Ashraf Abugroun, MBBS
Assistant Professor
Medicine
School of Medicine

George's University in Grenada, west indies, as a clinical tutor and an instructor at the International Clinical Tutor Teaching Fellowship Program. In 2015, he transitioned to the USA, where he completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, in 2019. Afterward, he completed a geriatrics fellowship at Detroit Medical center / Wayne State University in 2020. Dr. Abugroun joined the division of hospital medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin from where he transitioned to UCSF, division of hospital medicine, in January 2022. Dr. Abugroun research interest is in cardiovascular epidemiology and clinical outcomes. The primary goal of his research is to support clinical decision-making by applying the risk-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness for different cardiovascular treatment modalities in the geriatric population. Ultimately, he aims to develop a framework for tailoring clinical guideline recommendations for older adults according to their clinical and functional profile.

• Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Hospitalization Outcomes of Heart Failure in Patients ≥ 60 Years with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
  The American journal of cardiology 2021 Abugroun A, Elawad A, Okoh AK, Abdel-Rahman ME, Ayinde H, Volgman AS
• Frailty Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): From the National Inpatient Sample.
  Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions 2021 Abugroun A, Daoud H, Hallak O, Abdel-Rahman ME, Klein LW
• Impact of Gender Differences on Outcomes of Peripheral Artery Disease Intervention (from a Nationwide Sample).
  The American journal of cardiology 2020 Hassan A, Abugroun A, Daoud H, Mahmoud S, Awadalla S, Volgman A, Alonso A
• Economic Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Hospitalization Outcomes of Acute Heart Failure in the United States.
  The American journal of cardiology 2020 Abugroun A, Taha A, Abdel-Rahman M, Volgman AS
• Gender-based outcomes of impeller pumps percutaneous ventricular assist devices.
  Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 2020 Osman M, Syed M, Abdul Ghaffar Y, Patel B, Abugroun A, Kheiri B, Kawsara A, Kadiyala M, Balla S, Daggubati R
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factor analysis in an age-stratified hospital population with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  International Journal of Cardiology. Hypertension 2020 Levinson DJ, Abugroun A, Daoud H, Abdel-Rahman M
• Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
  The American journal of cardiology 2020 Abugroun A, Osman M, Awadalla S, Klein LW
• Cardiovascular Risk Among Patients ≥65 Years of Age with Parkinson's Disease (From the National Inpatient Sample).
  The American journal of cardiology 2020 Abugroun A, Taha A, Abdel-Rahman M, Patel P, Ali I, Klein LW
• Impact of Malnutrition on Hospitalization Outcomes for Older Adults Admitted for Sepsis.
  The American journal of medicine 2020 Abugroun A, Nayyar A, Abdel-Rahman M, Patel P
• Modified CHA2DS2-VASc score predicts in-hospital mortality and procedural complications in acute coronary syndrome treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
  International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 2020 Abugroun A, Hassan A, Gaznabi S, Ayinde H, Subahi A, Samee M, Shroff A, Klein LW
• National Trends of Outcomes in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Through Transapical Versus Endovascular Approach: From the National Inpatient Sample (NIS).
  Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions 2020 Abugroun A, Daoud H, Abdel-Rahman ME, Hallak O, Igbinomwanhia E, Sanchez A, Shroff A, Klein LW
• Hypercalcemia-Induced ST-Segment Elevation Mimicking Acute Myocardial Injury: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
  Case reports in emergency medicine 2020 Abugroun A, Tyle A, Faizan F, Accavitti M, Ahmed C, Wang T
• Relation of Age to Survival in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea who Develop an Acute Coronary Event (from the National Inpatient Sample).
  The American journal of cardiology 2020 Abugroun A, Patel P, Natarajan S, Elawad A, Gaznabi S, Abdel-Rahman ME, Klein LW
• Giant right atrium: a long-term complication of rheumatic heart disease.
  Oxford medical case reports 2020 Abugroun A, Taha M, Daoud H, Ibrahim W
• Lime-induced phytophotodermatitis.
  Oxford medical case reports 2019 Abugroun A, Gaznabi S, Natarajan A, Daoud H
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) due to Coronary Artery Embolism in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation.
  Case reports in cardiology 2019 Daoud H, Abugroun A, Erramilli S, Kumar S
• Outcomes of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Their Predictors: A National Cohort.
  Critical care research and practice 2019 Taha A, Larumbe-Zabala E, Abugroun A, Mohammedzein A, Naguib MT, Patel M
• The first report of atovaquone/proguanil-induced vanishing bile duct syndrome: Case report and mini-review.
