معرفی
Rahul Bhardwaj, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine. His work focuses on interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac device innovation, particularly in atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and leadless pacemaker technology. He has extensive experience in clinical trials and device safety evaluations.
Research Interests
- Cardiac ablation techniques (pulsed field, radiofrequency)
- Left atrial appendage occlusion devices
- Leadless pacemakers and implantable cardiac monitors
- Esophageal protection during cardiac procedures
- Electromagnetic interference with cardiac devices
Recent Article Trends
His 2024–2025 publications emphasize optimizing ablation technologies, evaluating device safety (e.g., QDOT MICRO, Watchman FLX), and analyzing complications of leadless pacemakers. Key themes include contact force sensing, four-dimensional echocardiography guidance, and electromagnetic interactions with implantable devices.
Grants & Collaborations
- PI for ReCor Medical’s ultrasound-based renal denervation study (2025–2026)
- PI for Boston Scientific’s WATCHMAN FLX trial (2025–2026)
- Collaborator with St. Jude Medical (2019–2020), AtriCure (2024), and LLU Dept. of Medicine (2022)
Labs & Teams
He works with multidisciplinary teams at Loma Linda University and collaborates with researchers like J. Garg, J. Kewcharoen, and T. Contractor, focusing on high-risk cardiac interventions and device safety.
