S. Elissa Altin, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)Cards
About
Research
Publications
2025
Risk stratifying acute total occlusions in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: time for a modified GRACE score?
Altin S, Miao J. Risk stratifying acute total occlusions in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: time for a modified GRACE score? The American Journal Of Cardiology 2025 PMID: 40921236, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2025.08.053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSex Differences in Cardiovascular Outcomes of Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Ezenna C, Ibrahim S, Ramesh P, Ismayl M, Krishna M, Joseph M, Chi K, Altin S, Nanna M, Goldsweig A. Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Outcomes of Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. JACC Advances 2025, 4: 102076. PMID: 40829371, PMCID: PMC12391688, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercutaneous coronary interventionRandomized Controlled TrialsCardiovascular outcomesRisk ratioControlled TrialsCoronary artery disease patientsIntravascular ultrasound-guided percutaneous coronary interventionAngiography-guided percutaneous coronary interventionSystematic review of PubMedAdverse cardiovascular eventsCoronary artery diseaseArtery disease patientsReview of PubMedIntravascular imaging guidanceSystematic reviewIntravascular imagingRandom-effects modelCardiovascular disease presentationCardiovascular eventsDisease presentationArtery diseaseAngiographySex differencesCoronary interventionCochrane DatabaseSafety and Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment Modalities for Below-the-Knee Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
Tirziu D, Saleh A, Huang H, Akhlaghi N, Breen T, Parikh S, Rosenfield K, Armstrong E, Geraghty P, Brodmann M, Adams G, Snyder D, Zilinyi R, Altin S, Parise H, Lansky A. Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment Modalities for Below-the-Knee Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2025, 15266028251344809. PMID: 40586349, DOI: 10.1177/15266028251344809.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaNetwork Meta-AnalysisMeta-analysisOdds ratioSystematic reviewConfidence intervalsInfrapopliteal arterial diseasePreferred Reporting ItemsTreatment of infrapopliteal artery diseaseRandomized Controlled TrialsBelow-the-kneeRandom-effects modelSystematic literature searchArtery diseaseEndovascular treatment modalitiesMajor amputationPercutaneous transluminal angioplastyReporting ItemsReference interventionLimb-threatening ischemiaDrug-Coated BalloonEndovascular revascularizationPROSPERO databaseCochrane DatabaseTarget limbOR1-7 | Association of Guideline-directed Medical Therapy Agents and Rates of Amputation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
Kwaah P, Mensah S, Carboo A, Hu J, Altin S. OR1-7 | Association of Guideline-directed Medical Therapy Agents and Rates of Amputation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2025, 4: 102658. DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2025.102658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiologists’ perceptions on telehealth practices and limitations during and following the COVID-19 pandemic
Miao J, Duvernoy C, Varosy P, Theriot P, Rzeszut A, Altin S. Cardiologists’ perceptions on telehealth practices and limitations during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Health 2025, 11 DOI: 10.1177/20552076251364928.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardiologists' perceptionsTelemedicine visitsClinical workflow modelsAmerican CollegeFisher's exact testCOVID-19 pandemicStatistically significant associationLate-careerTelehealth implementationProvider demographicsTelehealth integrationTelehealth practiceTelehealth utilizationTelehealth visitsVisit typeOutpatient visitsCardiology workforceTelehealthRemote visitsKruskal-Wallis H testExact testOdds ratioPractice guidelinesOutpatient settingEncounter typeCORONARY CAMERAL FISTULAE: A RARE CASE OF CORONARY STEAL DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIMODAL IMAGING
Gastanadui M, Akintoye E, Altin S. CORONARY CAMERAL FISTULAE: A RARE CASE OF CORONARY STEAL DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIMODAL IMAGING. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2025, 85: 3659. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(25)04143-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPericardial Disease: Contemporary Techniques and Management
Bae J, Saleh A, Hu J, Setaro J, Altin S. Pericardial Disease: Contemporary Techniques and Management. Current Treatment Options In Cardiovascular Medicine 2025, 27: 23. DOI: 10.1007/s11936-025-01081-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment of recurrent pericarditisManagement of pericardial diseasesImmunosuppressive therapyRecurrent pericarditisTransthoracic echocardiographySignificant management challengeRefractory casesRecurrence ratePericardial diseaseTherapeutic optionsPharmacological therapyTherapeutic advancesClinical trialsTherapeutic approachesPoor visualizationDiagnostic precisionTherapyPatientsDiseaseDiagnostic techniquesSymptom burdenEvidence-basedPatient careTransthoracicEchocardiography400.21 The Impact of Intravascular Imaging on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Balakrishna A, Butt D, Hall A, Dilsaver D, Aboeata A, Altin S, Naidu S, Medranda G, Rymer J, Goldsweig A. 400.21 The Impact of Intravascular Imaging on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction. JACC Cardiovascular Interventions 2025, 18: s64-s65. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2025.01.246.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Nonlinearity of the inverse relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and incident cardiovascular risk: Is it time to revisit the “HDL hypothesis”?
