Angel Leon MD
Overview
Dr. Leon is a professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and is chief of cardiology service at Emory University Hospital Midtown. He holds the Linton and June Bishop Chair in Medicine. He is also the Vice-Chair of Strategic Initiatives within the Department of Medicine.
Dr. Leon received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Miami in Florida. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Miamis Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Leon's cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships were done Emory University School of Medicine and his cardiac electrophysiology fellowship was completed at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He has been an Emory faculty member since 1992.
Dr. Leons professional interests involve the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He is actively involved in the clinical application and research into catheter ablation and pacemaker ICD implantation.
The areas of specific interest include ablation of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, ICD implantation for sudden cardiac death prevention, and cardiac resynchronization for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Academic Appointment
- The Linton and June Bishop Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- Doctor in Medicine from University of Miami
- Arts Baccalaureate from Harvard University Cambridge
- High School Diploma from Miami Beach Senior High School
Research
Focus
- I direct my investigational activities toward developing, testing and applying new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for management of heart rhythm disorders. Specific techniques include catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation. I have also been extensively involved in the evolution of device therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure and life threatening arrhythmia.
Publications
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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 -
Prospective validation of a risk score to predict pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Volume: 34 Page(s): 2225 - 2232
11/01/2023 Authors: Black GB; Kim JH; Vitter S; Ibrahim R; Lisko JC; Perdoncin E; Shekiladze N; Gleason PT; Grubb KJ; Greenbaum AB -
The Feasibility and Safety of Flecainide Use Among Patients With Varying Degrees of Coronary Disease.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 9 Page(s): 1172 - 1180
07/01/2023 Authors: Kiani S; Sayegh MN; Ibrahim R; Bhatia NK; Merchant FM; Shah AD; Westerman SB; De Lurgio DB; Patel AM; Thompkins CM -
Evaluation of Risk Factors for Pacemaker After Tavr Among Patients With a Pre-Existing Right Bundle Branch Block
Volume: 146
11/08/2022 Authors: Vitter S; Black G; Kim J; Lisko J; Gleason PT; Grubb KJ; Greenbaum A; Devireddy C; Guyton RA; Leshnower BG -
Percutaneous Vascular Closure Compared With Manual Compression in AtrialFibrillation Ablation.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol Volume: 8 Page(s): 803 - 805
06/01/2022 Authors: Kiani S; Eggebeen J; El-Chami MF; Shah AD; Westerman SB; De Lurgio DB; Merchant FM; Bhatia NK; Leon AR; Lloyd MS -
Prospective evaluation of health status, quality of life and clinical outcomes following implantable defibrillator generator exchange.
J Geriatr Cardiol Volume: 18 Page(s): 720 - 727
09/28/2021 Authors: Merchant FM; Larson J; Darghosian L; Smith P; Kiani S; Westerman S; Shah AD; Hirsh DS; Lloyd MS; Leon AR -
Ablation of manifest septal accessory pathways: a single-center experience.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol Volume: 61 Page(s): 349 - 355
08/01/2021 Authors: Brown MT; Kiani S; Black GB; Lu MLR; Lloyd M; Leon AR; Shah A; Westerman S; Merchant FM; El-Chami M