DR. ASHRAF S. ELSAKR, M.D.

PORT ORANGE, FL

Research Active
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology NPI registered 21+ years 3 publications 1995 – 1998 NPI: 1184627390
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Coronary AngiographyEchocardiographyWounds, GunshotHemodynamicsCoronary VesselsCardiac CatheterizationIntubation, IntratrachealIntracranial PressureLaryngeal EdemaRespiratory SoundsFistulaHeart InjuriesHeart Septal Defects, VentricularHeart SeptumTreatment Refusal

Practice Location

840 DUNLAWTON AVE
PORT ORANGE, FL 32127-4224

Phone: (386) 304-9672

What does ASHRAF ELSAKR research?

Dr. Elsakr studies complications related to the heart and respiratory system, particularly in patients who have undergone significant medical interventions. His research explores conditions like post-extubation stridor, which occurs when patients experience difficulty breathing after being taken off a ventilator. He also examines rare heart issues, including cases arising from traumatic injuries and their long-term effects on heart function. By identifying risks and documenting unique medical cases, Dr. Elsakr aims to enhance the care and treatment strategies for patients in critical situations.

Key findings

  • In a study of 45 patients, 18% developed post-extubation stridor, many of whom required re-intubation.
  • Dr. Elsakr reported a rare case where a simultaneous tear in the right coronary artery and right coronary cusp was observed during coronary angiography, highlighting an uncommon and serious condition.
  • The monitoring of a patient with a gunshot wound revealed that blood flow abnormalities persisted for 15 months due to a ventricular septal defect and a coronary artery fistula.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Elsakr study breathing complications after surgery?
Yes, he has researched post-extubation stridor, which can happen after patients are taken off ventilators.
What heart conditions has Dr. Elsakr researched?
He has studied rare cases of coronary artery issues and abnormalities resulting from serious injuries, including gunshot wounds.
Is Dr. Elsakr's work relevant to patients undergoing heart procedures?
Absolutely, his findings provide important insights that can help doctors improve diagnosis and treatment for patients during and after heart procedures.

Publications in plain English

Post-extubation stridor: risk factors and outcome.

1998

Journal of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians : the official publication of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians

Efferen LS, Elsakr A

Plain English
This study looked at the problem of post-extubation stridor, which can occur after patients are taken off breathing machines in the intensive care unit. Out of 45 patients evaluated, 8 (about 18%) developed stridor after extubation, and most of these patients needed to be put back on a breathing machine. It’s important to understand these risks because effective management can prevent serious complications, and further research could lead to better treatment options. Who this helps: This helps patients in intensive care and their doctors by identifying risks and improving care strategies.

PubMed

Coronary artery fistula coexisting with a ventricular septal defect due to a penetrating gunshot wound.

1995

Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis

Kwan T, Salciccioli L, Elsakr A, Burack J, Feit A

Plain English
This study looked at a patient who survived a gunshot wound to the chest and had both a connection between a coronary artery and the heart's chambers (coronary artery fistula) and a hole in the heart (ventricular septal defect). The patient's condition was monitored for 15 months, and it was found that the blood flow abnormalities persisted without any surgical repair. This research is important as it provides valuable insight into how these two heart problems interact over time after a serious injury. Who this helps: This helps doctors and medical professionals understand the long-term effects of serious heart injuries.

PubMed

Combined dissection of the right coronary artery and right coronary cusp during coronary angiography.

1995

Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis

Kwan T, Elsakr A, Feit A, Reddy CV, Stein RA

Plain English
This study looked at a rare medical case where a patient experienced a tear in the right coronary artery and the right coronary cusp during a heart imaging test called coronary angiography. The researchers found that this type of simultaneous dissection is very uncommon, and they detailed the specifics of this unique situation. Understanding these rare occurrences is important because they can impact how doctors diagnose and treat patients with heart issues. Who this helps: This helps doctors and patients undergoing coronary angiography.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

T Kwan A Feit L S Efferen C V Reddy R A Stein L Salciccioli J Burack

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.