The Craft

Decades of exacting, narrow work

Verified clinical scope, distinguished here from narrative framing. Credential fields not yet confirmed against a primary source are omitted rather than filled in.

Clinical scope

Selected publications

Nine papers that trace the real arc of the work: engineering and computational imaging, into the electrical heart and devices, into complex electrophysiology, into clinical pathways, into digital health and AI. Cross-checked against Dr. Choudhuri's CV as the source of truth.

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  • 1.Brown SA, Chung BY, Doshi K, Hamid A, Pederson E, Maddula R, Hanna A, Choudhuri I, Sparapani R, Bagheri Mohamadi Pour M, Zhang J, Kothari AN, Collier P, Caraballo P, Noseworthy P, Arruda-Olson A. Patient similarity and other artificial intelligence machine learning algorithms in clinical decision aid for shared decision-making in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Toxicity (PACT): a feasibility trial design. Cardio-Oncology. 2023.
  • 2.Brown SA, Hamid A, Pederson E, Hanna A, Maddula R, Goodman R, Lamberg M, Caraballo P, Noseworthy P, Lukan O, Echefu G, Berman G, Choudhuri I. Simplified rules-based tool to facilitate the application of up-to-date management recommendations in cardio-oncology. Cardio-Oncology. 2023.
  • 3.Maddula R, MacLeod J, Painter S, McLeish T, Steward A, Rossman A, Hamid A, Ashwath M, Martinez HR, Guha A, Patel B, Addison D, Blaes A, Choudhuri I, Brown SA. Connected Health Innovation Research Program (C.H.I.R.P.): A bridge for digital health and wellness in cardiology and oncology. Am Heart J Plus. 2022.
  • 4.Dalmar A, Singh M, Pandey B, Stoming C, Heis Z, Ammar KA, Jan MF, Choudhuri I, Chua TY, Sra J, Tajik AJ, Jahangir A. The Beneficial Effect of Weight Reduction on Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery is Attenuated in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep. 2018.
  • 5.Jahangir A, Mirza M, Shahreyar M, Mengesha T, Shearer R, Sultan S, Jahangir A, Choudhuri I, Nangia V, Dhala A, Bhatia A, Niazi I, Sra J, Tajik AJ. Presence of obesity is associated with lower mortality in elderly patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Int J Obes. 2017.
  • 6.Sra J, Krum D, Choudhuri I, Belanger B, Palma M, Brodnick D, Rowe D. Identifying the third dimension in 2D fluoroscopy to create 3D cardiac maps. JCI Insight. 2016;1(21).
  • 7.Kress DC, Erickson L, Choudhuri I, Zilinski J, Mengesha T, Krum D, Sra J. Comparative Effectiveness of Hybrid Ablation Versus Endocardial Catheter Ablation Alone in Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2016;3(4):341-349.
  • 8.Katuri SP, Gudmundsson H, Akhtar M, Jahangir A, Choudhuri I. Spectrum of Cardiac Manifestations from Aconitine Poisoning. Heart Rhythm Case Reports. 2016.
  • 9.Choudhuri I, Turkel RS, Singh M, Shearer RL, Ahmad AR, Omery B, Jahangir A, Mortada ME, Sra J. Predictors and rates of mortality in implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients in the Central Midwest. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67(13_S):865.
  • 10.Sra J, Zilinski JL, Choudhuri I, Erickson LM, Mengesha TW, Krum D, Kress DC. Comparative effectiveness of hybrid ablation versus endocardial ablation alone in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: a retrospective analysis. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67(13_S):714.
  • 11.Akhtar M, Awan D, Choudhuri I. Clinical Spectrum of Ventricular Tachycardia. In: Chatterjee K, London B, eds. Cardiology—An Illustrated Textbook. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing; 2016.
  • 12.Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Electrophysiology Studies. In: Chatterjee K, London B, eds. Cardiology—An Illustrated Textbook. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing; 2016.
  • 13.Shahreyar M, Muppidi V, Choudhuri I, Sra J, Tajik AJ, Jahangir A. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator in diabetics: Efficacy and safety in patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2015.
  • 14.Pizzino F, Vizzari G, Bajwa T, Choudhuri I, Khandheria BK. Iatrogenic ventricular septal defect after dual-chamber pacemaker implantation. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014.