Hashem C, Altin S, Guyton J, Boden W. Nonlinearity of the inverse relationship between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and incident cardiovascular risk: Is it time to revisit the “HDL hypothesis”? Journal Of Clinical Lipidology 2024, 19: 238-246. PMID: 39934033, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2024.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow HDL-CHDL-C levelsHDL-CAssociated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseRandomized Controlled TrialsLow levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterolLow HDL-C levelsLevels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterolIncident cardiovascular riskLevels of HDL-CReduce ASCVD eventsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolOptimal risk stratificationHigh-density lipoprotein (HDLStatin-based therapyHDL hypothesisAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseLipoprotein (HDLRisk-enhancing factorsIncident cardiovascular eventsCholesterol guidelinesRisk stratificationCardiovascular eventsLipoprotein cholesterolCardiovascular risk2024 AHA/ACC/ACS/ASNC/HRS/SCA/SCCT/SCMR/SVM Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines
Thompson A, Fleischmann K, Smilowitz N, de Las Fuentes L, Mukherjee D, Aggarwal N, Ahmad F, Allen R, Altin S, Auerbach A, Berger J, Chow B, Dakik H, Eisenstein E, Gerhard-Herman M, Ghadimi K, Kachulis B, Leclerc J, Lee C, Macaulay T, Mates G, Merli G, Parwani P, Poole J, Rich M, Ruetzler K, Stain S, Sweitzer B, Talbot A, Vallabhajosyula S, Whittle J, Williams K. 2024 AHA/ACC/ACS/ASNC/HRS/SCA/SCCT/SCMR/SVM Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2024, 150: e351-e442. PMID: 39316661, DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerioperative cardiovascular evaluationNoncardiac surgeryCardiovascular evaluationCardiovascular managementManagement of adult patientsComprehensive literature searchEvidence-based management strategiesAdult patientsPharmacological therapyClinical studiesACC/AHA guidelinesPerioperative monitoringAmerican CollegeSurgeryCochrane LibraryCardiovascular diseaseLiterature searchMedical conditionsCliniciansHuman subjectsJoint CommitteeGuidelines
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Women FiRST: Fractional Flow Reserve and Instantaneous Free-wave Ratio Revascularization Strategies in Women
HIC ID2000024865REGRolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date04/10/2026Recruiting Participants
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
S. Elissa Altin, MD, is an interventional cardiologist specializing in the care of patients with a variety of cardiovascular and hypertension-related conditions, including atherosclerosis, ventricular tachycardia, hypertensive crisis, and malignant hypertension.
Dr. Altin’s research interests include peripheral artery disease, telemedicine in vascular care, gender representation and disparities in cardiology, quality improvement in percutaneous coronary intervention, and statin therapy in peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Altin was selected as a fellow in the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the American College of Cardiology Emerging Leader Mentorship Program.
Dr. Altin is an associate professor of medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
Clinical Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
News
News
- November 12, 2025
Inaugural Cardiovascular Medicine Translational Research Award Announces First Recipients
- January 08, 2025
Sara Tabtabai Elected Governor of the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
- April 01, 2024
Yale Faculty Present Groundbreaking Clinical Research at the 2024 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions
- July 12, 2023Source: Medscape
Mixed Bag: New Performance Data on Femoral-Popliteal Artery Revascularization