Vivian Tsai, M.D., M.S.
Cardiovascular Disease
Not accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Cardiovascular Disease
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Advanced heart failure, Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic services, Coronary artery disease, Echocardiography, End-stage heart disease, Heart disease prevention, Hypertension, Medical management, Non-invasive cardiac testing, Non-invasive cardiology, Nuclear stress tests
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
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Sutter Medical Network
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Cardiovascular Disease
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Residency:
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Stanford University, Chief Resident Internal Medicine
- Internship:
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Stanford University
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University, Chief Fellow Cardiology
- Special Training:
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Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM), additional training and certification: Echocardiography, Health Services Research, Nuclear Cardiology
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Chinese (Conversational)
Publications
Does Age Influence Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Use and Outcome?
- Article
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure
Heidenreich PA, Tsai V, Bao H, Curtis J, Goldstein M, Curtis L, Hernandez A, Peterson PM, Turakhia M, Masoudi F.
6/2015
Defibrillator Implantations for Primary Prevention in the United States: Inappropriate Care or Inadequate Documentation: Insights From the National Cardiovascular Data ICD Registry
- Article
- Heart Rhythm
Kasier DW, Tsai V, Heidenreich PA, Goldstein M, Curtis JP, Yang Y, Turakhia M.
10/2015
A Validated Risk Model for 1-year Mortality After Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement
- Article
- American Heart Journal 2015
Heidenrieich PA, Tsai V, Curtis J, Wang Y, Turakhia MP, Masoudi FA, Varosy PD, Goldstein MK.
8/2015
Influence of Age on Perioperative Complications Among Patients Undergoing Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Primary Prevention in the United States
- Article
- Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Tsai V, Goldstein MK, Hsia H, Wang Y, Curtis J, Heidenreich PA.
9/2011
Age Differences in Implantable Cardioverter- Defibrillator Use among U.S. Primary Prevention Patients
- Article
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS)
Tsai VW, Goldstein MK, Hsia HH, Wang Y, Curtis J, Heidenreich PA.
9/2011
Characteristics and Outcomes of Very Elderly Patients Following a Hospitalization for Heart Failure
- Article
- Circulation: Heart Failure
Shah R, Tsai V, Klein L, Heidenreich PA.
5/2011
Is Anyone Too Old for an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator?
- Article
- Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Heidenreich PA, Tsai V.
1/2009
The Efficacy of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Heart Transplant Recipients: Results from a Multicenter Registry
- Article
- Circulation: Heart Failure
Tsai VW, Cooper J, Garan H, Natale A, Ptaszek LM, Ellinor PT, Hickey K, Downey R, Zei P, Hsia H, Wang P, Hunt S, Haddad F, Al-Ahmad A.
5/2009
Cardiac Device Infections Complicated by Erosion
- Article
- Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
Tsai V, Chen H, Hsia HH, Zei PC, Wang PJ, and Al-Ahmad A.
8/2007
Primary Meningococcal Pericarditis: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
- Article
- Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
Tsai V, Vagelos R, Rosso F, Boggs J, McConnell MV, Montoya JG.
5/2006
Additional Information
Community Activities
Member, American College of Cardiology; Volunteer, YMCA Project Cornerstone
Personal Interests
Dr. Tsai enjoys playing tennis, running, and reading, in addition to spending time with her family and friends.
Philosophy of Care
I believe in providing high-quality and personalized care, that is evidence-based and up-to-date. For me, this is achieved by closely listening to my patients and carefully reaching tough decisions together.
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