  • 15.Choudhuri I, Krum D, Agarwal A, Hare J, Belohlavek M, Ahmad A, Pinninti M, Khandheria BK. Bachmann's Bundle and Coronary Sinus Ostial Pacing Accentuate Left Atrial Electrical Dyssynchrony in an Acute Canine Model. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2014;25:1400-6.
  • 16.Niazi I, Ryu K, Hood R, Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Three-Dimensional Electroanatomic Mapping of the Coronary Veins During Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implant: Feasibility and Possible Applications. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2014;41:147-153.
  • 17.Choudhuri I, MacCarter D, Shaw R, Anderson S, St. Cyr JA, Niazi I. Clinical feasibility of exercise-based A-V interval optimization for cardiac resynchronization: A pilot study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2014.
  • 18.Choudhuri I, Rahman M, Belohlavek M, Whitman T, Costa A, Zarkh M, Shmayahu Y, Hare J, Krum D, Sra J. Novel use of fluoroscopy to measure strain amplitude of epicardial left ventricular contraction. Europace. 2014.
  • 19.Mirza M, Yeneneh B, Cho C, Choudhuri I, Mortada ME, Nangia V, Bhatia A, Niazi I, Sra J, Jahangir A. Predictors of early mortality after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Europace. 2014.
  • 20.Niazi I, Dhala A, Choudhuri I, Sra J, Akhtar M, Tajik AJ. Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with challenging anatomy due to venous anomalies or adult congenital heart disease. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2014.
  • 21.Ahmad MN, Choudhuri I, Khandheria BK, Ammar KA. Single-site pacing is associated with superior atrial mechanics compared to dual-site pacing in dogs. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;63:A354.
  • 22.Mirza M, Strunets A, Niazi I, Nangia V, Cho C, Choudhuri I, Mortada ME, Bhatia A, Sra J, Jahangir A. Diabetes mellitus is associated with early mortality in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;63:A338.
  • 23.Choudhuri I, Krum D, Agarwal A, Hare J, Belohlavek M, Ahmad A, Pinninti M, Khandheria B. Right atrial appendage and atrial septal pacing induces left atrial electrical dyssynchrony: role of septal activation pattern. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013;6(3):6-7.
  • 24.Choudhuri I, Krum D, Agarwal A, Hare J, Belohlavek M, Ahmad A, Pinninti M, Khandheria B. Left atrial activation sequence during bifocal atrial pacing: new observations and insights in an acute canine model. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013;6(3):8-9.
  • 25.Mirza M, Yeneneh B, Strunets A, Cho C, Choudhuri I, Mortada ME, Nangia V, Bhatia A, Niazi I, Sra J, Jahangir A. Obesity is associated with lower mortality in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Circulation. 2013;128:A9400.
  • 26.Choudhuri I, Pinninti M, Marwali MR, Sra J, Akhtar M. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia—part I: structural heart disease and acquired causes. Curr Prob Cardiol. 2013;38:463-96.
  • 27.Choudhuri I, Pinninti M, Marwali MR, Sra J, Akhtar M. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia—part II: The channelopathies. Curr Prob Cardiol. 2013;38:503-48.
  • 28.Bhatia A, Mehmood F, Agarwal A, Choudhuri I, Sra J. Outcome of right atrial flutter ablation in patients with cardiac resynchronization devices. Cardiology. 2013;125(Suppl 2):81.
  • 29.Krum D, Hare J, Gilbert C, Choudhuri I, Mori N, Sra J. Left atrial anatomy in patients undergoing ablation for atrial fibrillation. J Atr Fibrillation. 2013;5:36-43.
  • 30.Niazi I, Choudhuri I, Dhala A, Cooley R, Sra J. Biventricular pacing using two left ventricular leads compared to standard cardiac resynchronization therapy: a prospective randomized trial. Heart Rhythm. 2013;10:S112.
  • 31.Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation. In: Saksena S, Damiano RJ Jr, Estes NAM III, Marchlinski FE, eds. Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Minneapolis: Cardiotext Publishing; 2013.
  • 32.Todaro MC, Choudhuri I, Belohlavek M, Jahangir A, Carerj S, Oreto L, Khandheria BK. New echocardiographic techniques for evaluation of left atrial mechanics. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2012.
  • 33.Niazi I, Ryu K, Dahme R, Choudhuri I, Jahangir A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Can anodal pacing be utilized to reduce energy requirements during cardiac resynchronization therapy? J Card Fail. 2012;18:S55.
