DR. STEVEN ALAN MASER, M.D.

RAPID CITY, SD

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1995 – 1995 NPI: 1144228248
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
BiopsyPolymerase Chain ReactionChronic DiseaseMyocardiumDNA, ViralCardiomyopathy, DilatedCytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus InfectionsMyocarditisIn Situ HybridizationImmunoenzyme TechniquesEndocardium

Practice Location

1635 CAREGIVER CIR
RAPID CITY, SD 57702-8529

Phone: (605) 755-6100

What does STEVEN MASER research?

Dr. Maser studies the effects of cytomegalovirus (CMV) on heart health, particularly in patients suffering from heart muscle disease. He investigates how CMV can hide in heart cells without causing an active infection, potentially leading to conditions like myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and dilated cardiomyopathy (a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weakened). His research helps understand the relationship between viral infections and heart disease, which may influence how these patients are treated.

Key findings

  • CMV DNA was found in 5-14% of patients with myocarditis.
  • CMV was present in 22% of patients diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • The presence of CMV in heart cells suggests a possible link to chronic heart disease, affecting treatment approaches.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Maser study heart diseases?
Yes, Dr. Maser focuses on heart muscle diseases, especially those related to infections.
What is the significance of cytomegalovirus in heart conditions?
Cytomegalovirus can remain in heart tissues and may contribute to certain heart diseases, impacting treatment options.
Are Dr. Maser's findings relevant for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy?
Yes, his research specifically shows that CMV is present in a significant percentage of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Publications in plain English

Cytomegalovirus-associated heart muscle disease.

1995

European heart journal

Schönian U, Crombach M, Maser S, Maisch B

Plain English
This study examined the presence of the cytomegalovirus (CMV) in heart tissue from different groups of patients with heart muscle disease. Researchers found that CMV DNA was present in 5-14% of patients with various stages of myocarditis and in 22% of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, indicating that the virus often persists in heart cells rather than causing an active infection. Understanding this persistence of CMV is important because it may contribute to heart disease and affect treatment approaches. Who this helps: This helps patients with heart conditions and their doctors.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

U Schönian M Crombach B Maisch

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