Does Dr. Domat study heart infections?

Yes, Dr. Domat specializes in studying severe heart infections like endocarditis.

What specific conditions does Dr. Domat research?

He focuses on infections related to implanted devices, especially those affecting the heart, such as endocarditis.

Is Dr. Domat's work relevant to patients with pacemakers?

Yes, his research is particularly relevant for patients with pacemakers, as it addresses the complications that can arise from these devices.

IMAD DOMAT, MD

PITTSBURGH, PA

Research Active

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1988 – 1990 NPI: 1023012457

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

ReoperationForeign BodiesCardiopulmonary BypassPacemaker, ArtificialStaphylococcal InfectionsEndocarditis, BacterialCoronary DiseaseAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryStaphylococcus epidermidis

Practice Location

532 S AIKEN AVE STE 411
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-1521

Phone: (412) 681-3140

What does IMAD DOMAT research?

Dr. Domat studies the complications that arise from medical devices implanted in the body, particularly in the heart. One of his key interests is analyzing endocarditis, an infection of the heart’s inner lining, which can happen when pacemaker leads get trapped. He explores how these infections can complicate existing heart conditions, such as coronary arteriosclerosis, which is a buildup of fats and cholesterol in the heart’s arteries. His research helps doctors better understand the delicate balance between managing infections and treating other heart-related issues.

Key findings

In a unique case study, a patient had endocarditis due to six entrapped pacemaker leads, showcasing the complexity of such infections.
The operation required the use of a heart-lung machine, demonstrating the severe implications of trapped pacemaker leads.
The study highlights the need for careful management of heart infections in patients with existing coronary artery problems.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Domat study heart infections?: Yes, Dr. Domat specializes in studying severe heart infections like endocarditis.
What specific conditions does Dr. Domat research?: He focuses on infections related to implanted devices, especially those affecting the heart, such as endocarditis.
Is Dr. Domat's work relevant to patients with pacemakers?: Yes, his research is particularly relevant for patients with pacemakers, as it addresses the complications that can arise from these devices.

Publications in plain English

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in patients 80 years of age and older.

1990

The American journal of cardiology

Rich JJ, Crispino CM, Saporito JJ, Domat I, Cooper WM

PubMed

Endocarditis due to six entrapped pacemaker leads and concomitant recurrent coronary arteriosclerosis.

1988

The Annals of thoracic surgery

Hong-Barco P, O'Toole J, Gerber ML, Domat I, Moquin M +1 more

Plain English
This study looks at a patient with an infection of the heart called endocarditis, caused by six pacemaker leads that became trapped in the heart. The doctors tried to remove the leads several times but were unsuccessful, so they had to use a heart-lung machine to perform surgery and also fix blockages in the coronary arteries. This case is unique and highlights the complexity of treating such infections, showing the need for careful management. Who this helps: This helps patients with complex heart conditions and their doctors.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

J J Rich C M Crispino J J Saporito W M Cooper P Hong-Barco J O'Toole M L Gerber M Moquin S C Jackson

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