Robert R Attaran, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, MBBS
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)Cards
Additional Titles
Director Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
Director Endovascular Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Dana 3, 789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
United States
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Director Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
Director Endovascular Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Dana 3, 789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
United States
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Director Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
Director Endovascular Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Dana 3, 789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
United States
About
Titles
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Director Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine; Director Endovascular Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
Biography
Dr. Attaran studied as an undergraduate at the University of Toronto, Canada. He attended medical school at the University of Sheffield, UK, with Honors. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona before completing his interventional cardiology fellowship at Yale University.
Dr. Attaran is the Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program and the Endovascular Fellowship Training Program.
His interests outside interventional cardiology include treatments for peripheral arterial and venous disease.
He is involved in a number of national and international research studies in cardiovascular disease therapies. He has served on the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry, Research and Publications Committee. He is a member of the Vascular Disease Council and Publications Committee of the .
Dr. Attaran is Chair of the Chronic Disease Guidelines Committee and Working Group of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
He is on the Board of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He serves on the American Venous Forum Early Career Course and Committee. He serves on the American Venous Forum Newsletter and the Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Workgroup.
Appointments
Cardiovascular Medicine
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Attending
- Miami International Cardiology Consultants (2014)
- Fellowship
- Yale University (2011)
- Fellowship
- University of Arizona (2010)
- Residency
- University of Arizona (2007)
- Residency
- University College London Hospitals (2003)
- Residency
- Guy's & St. Thomas Hospitals London (2002)
- Internship
- Royal Hallamshire Hospital (2001)
- MBBS
- University of Sheffield (2000)
- BS
- University of Toronto (1994)
Research
Overview
Dr Attaran is involved in several ongoing national and international studies of new coronary stents, as well as new techniques to treat peripheral arterial and venous disease.
Medical Research Interests
ORCID
0000-0001-7244-6237- View Lab Website
Varicose
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Research Interests
Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA
Britt Tonnessen, MD
Kim Germaine Emiel Smolderen, PhD, MSc
Christopher Regan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
Edouard Aboian, MD
Hamid Mojibian, MD
Venous Insufficiency
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Publications
2024
Fasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression
Schultz K, Rodriguez P, Hamdi S, Attaran R, Lozada J, Huber S, Tonnessen B, Aboian E, Guzman R, Chaar C. Fasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2024, 12: 101774. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach.
Regan C, Scierka L, Dardik A, Tonnessen B, Iyad Ochoa Chaar C, Ionescu C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Guzman R, Attaran R, Nagpal S, Shah S, Smolderen K, Mena-Hurtado C. Clinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach. Vascular 2024, 17085381241246318. PMID: 38669051, DOI: 10.1177/17085381241246318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual antiplatelet therapyPeripheral arterial diseaseCYP2C19 testingCYP2C19 mutationsHeterogeneity of treatment effectsPeripheral vascular interventionsConsensus statementKnowledge questionsAntiplatelet therapyGenetic testingVascular surgeryAcademic health systemBarriers to implementationInterquartile rangeCYP2C19 genotype testingVascular diseaseInterventional cardiologyModified Delphi methodPatient's metabolic statusManagement of patientsCritical limb ischemiaPerceived barriersPeripheral vascular diseaseArterial vascular diseaseClinician perspectives
2023
The Pulsating Stent Sign in May-Thurner Syndrome.
Attaran R, Jamil Y. The Pulsating Stent Sign in May-Thurner Syndrome. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2023, 15266028231219673. PMID: 38115161, DOI: 10.1177/15266028231219673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMay-Thurner syndromeVenous stentsIntravascular ultrasoundExtrinsic compressionRight iliac veinExternal iliac arteryCalf edemaArterial compressionIliac veinStent patencyEndovenous stentingIliac arteryLimb edemaRight thighAdjacent arteriesStent deploymentPsoas muscleSignificant resolutionStent expansionExternal compressionArteryStentsEdemaPatientsSyndromeA state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease
Cleman J, Xia K, Haider M, Nikooie R, Scierka L, Romain G, Attaran R, Grimshaw A, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K. A state-of-the-art review of quality-of-life assessment in venous disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 12: 101725. PMID: 38128828, PMCID: PMC11523418, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101725.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease-specific patient-reported outcome measurePatient-reported outcome measuresChronic venous diseaseCharing Cross Venous Ulcer QuestionnaireChronic Venous Insufficiency QuestionnaireVenous diseaseHealth statusVenous ulcersEvidence baseRelevant English-language studiesPatients' health statusContent validityEnglish-language studiesFull-text articlesManifestations of diseaseC6 diseaseOvid EmbaseInclusion criteriaOutcome measuresCommon conditionClinical settingDiseaseLiterature searchPatientsUlcersComparative Analysis of Mortality and Amputation Rates in Patients Undergoing Atherectomy for Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insight From the VQI.