  • 34.Niazi I, Hayes C, Fedewa M, Djelmami-Hani M, Mortada ME, Nangia V, Dhala A, Cooley R, Choudhuri I, Bhatia A, Sra J. Dual-site left ventricular pacing achieves superior electrical resynchronization. J Card Fail. 2012;18:S55.
  • 35.Choudhuri I, Desai D, Walburg J, August P, Keller S, Suri R. Feasibility of early discharge after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2012;23:1123-9.
  • 36.Choudhuri I, Ammar KA, Niazi I, Sra J, Khandheria BK. Acute physiology of atrial resynchronization via 3D speckle tracking echocardiography. Europace. 2012;14(Suppl 1):i17.
  • 37.Rahman MS, Belohlavek M, Whitman T, Hare J, Krum D, Choudhuri I, Costa A, Zarkh M, Rapoport A, Khandheria BK, Sra J. Measurement of left ventricular epicardial contraction timing using intraprocedural fluoroscopy. Europace. 2012;14(Suppl 1):i73.
  • 38.Niazi I, Dhala A, Cooley R, Choudhuri I, Bhatia A, Blanck Z, Sra J. Use of coronary venous stents for left ventricular lead implants. Europace. 2012;14(Suppl 1):i73.
  • 39.Niazi I, Ryu K, Dahme R, Choudhuri I, Jahangir A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Practicality of deliberate anodal pacing in cardiac resynchronization therapy. Europace. 2012;14(Suppl 1):i60.
  • 40.Rahman MS, Belohlavek M, Whitman T, Hare J, Choudhuri I, Krum D, Costa A, Khandheria BK, Sra J. A novel fluoroscopic method to determine timing of left ventricular contraction from motion analysis of cardiac veins. Heart Rhythm. 2012;9:S303.
  • 41.Niazi I, Djelmami-Hani M, Mortada ME, Nangia V, Dhala A, Cooley R, Choudhuri I, Bhatia A, Blanck Z, Jahangir A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Left ventricular pacing using a triggered-mode abdominal pacemaker. Heart Rhythm. 2012;9:S370.
  • 42.Niazi I, Hayes C, Djelmami-Hani M, Mortada ME, Nangia V, Dhala A, Cooley R, Choudhuri I, Bhatia A, Blanck Z, Jahangir A, Akhtar M, Sra J. Lack of proarrhythmia with anodal left ventricular pacing. Heart Rhythm. 2012;9:S379.
  • 43.Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Electrophysiology studies. In: Chatterjee K, Anderson M, Heistad D, Kerber RE, eds. Cardiology: An Illustrated Text Book. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2012, pp. 601-626.
  • 44.Choudhuri I, Sra J, Akhtar M. Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia: current techniques and new technologies. In: Saksena S, Camm AJ, eds. Electrophysiological Disorders of the Heart, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders (Elsevier); 2012, pp. 1361-1396.
  • 45.Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Principles and techniques of cardiac catheter mapping. In: Saksena S, Camm AJ, eds. Electrophysiological Disorders of the Heart, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders (Elsevier); 2012, pp. 297-314.
  • 46.Bhatia A, Sheikh I, Lurie J, Hare J, Choudhuri I, Djelmami-Hani M, Mortada ME, Sra J. Safety of same-day discharge after implantable cardioverter defibrillator or permanent pacemaker implant: a single-center experience. Circulation. 2011;124:A13293.
  • 47.Niazi IK, Ryu K, Choudhuri I, Sra J. 3-D electroanatomical mapping of the coronary sinus tributaries characterizes the left ventricular activation pattern during CRT implantation. Heart Rhythm. 2011;8:S69.
  • 48.Niazi IK, Ryu K, Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Feasibility of 3-D electroanatomical mapping of the coronary sinus tributaries using a guidewire. Heart Rhythm. 2011;8:S17.
  • 49.Niazi IK, Choudhuri I, Sra J, Akhtar M. Comparison of lead placement strategies for permanent his bundle pacing. Heart Rhythm. 2011;8:S294.
  • 50.Niazi IK, Ryu K, Choudhuri I, Sra J. 3-dimensional electroanatomical mapping of the coronary sinus tributaries characterizes the left ventricular activation pattern during CRT implantation. Europace. 2011;13(Suppl 3).
