About
Dr. Murtuza J Ali is an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana, board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He trained at LSU Health - School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University Hospital, followed by fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Medicine at Boston University's School of Medicine. Dr. Ali is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in Cardiology at LSU Health New Orleans and practices at University Medical Center and Ochsner Clinic.
He treats a wide range of heart conditions including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure, and his procedures include coronary angiography, cardiac stent placement, and echocardiography. His clinical interests include coronary angioplasty and stents, structural heart disease, valvular heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
Conditions Treated
- Angina (recurring chest pain)
- Cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle)
- Coronary artery blockage
- Heart assist device in place
- Heart failure
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prior coronary angioplasty/stent
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Atrial fibrillation (rapid, irregular heart rhythm)
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in lungs)
Specialized Treatments
- Blood vessel imaging
- Coronary angiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Heart failure management
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
- Cardiac stent placement (percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI))
- Coronary blood flow measurement
- Heart assist device review
- Myocardial strain imaging
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.