Anwer Dhala, MD

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• Cardiology, Pediatric
• Electrophysiology

• American Board of Internal Medicine - Lifetime member
• Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Cardiac Electrophysiology,  American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and Training

• MD: Madras Medical College, Madras, India, 1972 - 1979.
• Residency: Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1988.
• Fellowship: Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, Cardiology, 1988 - 1990.
• Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Medical School, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, Electrophysiology, 1990 - 1991.
• Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Invasive Pediatric Electrophysiology, 1992.

• 1991 - 1992: Instructor, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1992 - 1999: Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1994 - 1998: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease Section, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1998 - Present: Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease Section Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Milwaukee, WI.
• 1999 - 2005: Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
• 2002 - 2004: Medical Director Electrophysiology Laboratory, St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.
• 2005 - Present: Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of Pediatric Electrophysiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
• 2010 - Present: Chief of Cardiology, Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
• Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. 
• Member of the American Heart Association.
• Member of the Midwest Pediatric Cardiology Society.

• Journal of Electrocardiography
• Journal of Pacing and Electrophysiology
• Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• The American Journal of Cardiology

1. Prystowsky EN, Niazi I, Curtis AB, Wilber DJ, Bahnson T, Ellenbogen K, Dhala A, Bloomfield DM, Gold M, Kadish A, Fogel RI, Gonzalez MD, Belardinelli L, Shreeniwas R, Wolff AA. Termination of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia by tecadenoson (CVT-510), a novel A1-adenosine receptor agonist. J Am Coll Cardiol 2003;42:1098-1102.

2. Kumaraswamy N, Kumbar C, Dhala A, Sra J. Noncontact and electroanatomic mapping of atrial flutter in surgically repaired sinus venous atrial septal defect and rerouting of anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Pacing and Clin Electrophysiol 2004;27:526-9.

3. Goel AK, Berger S, Pelech A, Dhala A. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in children with long QT syndrome. Ped Cardiol 2004 Jul-Aug;25(4):370-8.

4. Attari M, Dhala A. Role of invasive and noninvasive testing in risk stratification of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults: an electrophysiologic perspective. Ped Clin North Am 2004,51:1355-1378.

5. Bhatia A, Cooley R, Berger M, Blanck Z, Dhala A, Sra J, Axtell-McBride K, VanDervort C, Akhtar M. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator: technology, indications and impact on cardiovascular survival. Curr Probl Cardiol 2004;29:303-56.

6. Krum D, Goel A, Hauck J, Schweitzer, Hare J, Attari M, Dhala A, Cooley R, Akhtar M, Sra J. Catheter location, tracking, cardiac chamber geometry creation, and ablation using cutaneous patches. JICE 2005;12:17-22.

7. Sra J, Krum D, Malloy A, Bhatia A, Cooley R, Blanck Z, Dhala A, Anderson AJ, Akhtar M. Posterior left-atrial esophageal relationship throughout the cardiac cycle. J Interv Cardiac Electrophysiol 2006;16:73-80.

8. Sra J, Narayan G, Krum D, Malloy A, Cooley R, Bhatia A, Dhala A, Blanck Z, Nangia V, Akhtar M. Computed tomography fluoroscopy image integration-guided catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2006;16:73-80.

9. Sheikh I, Krum D, Cooley R, Dhala A, Blanck Z, Bhatia A, Nangia V, Akhtar M, Sra J. Pulmonary vein isolation and linear lesions in atrial fibrillation ablation. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2006;17:103-109.

10. Bhatia A, Nangia V, Solis J, Dhala A, Sra J, Akhtar M. Biventricular pacing and QT interval prolongation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2007;18: 623-627.

11. Mortada ME, Chandrasekaran K, Nangia V, Dhala A, Blanck Z, Cooley R, Bhatia A, Gilbert C, Akhtar M, Sra J. Periprocedural anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2008;19:362-366.

12. Berger, S, Dhala A, Dearani JA. State-of-the-art management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children. Cardiol Young 2009;19:66-73.

 Reviews and Chapters

1. Sra J, Dhala A, Blanck Z, Deshpande S, Cooley R, Akhtar M. Atrial fibrillation: epidemiology, mechanisms, and management. Curr Probl Cardiol 25(7):405- 524, 2000.

2. Blanck Z, Georgakopoulos ND, Berger M, Cooley R, Dhala A, Sra J, Deshpande S, Akhtar M. Electrical therapy in patients with congestive heart failure. Curr Probl Cardiol 27;27(2):45-93, 2002.

3. Bhatia A, Cooley R, Berger M, Blanck Z, Dhala A, Sra J, Axtell-McBride K, VanDervort C, Akhtar M. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator: technology, indications and impact on cardiovascular survival. Curr Probl Cardiol 29:303-56, 2004.

4. Berger M, Sra J, Cooley R, Blanck Z, Deshpande S, Dhala A, Akhtar M. Ventricular Tachycardia IN Camm AJ, Saksena S (eds), Electrophysiologic Disorders of the Heart, Churchill-Livingston (Harcourt), Inc., St. Louis, pp 917-931, 2005.

