Brian Olshansky, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, FESC is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and an internationally known electrophysiologist. At University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, he directed the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Training Program for six years. Before that, he directed the Electrophysiology Training Program at Loyola University Medical Center.
Dr Olshansky has been recognised globally for his expertise in the evaluation of syncope, autonomic disorders, assessment of arrhythmia mechanisms, multi-centre randomised clinical arrhythmia trials, and treatment of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias using device, ablation and drug therapy. His research interests are extensive, well-cited, and indicative of national and international collaborations on numerous topics. Dr Olshansky was principal investigator of one of the largest randomiaed controlled clinical trials of implantable defibrillators. He has published 4 books, written numerous chapters in key textbooks, and contributed over 375 peer-reviewed articles. He is an editor and writer for UptoDate for the past 30 years, a writer of the IBHRE/NASPE examinations for over 20 years, an editor of the ACC EPSAP, and an editor of the ESC Cardiovascular Textbook.
Dr Olshansky is known for his diverse interests, ranging from the technological and mechanistic aspects of cardiac electrophysiology to holistic issues regarding medical care and the doctor-patient relationship.
Dr Olshansky is a member of eight editorial boards, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm. He lectures internationally and has been a visiting professor at institutions throughout the world.
