Miguel Leal
- Department of Medicine
Associate Professor
- (404) 778-8171
- miguel.a.leal@emory.edu
- @DrMiguelLeal
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Emory Decatur Hospital
Electrophysiology Laboratory
2701 N Decatur Rd -
Emory Decatur Hospital
Electrophysiology Clinic
2665 N Decatur Rd - Suite 513
Overview
Dr. Leal joined Emory after serving for over a decade as faculty in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the Department of Medicine of the University of Wisconsin, where he completed his fellowship training in both Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
His passion for medical education and mentorship led him to serve as Program Director of both the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program and the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program between the years of 2016 and 2021.
He also served as director of Electrophysiology at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans (VA) Hospital, in Madison WI, between 2011 and 2014, and medical director of the University of Wisconsin Device Clinic and Lead Management Program from 2014 to 2018.
Dr. Leal currently serves as a member of the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Clinical Cardiology - Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee and has contributed as co-author of several clinical practice guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).
Dr. Leal is also a reviewer for multiple medical journals and high-impact publications and has received several awards recognizing the excellence of his work in the areas of clinical care, education and research.
Dr. Leals clinical interests include cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs, such as pacemakers and defibrillators), cardiac resynchronization therapy, lead management, laser-assisted lead extraction, leadless cardiac pacing and novel technologies in the field of cardiac pacing and defibrillation.
Academic Appointment
- Associate Professor, Medicine, Emory University
Education
Degrees
- MD from Federal University of Ceara
Research
Publications
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Outcomes of Lead Extraction Based onLead Dwell Time: Implications for Management of Redundant Leads.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol
03/27/2025 Authors: Mekary W; El-Chami MF; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Leal MA; DeLurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; Merchant FM -
Evolution of leadless pacemaker technology.
Eur Heart J Suppl Volume: 27 Page(s): ii39 - ii46
03/01/2025 Authors: Steinwender C; Leal MA -
Protective effect of prior cardiac surgery in patients undergoing transvenous lead extraction.
Heart Rhythm
01/24/2025 Authors: Jain V; Furman B; Huang J; Gupta K; Mekary W; Bhatia N; Leal MA; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM -
Spontaneous fluctuation in atrial fibrillation burden and duration in patients with implantable loop monitors.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 47 Page(s): 1454 - 1463
11/01/2024 Authors: Mekary W; Campbell M; Bhatia NK; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; El-Chami MF -
Periprocedural Management and Multidisciplinary Care Pathways for Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
Circulation Volume: 150 Page(s): e183 - e196
08/20/2024 Authors: Wan EY; Rogers AJ; Lavelle M; Marcus M; Stone SA; Ottoboni L; Srivatsa U; Leal MA; Russo AM; Jackson LR -
Outcomes of tricuspid regurgitation after lead extraction.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 35 Page(s): 929 - 938
05/01/2024 Authors: Shanafelt C; Middour TG; Ibrahim R; Leal M; Lloyd MS; Shah AD; Westerman SB; El-Chami MF; Merchant FM; Bhatia NK -
Gender Differences With Leadless Pacemakers: Periprocedural Complications, Long-Term Device Function, and Clinical Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol Volume: 210 Page(s): 229 - 231
01/01/2024 Authors: Huang J; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; Leon AR -
Long-term performance of single-connector (DF4) implantable defibrillator leads.
Europace Volume: 25
12/06/2023 Authors: Ibrahim R; Al-Gibbawi M; Mekary W; Bhatia NK; Kiani S; Westerman SB; Shah AD; Lloyd MS; Leal M; De Lurgio DB -
Safety of same-day discharge after lead extraction procedures.
Heart Rhythm Volume: 20 Page(s): 1669 - 1673
12/01/2023 Authors: Dagher L; Tfaily MA; Vavuranakis M; Bhatia NK; Westerman SB; Shah AD; Lloyd MS; Leal M; De Lurgio DB; Merchant A -
Outcomes of leadless pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery and transcatheter structural valve interventions.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 2216 - 2222
11/01/2023 Authors: Huang J; Bhatia NK; Lloyd MS; Westerman S; Shah A; Leal M; Delurgio D; Patel AM; Tompkins C; Leon AR