Physician

Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Okike N. Okike practices Thoracic Surgery. He went to Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center. He received awards:"Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FACC)". Doctor Okike N. Okike, MD is also published. He has 19 publications published. The lastest publication: "Reduction of bleeding after heart operations through the prophylactic use of epsilon-aminocaproic acid.' He accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Plasma MicroRNAs are Associated with Atrial Fibrillation and Change after Catheter-ablation (the miRhythm Study).
• Multiparameter fiber optic sensor for the assessment of intraMyocardial perfusion.
• Childhood suppurative otitis media in Abakaliki: isolated microbes and in vitro antibiotic sensitivity pattern.
• Reduction of bleeding after Heart operations through the prophylactic use of epsilon-aminocaproic acid.
• Prolonged bradyarrhythmias after isolated Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
• Transvenous insertion of double sets of permanent electrodes through a single introducer: clinical application.
• Simple method for teaching Coronary artery surgery.
• Brachial plexus injury following median sternotomy. Part II.
• Improved Myocardial preservation by improved distribution of cardioplegic solutions.
• Surgical versus percutaneous removal of the intra-Aortic balloon.
• Prevention of postoperative Pericardial adhesions. An animal study.
• Preliminary experience with synchronized Coronary sinus retroperfusion in humans.
• Efficacy of nadolol in preventing supraventricular tachycardia after Coronary artery bypass grafting.
• The role of epsilon-aminocaproic acid in reducing bleeding after cardiac operation: a double-blind randomized study.
• Internal mammary artery grafts: the shortest route to the Coronary arteries.
• Reduction of sternal infection by application of topical vancomycin.
• Ectopic ossification after median sternotomy.
• Free and total lidocaine levels in cardiac surgical patients.

Schools

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• EberhardKarlsUniversitaet Tubingen Medizinische Fakultat

• Albert Einstein College

• Wertingen County Hospital

• Mayo Clinic

Procedures Preformed

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• Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
• Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Conditions Treated

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• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Ectasia
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Fellow (FACC)

Education

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• Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center
• Eberhard Karls University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital

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• UMass Memorial Medical Center

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1841274974
Last Name Of The Provider	OKIKE
First Name Of The Provider	OKIKE
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