  • 51.Niazi IK, Ryu K, Choudhuri I, Akhtar M. Feasibility of 3-dimensional electroanatomical mapping of the coronary sinus tributaries using a guidewire. Europace. 2011;13(Suppl 3).
  • 52.Sra JS, Soubelet E, Vaillant R, Krum D, Hare J, Belanger B, Choudhuri I, Dhala A, Nangia V, Mortada ME, Bhatia A, Blanck Z, Cooley R, Akhtar M. Cardiac image registration: rotational error correction and gated stabilization for cardiac motion. J Atr Fibrillation. 2011;2(4):856-869.
  • 53.Hemsworth D, Choudhuri I, Gilbert G, Djelmami-Hani M, Mortada ME, Akhtar M, Sra J. Thrombotic and hemorrhagic events associated with left atrial open-irrigated catheter ablation using a simplified anticoagulation-bridging protocol. Heart Rhythm. 2011;8:S407.
  • 54.Hare J, Krum D, Mori N, Sheikh I, Choudhuri I, Gilbert C, Nangia V, Akhtar M, Sra J. Characterization of left atrial anatomy in patients undergoing left atrial ablation. Presented at the 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of RSNA, Chicago, IL, Abstract #SSJ05-01. 2010.
  • 55.Soubelet E, Krum D, Delavelle A, Varray F, Hare J, Vaillant R, Choudhuri I, Sra J. Validation of respiration tracking in CT-fluoroscopic fused images. Europace. 2009;11(Suppl 2):A219.
  • 56.Krum D, Hare J, Delavelle A, Soubelet E, Vaillant R, Belanger B, Choudhuri I, Sra J. Comparison of registration accuracy in CT-fluoro fusion with 3D electroanatomic mapping using CT-merge. Europace. 2009;11(Suppl 2):A462.
  • 57.Choudhuri I, Gilbert C, Dhir SK, Mortada ME, Akhtar M, Sra J. Method of periprocedural anticoagulation and risk of complications following left atrial irrigated catheter ablation. Heart Rhythm. 2009;6:S285.
  • 58.Choudhuri I, Krum D, Hare J, Kelley M, Becker D, Mortada ME, Akhtar M, Sra J. Pacing lead implantation without live fluoroscopy: feasibility of acute success in the live canine model. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2009;20:916-922.
  • 59.Choudhuri I, Desai D, Messineo FC, Keller SI, Suri R. Safety and efficacy of ambulatory implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator with telephone and internet-guided monitoring (SAFE-AICD-TO-GO). Heart Rhythm. 2008;5:S323.
  • 60.Rahman M, Gilbert C, Hurst D, Pienkos P, Choudhuri I, Pubbi D, Dhir S, Mortada ME, Akhtar M, Sra J. Gender differences in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation – a single center experience. Circulation. 2008;117:e458.
  • 61.Choudhuri I, Krum D, Hare J, Kelley M, Becker D, Hurst D, Pubbi D, Dhir SK, Mortada E, Akhtar M, Sra J. Pacing lead implantation without the use of live fluoroscopy. Europace. 2008;10(Suppl 1):i40.
  • 62.Krum D, Hare J, Asinugo J, Soubelet E, Gavit L, Vaillant R, Belanger B, Gilbert C, Choudhuri I, Dhir SK, Pubbi D, Akhtar M, Sra J. Registration of 3D left atrial images obtained by rotational x-ray angiography with live fluoroscopy. Heart Rhythm. 2008;5:S323.
  • 63.Choudhuri I, Tverskaya R, Kazanikova G, Gluck J, Keller S, Suri R. Arrhythmic events during the 40/90 days “cooling off” period: Clinical utility of an external wearable defibrillator. Circulation. 2007;116:(II)348.
  • 64.Choudhuri I, Bhugra P, Siskind J, Messineo FC. T-wave alternans in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: Correlation with ejection fraction and potential relationship with intracellular calcium. Medical Society of the State of New York, Annual Research Symposium, 2007.
  • 65.Choudhuri I, Balek M, Ventura O, Keller S, Suri R. Cost savings of device implantation via the cephalic vein. Lange Research Symposium, 2007.
  • 66.Hogan RE, Mark KE, Choudhuri I, Wang L, Joshi S, Miller MI, Bucholz RD. Magnetic resonance imaging deformation-based segmentation of the hippocampus in patients with mesial temporal sclerosis and temporal lobe epilepsy. J Digit Imaging. 2000;13(2 Suppl 1):217-8.