Brian Shortal, MD
Currently accepting new patients
Specialties
Board Certified in Cardiology
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Involvement
Featured in "Are You Below 140/90?: Blood Pressure Education"
Cardiovascular Lecturer at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Events
Cardiovascular Lecturer at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Events
Additional Information
Max Schewitz Foundation High School ECG Screening
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, 1996
Internship
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Residency
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Fellowship
Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Research, Publications & Presentations
"Catheter-induced Vasospasm of Both the Right External Iliac and Right Coronary Arteries During Coronary Angiography." Internal Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, 2005.
"Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Results in Acute Increases in Oxidized Phospholipids and Lipoprotein." Circulation, 2004.
"Preferential Uptake of Radiolabeled Oxidation Specific Antibodies in Lipid-Rich vs. Collagen-Rich Lesions." Oral Presnetation at American College of Cardiology Annual Sessions, 2003.
"Abstract: Acute Myocardial Infarction Triggered by Myasthenia Gravis." Naval Chapter of the American College of Physicians Annual Session, 2002.
"In vivo uptake of radiolabeled MDA2, an oxidation-specific monoclonal antibody." Journal of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 2000.
"Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Results in Acute Increases in Oxidized Phospholipids and Lipoprotein." Circulation, 2004.
"Preferential Uptake of Radiolabeled Oxidation Specific Antibodies in Lipid-Rich vs. Collagen-Rich Lesions." Oral Presnetation at American College of Cardiology Annual Sessions, 2003.
"Abstract: Acute Myocardial Infarction Triggered by Myasthenia Gravis." Naval Chapter of the American College of Physicians Annual Session, 2002.
"In vivo uptake of radiolabeled MDA2, an oxidation-specific monoclonal antibody." Journal of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 2000.
Practice Information
Years in Practice
8
Professional/ Medical Societies
American College of Cardiology
Practice Name
North Shore Cardiologists
Accepted Credit Cards
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Interests
Clinical Interests
Coronary Artery Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Nuclear Stress Testing
Echocardiography
Arrhythmias
Preventive Cardiology
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Nuclear Stress Testing
Echocardiography
Arrhythmias
Preventive Cardiology
Personal Interests
Husband, father, Ironman triathlete, marathon runner, Cubmaster, Little League baseball coach
