Roxana Mehran

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Roxana Mehran is an Iranian-American cardiologist and professor of medicine specializing in interventional cardiology. She is known for her contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and her research on antithrombotic therapy, drug-eluting stents, and gender disparities in cardiovascular care.

Early Life and Education

Roxana Mehran was born in Iran and later moved to the United States to pursue her education. She earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Following her graduation, she completed her residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. She then pursued a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the same institution.

Career

Dr. Mehran is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also the Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials at the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute.

Her research has significantly impacted the field of interventional cardiology, particularly in the areas of antithrombotic therapy and drug-eluting stents. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been a principal investigator in several landmark clinical trials.

Research and Contributions

Dr. Mehran's research focuses on improving outcomes for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). She has been instrumental in developing strategies to reduce bleeding complications and improve the safety and efficacy of antithrombotic therapy.

She has also been a strong advocate for addressing gender disparities in cardiovascular care, highlighting the differences in treatment and outcomes between men and women with cardiovascular disease.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Mehran has received numerous awards for her contributions to cardiology, including the American Heart Association's Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award and the Master of the American College of Cardiology (MACC) designation.

Personal Life

Dr. Mehran is married and has two children. She is actively involved in various professional organizations and continues to mentor young physicians and researchers in the field of cardiology.

See Also

• Cardiology
• Interventional cardiology
• Percutaneous coronary intervention
• Antithrombotic therapy
• Drug-eluting stents
• Gender disparities in healthcare