Jamil Y, Nanna M, Chaar C, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran R. Comparative Analysis of Mortality and Amputation Rates in Patients Undergoing Atherectomy for Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Arterial Disease: Insight From the VQI. Journal Of Endovascular Therapy 2023, 15266028231208895. PMID: 37919968, DOI: 10.1177/15266028231208895.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlain old balloon angioplastyMajor adverse limb eventsLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral arterial diseaseLong-term outcomesArterial diseaseClinical outcomesVascular Quality Initiative databaseImproved long-term outcomesPropensity scoreAdverse limb eventsDifferent endovascular modalitiesInfra-popliteal diseaseLong-term amputationLow perioperative complicationsMultivariable logistic regressionImproved clinical outcomesLower ratesAdjunctive atherectomyMajor amputationAmputation ratePerioperative complicationsRenal complicationsBaseline characteristicsEndovascular modalitiesObesity and Peripheral Artery Disease: Current Evidence and Controversies
Lempesis I, Varrias D, Sagris M, Attaran R, Altin E, Bakoyiannis C, Palaiodimos L, Dalamaga M, Kokkinidis D. Obesity and Peripheral Artery Disease: Current Evidence and Controversies. Current Obesity Reports 2023, 12: 264-279. PMID: 37243875, PMCID: PMC10220347, DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00510-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseArtery diseaseCurrent evidenceLower extremity peripheral artery diseaseHigher body mass indexSignificant public health problemPurpose of ReviewObesityPresence of obesityPotential pathophysiologic mechanismsRisk of morbidityBody mass indexBody fat distributionProgression of atherosclerosisMajor risk factorPublic health problemPotential protective roleMendelian randomization studyObesity paradoxAggressive treatmentCardiovascular manifestationsMass indexNormal weightPad developmentPathophysiologic mechanismsRisk factorsComplex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins
Ali S, Pinto P, Huber S, Perez-Lozada J, Attaran R, Chaar C. Complex pathologies in a patient referred for varicose veins. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2023, 9: 101107. PMID: 36852313, PMCID: PMC9958068, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVenous pathologyVaricose veinsOvarian vein embolizationSuperficial venous refluxSaphenous vein refluxIliac vein compressionCross-sectional imagingVenous ablationPelvic painVenous refluxLeg symptomsOvarian veinVein embolizationVein refluxPelvic symptomsVein compressionDuplex examinationIliac veinLeg varicositiesSuccessful treatmentComplex pathologyPathologyVeinSymptomsReflux
2022
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study
Kokkinidis D, Chaar C, Mena-Hurtado C, Attaran R. Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study. Phlebology The Journal Of Venous Disease 2022, 38: 62-66. PMID: 36524895, DOI: 10.1177/02683555221146730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsVenous Clinical Severity ScoreClinical severity scoreSaphenous vein ablationVein refluxVein ablationProspective studySeverity scoreGreat saphenous vein refluxGreat saphenous vein ablationReflux timeMean reflux timesSuperficial vein refluxDeep vein refluxSaphenous vein refluxAnalysis of patientsTime of ablationSeverity of symptomsUnderwent ablationSymptomatic refluxPatientsSpearman rank correlationRefluxAblationPoor correlationScoresChronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review
Attaran R, Carr J. Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2022, 2: 100538. PMID: 39132527, PMCID: PMC11307564, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2022.100538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic venous diseaseVenous diseaseSymptomatic chronic venous diseaseAmbulatory venous hypertensionCornerstone of treatmentSaphenous vein refluxDeep vein thrombosisDeep vein obstructionSignificant cost burdenQuality of lifeHealth care systemAdvanced diseaseVenous hypertensionVenous obstructionVein obstructionVein refluxVein thrombosisSuch patientsLeg ulcersSymptom improvementCatheter techniqueFemale sexRisk factorsCompression therapySignificant symptomsSystematic Review of Venous Stent Migration to the Heart
Alameddine D, Ali S, Brackett A, Attaran R, Mojibian H, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Chaar C. Systematic Review of Venous Stent Migration to the Heart. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2022, 75: e234-e235. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.03.481.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
The HYDRATION Study
HIC ID2000033279RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date07/31/2024Recruiting Participants
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity Yale Affiliated Hospital Program, Lecture Series
Meeting Planning and ParticipationCoordinatorDetails06/01/2017 - Presentactivity American College Cardiology
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetailsPanelist for Session on topics including venous disease.04/02/2016 - Presentactivity Yale Heart and Vascular
Meeting Planning and ParticipationCo-DirectorDetailsOne day symposium on topics in peripheral vascular medicine, interventional cardiology.04/26/2019 - Presentactivity ACGME Clinical Learning Environment Review panelist.
CommitteesParticipantDetails01/31/2017 - Presentactivity American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry
Peer Review Groups and Grant Study SectionsCommittee MemberDetailsMember of committee to review research proposals and to direct future research goals. Co-author of manuscripts based on NCDR Registry data.07/01/2016 - Present
Clinical Care
Overview
Robert Attaran, MBBS, is a specialist in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. He is experienced in minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of vascular diseases, including coronary, peripheral arterial, and venous diseases.
“It is such a joy and privilege to save someone's life or limb,” Dr. Attaran says. “It is challenging, stimulating, and crosses disciplines. It requires both reasoning and dexterity.” His goal is always to provide the best possible care for each new patient. “I tell them I'll advocate for them and always have their best interests at heart. If I won't recommend something to my own family, I won't recommend it to my patients.”
While his priority is patient care, Dr. Attaran is involved in several national and international research studies in the field of cardiovascular disease interventions that he hopes will continue to improve the care he can provide. “We have so much yet to learn about the mysteries of the human body and how to treat or prevent disease,” he says.
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- September 19, 2023
Fellowship Training Q&A with Dr. Robert Attaran
- January 29, 2023
JSCAI January/February 2023 Issue Features Lithotripsy-assisted TMVR and Pulmonary Embolism
- November 06, 2022
Ahmad Appointed Assistant Program Director of the Interventional Cardiology Program at Yale
- January 26, 2022
American College of Cardiology 71st Annual Scientific Session & Expo sessions announced
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Dana 3, 789 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
United States
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