  Travel medicine and infectious disease 2019 Abugroun A, Colina Garcia I, Ahmed F, Potts S, Flicker M
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Invading the Left Atrium With Subsequent Malignant Embolic Stroke: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
  Cardiology research 2019 Chandra R, Abugroun A, Goldberg A, Cooney E, Mehrotra S, Volgman A
• Infective endocarditis and brain abscess secondary to Aggregatibacter aphrophilus.
  IDCases 2019 Daoud H, Abugroun A, Olanipekun O, Garrison D
• Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection: Rare Presentation of Incidental Pericardial Effusion.
  Case reports in cardiology 2019 Abugroun A, Subahi A, Gaznabi S, Daoud H
• May Measurement Month 2017: an analysis of blood pressure screening in Sudan-Northern Africa and Middle East.
  European heart journal supplements : journal of the European Society of Cardiology 2019 Ali I, Behairy H, Abugroun A, Beaney T, Kobeissi E, Abdalla A, Mohamed A, Wagialla N, Medani SS, Ismail EM, Hassan DA, Altahir F, Abdelrahim M, Gdoor A, Mohamed I, Elnour S, Poulter NR
• Successful Resolution of a Large Left Atrial and Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus with Rivaroxaban.
  Case reports in cardiology 2019 Gaznabi S, Abugroun A, Mahbub H, Campos E
• Diltiazem-Associated Cardiogenic Shock in Thyrotoxic Crisis.
  American journal of therapeutics 2018 Subahi A, Ibrahim W, Abugroun A
• Isolated Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection: A Case Report and Literature Review.
  Gastroenterology research 2018 Daoud H, Abugroun A, Subahi A, Khalaf H
• Spontaneous Celiac Artery Dissection Presenting With Splenic Infarction: A Case Report.
  Gastroenterology research 2018 Abugroun A, Natarajan A, Daoud H, Khalaf H
• Impact and Outcomes of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Complicating Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction,Results from a Nationally-Representative United States Cohort.
  Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions 2018 Subahi A, Abdullah A, Yassin AS, Abubakar H, Abugroun A, Eigbire G, Salama A, Wahab A, Abulawi A, Kanaan E, Javed A, Elder M, Kaki A, Alweis R, Mohamad T
• The First Report of Small Cell Cancer of the Uvula Presenting With Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome.
  World journal of oncology 2018 Natarajan A, Abugroun A, Khan A, Jahangir N
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy-Induced Cardiac Free Wall Rupture: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
  Cardiology research 2018 Iskander M, Abugroun A, Shehata K, Iskander F, Iskander A
• Fatal Outcome of Imatinib in a Patient with Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
  Case reports in oncological medicine 2018 Abugroun A, Chaudhary A, Rodriguez G
• Recurrent Pleural Effusion as a Result of Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis. Does Renal Revascularization Help?
  Clinical medicine insights. Case reports 2018 Abugroun A, Gonzalez M, Vilchez D
• Age modifies the risk of atrial fibrillation among athletes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
  International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 2018 Ayinde H, Schweizer ML, Crabb V, Ayinde A, Abugroun A, Hopson J
• Group G Streptococcus Infective Endocarditis in Association With Colon Cancer.
  Cardiology research 2018 Abugroun A, Zughul R, Tawadrous M, Rodriguez M
• Massive Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion With Cardiac Tamponade as Initial Manifestation of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
  Cardiology research 2018 Abugroun A, Hallak O, Ahmed F, Gaznabi S
• Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Associated With Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion.
  World journal of oncology 2017 Abugroun A, Ahmed F, Espina TD, Altamirano Ufion A
• A History of Kawasaki Disease From Childhood and Coronary Artery Ectasia With Recurrent ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Therapeutic Challenge.
  Cardiology research 2017 Abugroun A, Vilchez D, Hallak O, Shahrrava A
• Late Onset Chemo/Radiation Induced Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Squamous Cell Cancer of the Lung.
  World journal of oncology 2017 Abugroun A, Ahmed F, Singh N, Nadiri M
• Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report.
  Cardiology research 2017 Abugroun A, Ahmed F, Vilchez D, Turaga L
• Concept map as an adjunct tool to teach pathology.
  Indian journal of pathology & microbiology 2017 Bhusnurmath SR, Bhusnurmath B, Goyal S, Hafeez S, Abugroun A, Okpe J