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Dr. Ayaaz Sachedina

MD

Positions

Clinical Assistant Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Cardiac Sciences

Member

Libin Cardiovascular Institute

Contact information

Background

Educational Background

MD interventional cardiology, University of Toronto,

Biography

Dr. Ayaaz K. Sachedina is a Canadian interventional cardiologist who completed his medical training at the University of Toronto and University of Western Ontario. He also pursued additional training in Interventional Heart Failure at the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics and Transplant, Texas Medical Center, at the University of Texas in Houston, where his focuses included percutaneous mechanical support devices, management of cardiogenic shock, and TAVI.

He has been recognized by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Professional Association of Residents of Ontario, and the Governor General of Canada’s office for his efforts in education and community advocacy. Dr. Sachedina’s interests also include simulation in medical education, the use of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices in cardiogenic shock, and critical care resuscitation. 

Research

Areas of Research

Clinical Outcomes, Quality Improvement, Medical Education, Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support, Resuscitation , Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation