a chronically occluded right coronary artery. Journal of Medical Cases. 2021 Oct;12(10):411-414. Epub 2021 Sep 29.

Baljepally R, Tahir H.
Effect of atrioventricular dyssynchrony on impella hemodynamics: Mechanism and its clinical implications. Cardiology Research. 2021 Aug;12(4):219-224. Epub 2021 Jul 9.

Tahir H, Livesay J, Baljepally R, Hirst CS.
Successful rescue intervention of internal mammary artery anastomotic site acute graft failure with direct new generation covered stenting. Journal of Medical Cases. 2021 Jul;12(7):271-274. Available in PubMed: Aug 2021.

Black W, Baljepally R, Shali L, Alsharif O, Warden S, Heidel E, Zhao X.
Old is (not) gold: Midazolam monotherapy versus Midazolam plus Fentanyl for sedation during cardiac catheterization. Journal of Interventional Cardiology. 2021 Aug 2;2021:9932171. eCollection 2021.

Tahir H, Livesay J, Fogelson B, Baljepally R.
Association of echocardiographic diastolic dysfunction with discordance of invasive intracoronary pressure indices. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021 Aug;10(16):3670.

Tahir H, Livesay J, Fogelson B, Coombes T, Patel C, Baljepally R.
Use of the CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score in assessing transradial approach failure. Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine. 2021 May 28:S1553-8389(21)00269-4. Available in PubMed: Jun 2021. [Epub ahead of print]

Livesay J, Tahir H, Baljepally R.
Positional changes leading to transient ischaemia in a patient with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung. BMJ Case Reports. 2021 Jun 23;14(6):e241674.

Tahir H, Livesay J, Fogelson B, Baljepally R.
Effect of elevated left ventricular end diastolic pressure on instantaneous wave-free ratio and fractional flow reserve discordance. Cardiology Research. 2021 Apr;12(2):117-125. Epub 2021 Feb 23.

Tahir H, Tonks R, Cox J, Baljepally R.
Optimizing mechanical circulatory support hemodynamics using coronary sinus pacing. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2021 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print]

Current Presentations

Fogelson B, Harrell J, Ferlita S, Heidel E, Shaikh AK, Smith L, Baljepally R. Predicting acute coronary syndrome in patients admitted with severe trauma using coronary artery calcium quantification. Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies; 2024 March - 12; Washington, D.C. .

Kopstein M, Taylor J, Baljepally R. Plaque rupture cannot hide from oct Presented at Cardiovascular Innovations Foundations; 2023 July-19; Austin, TX.

Fogelson B, Baljepally R, Ferlita S, Tahir H. Increase in aortic valve mean gradients day after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Role of mitral regurgitation Presented at The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2023 Scientific Sessions; 2023 May; Phoenix .

Livesay J, Baljepally R, Black W, Eigbire G, Tahir H. Association between coronary flow reserve and left ventricular end diastolic pressure Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT); 2023 Feburary - 25; Washington D.C..

Coombes T, Warner T, Stephens S, Livesay J, Heidel E, Wiseman B, Baljepally R. Utility of universal troponin assessment in all patients with acute stroke Presented at Cardiovascular Research and Technologies 2023; 2023 Feburary - 25; Washington DC.

Goodwin EM, Goodwin RP, Kopstein M, Baljepally R, Cox J. Novel use of aspiration thrombectomy via transseptal approach for impella-cp inlet thrombus Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies ; 2023 Feburary - 25; Washington DC.

Assaf S, Assaf A, Kopstein M, Assaf M, Taylor J, Baljepally R, Heidel R.. Outcomes of patient with impella placement post MI Presented at CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES; 2023 Feburary - 25; Washington, DC.

Stephens S, Baljepally R, Villarosa A, Coombes T. Incidentally identified anomalous rca with malignant course-the dilemma Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology 2022; 2022 November-11; Nashville, TN.

Livesay J, Fogelson B, Stephens S, Patel C, Dieter W, Tahir H, Wiseman B, Baljepally R. The Use Of Cha2ds2-vasc Score To Predict Functional Outcomes Of Mechanical Thrombectomy. Presented at American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions 2022; 2022 November-5; Virtual.

Harrell J, Livesay J, Baljepally R, Hirsh J. Pressing Problem: External Cause of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference 2022 ; 2022 September-16; Boston , Massachusetts.

Kopstein M, Fogelson B, Baljepally R. Left or Right: What is the culprit? Presented at Cardiovascular Innovations; 2022 July-20; Denver, Colorado.

Goodwin RP, Black W, Dolacky S, Baljepally R. Novel Use of Optical Coherence Tomography to Find and Deploy a Dislodged Stent Within Another Stent. Presented at Cardiovascular Innovations 2022; 2022 July-20; Denver, Colorado.

Fogelson B, Goodwin RP, Tahir H, Baljepally R. Rural vs urban outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Presented at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2022 Scientific Sessions; 2022 May-20; Atlanta, Georgia.

Livesay J, Baljepally R, Fogelson B, Tahir H. Short Term Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Low Flow Low Gradient Versus Normal Flow Low Gradient Aortic Stenosis. Presented at American College of Cardiology ; 2022 April-2; Washington D.C., District of Columbia.

Livesay J, Tahir H, Baljepally R. Improving impella hemodynamics using temporary atrioventricular (av) sequential pacing in a patient with cardiogenic shock and complete heart block Presented at National ACC 2022; 2022 April-02; Washington, DC .

Livesay J, Baljepally R, Fogelson B, Tahir H. Comparison of Tricuspid Regurgitation Severity Between Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies; 2022 February-26; Washington DC, District of Columbia.

Fogelson B, Black W, Baljepally R. Asymptomatic aorto-left atrial fistula originating from the noncoronary aortic sinus secondary to an ascending aortic dissection Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology State Meeting; 2021 Nov 5-6; Nashville, TN.

Stephens S, Livesay J, Baljepally R. Interesting case of constrictive pericarditis Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology State Meeting; 2021 Nov 5-6; Nashville, TN.

Wadi G, Livesay J, Baljepally R. What should you do first? Interesting case of severe aortic stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology State Meeting; 2021 Nov 5-6; Nashville, TN.

Livesay JE, Cook BS, Zhao X, Baljepally R. Heme effects in lowering patient discomfort in radial artery verapamil injection (HELP-RA). Presented at American College of Cardiology; 2021 May 15-17; Atlanta, GA.

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