Abstracts

1. Krum D, Schwartz M, Hare J, Alwan I, Cooley R, Dhala A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Pacing to prevent atrial fibrillation: The effect of high frequency atrial burst pacing algorithms on atrial fibrillation. PACE 23(4):582, 2000.
2. Bhatia A, Sra J, Dhala A, Deshpande S, Baig S, Cooley R, Berger M, Akhtar M. Radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial tachycardia using noncontact computerized mapping system. Circulation 102(18):II-527, 2000.
3. Krum D Kress DC, Hare J, Michaud N, Akhtar M, Dhala A, Cooley R, Sra J. Use of the non-contact mapping system to identify the cause of post-ablation atrial tachycardias following surgical atrial fibrillation ablation. PACE 24:691, 2001.
4. Osorio H, Bhatia A, Pubbi D, Blanck Z, Dhala A, Sra J, Berger M, Cooley R, Akhtar M. Biventricular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in the elderly. HeartRhythm 2005;2:S98.
5. Mortada M, Bhatia A, Bangash A, Nangia V, Sra J, Blanck Z, Dhala A, Berger MG, Cooley R, Akhtar M. Effect of biventricular pacing on plasma B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with heart failure. HeartRhythm 2005;2:S101.
6. Bindra S, Cooley R, Bhatia A, Dhala A, Jabbarzadeh M, Berger MG. Initial experience with a novel bipolar coronary venous LV lead (acute pacing characteristics and electronic repositioning) HeartRhythm 2005;2:S318.
7. Pubbi D, Nangia V, Judson KG, Dhala A, Blanck Z, Jabbarzadeh M, Akhtar M, Sra J. Isthmus-dependent flutter after catheter-based atrial fibrillation ablation. Circulation 2005;112:Suppl II-329.
8. Nangia V, Hayes C, Anderson AJ, Dhala A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Electrocardiographic predictors of efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy. HeartRhythm 2006;3:S166.
9. Pubbi D, Mortada ME, Puppala V, Dhala A, Cooley R, Sra J, Akhtar M, Bhatia A. Effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy on atrial fibrillation burden in patients with heart failure. HeartRhythm 2006;3:S157.

Plenary Talks and Invited Seminars

4/4-5 Presentation: Pediatric ECG Including Congenital Long QT
Faculty Member, 12 Lead ECG for the Primary Care Physician Conference
Country Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Waukesha, WI

6/6 Presentation: Current Management of Common Arrhythmias
Faculty Member, Second Annual Cardiology Conference by the Lake
Hilton Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

1/03 Presentations: Diagnosis of Tachy Arrhythmias in Children
Evaluation and Management of Syncope in Children
Faculty Member, Seminar on Pediatric Arrhythmias
Hotel Viceroy, Hyderabad, India

2/7 Presentation: And the Beat Goes On
Faculty Member, David A. Lewis, MD Parent Education Day Conference
Medical College of WI, Milwaukee, WI

3/20 Presentation: Contemporary Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Faculty Member, New Developments Õ04 Cardiology Symposium
Wyndham Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

4/22-24 Presentations: Arrhythmia in the Pediatric Population Pharmacologic Therapy For Atrial Fibrillation, VT, VF
Faculty Member, 17^th International Symposium Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

4/13 Presentation: Long QT Syndrome
Aurora Sinai Medical Center Noon Cardiology Conference
Milwaukee, WI

9/29-9/30 Presentation: VT in Children Ð What is Different?
Faculty Member, Atrial Fibrillation & Ventricular Arrhythmia Management
St. Lukes Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI

2006

01/06 Presentations: Sudden Cardiac Death in Children, Long QT Syndrome, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia, Infant Death Syndrome
Faculty Member, Pediatric Cardiology Conference
Chennai, India

4/28-29 Presentation: Supraventricular Tachycardia
Faculty Member, 12 Lead ECG For The Primary Care Physician
Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha, WI

05/04 Presentation: The Future of ICD Follow Up
Faculty Member, Patient Education Day
Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

9/25-26 Presentation: Evaluation & Management of VT Associated With Congenital Heart Diseases, HOCM, and RV Dysplasia
Faculty Member, Atrial Fibrillation & Ventricular Arrhythmia Management
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

2007

02/24-25 Presentations: Wide QRS Tachycardia-Evaluation & Management How to Evaluate Arrhythmias in Children
International Faculty, Indian Society of Electrocardiology Annual Meeting
Taj Krshna Hotel, Hyderabad India

04/03 Grand Rounds Presentation: Syncope and itÕs Management
Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center
Milwaukee, WI

05/02 Presentation: Pediatric ArrhythmiaÕs
Aurora Sinai Medical Center Noon Cardiology Conference
Milwaukee, WI

05/31 Presentation: How does an ICD work?
Faculty Member, Patient Education Day
Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

09/07-08 Chair: 1^st session of Atrial Fibrillation
Faculty Member, Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Arrhythmia Management
Intercontinental Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, WI

2008

01/5-6 Presentation: Ablation Therapy in Children - What With & How To, Faculty/Chair, 2008 Chennai Pediatric Electrophysiology Symposium, Hotel Green Park, Chennai, India

03/24 Grand Rounds Presentation: Management of Atrial Tachycardia & Flutter)
VA Hospital, Milwaukee, WI