Vivian Tsai, M.D.
- Offers MyHealth Online
This provider offers Sutter Health's electronic health record with the following online services:
- Email your doctor's office
- Prescription refills
- View test results
- Proxy access for caregivers
- Track immunizations
- Secure mobile access
- Schedule an appointment*
- Pay bills online*
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Cardiovascular Disease
Not accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Cardiovascular Disease
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Arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation evaluation and management, Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic services, Cholesterol management, Coronary artery disease, Echocardiograph, Heart disease prevention, Heart failure, Hypertension, Non-invasive cardiology, Nuclear imaging, Preventive cardiology
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 Hospital
- Internship:
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Stanford University
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University Hospital
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Mandarin
Publications
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is Anyone Too Old for an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator?
- Article
- Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Heidenreich PA, Tsai V.
1/2009
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
Cystic prostate metastases to the brain parenchyma: Report of two cases and review of the literature
- Article
- Journal of Neuro-Oncology
Tsai V, Kim S, Clatterbuck RE, Ewend MG, Olivi A.
1/2001
Additional Information
Community Activities
Member of American College of Cardiology
Personal Interests
Dr. Tsai enjoys running and playing tennis, as well as spending time with 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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