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Lumen Cardiovascular Specialists is a group of expert cardiac and vascular specialists servicing the Western Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Our main office is in Elmhurst, IL with a satellite office in Melrose Park, IL. Our locations provide services to the areas of Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Melrose Park, Oakbrook, Oak Park, Forest Park, La Grange, Hillside, Westchester and Bensenville, IL.

Our practice performs a variety of cardiovascular services at our office:

  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Exercise stress test
  • Exercise stress echo Pacemaker and defibrillator (AICD) check
  • Holter monitor
  • Arterial non-invastive testing for peripheral vascular disease – Ankle brachial index (ABI) with Pulse Volume Recording (PVR) and arterial doppler
  • Lexiscan Myocardial Perfusion Imaging stress test (pharmacological)
  • Venous doppler with insufficiency testing
  • Carotid duplex
  • Venous procedures for varicose and spider veins (click to find out more)

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Dr. Asif Serajian
Asif Serajian, DO is a fellowship-trained, board-certified interventional cardiologist. He is a patient care advocate who is committed to using the latest scientific research and newest procedural techniques in the care of his patients. He also believes that good communication with the patient and other healthcare providers will lead to better healthcare outcomes. Read more….

Cathlenee Cu, PA-C

Cathleen is a nationally certified physician assistant by the NCCPA specializing in cardiology. She graduated from DePaul University with honors and received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Cathleen obtained her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Practice from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, one of the top 15 ranking physician assistant programs in the country at the time of her graduation. Read more….

Conditions Treated at Our Office

Cardiovascular Conditions Treated at Our Office

  • Coronary artery disease treatment and prevention
  • Angina/chest pain symptom
  • Shortness of breath symptom
  • Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Leg swelling symptom
  • Diabetic ulcer
  • Varicose and spider veins (click to find out more)
  • Claudication (leg pain from blood circulation problems)
  • Valvular heart disease and heart murmurs
  • Palpitation symptom
  • Syncope (passing out)
  • Abnormal EKG
  • Tachycardia and bradycardia (slow or fast heart beat)
  • Pacemaker management

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Elmhurst Office

340 W. Butterfield Rd STE 3A
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 869-0888

Melrose Park Office

675 W. North Ave STE 309
Melrose Park IL 60160
(630) 869-0888

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    About Our Team

    About Our Team

    Dr. Asif Serajian

    Dr Asif Serajian
    Dr Asif Serajian

    Board Certifications

    Cardiology
    America Board of Echocardiography
    Interventional Cardiology
    Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
    Internal Medicine
    Level II certification in cardiac CT interpretation

    Medical Training

    Medical School: University of Pikeville, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY
    Internship: Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, OH
    Internal Medicine: Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, OH
    Cardiology: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
    Interventional Cardiology: Providence St. John Hospital, Southfield, MI

    Fellowship

    American College of Cardiology
    Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

    Research

    Editor of Vascular Disease Management Journal and Journal of Invasive Cardiology
    A case of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis mimicking as occlusive peripheral arterial disease. J Invasive Cardiol. 2013 Jan; 25(1)Volume 25.
    Novel use of the GuideLiner catheter to visualize distal LAD after LIMA anastamosis in selective coronary angiography.J Invasive Cardiol. 2012 Feb;24(2):E30-1.
    Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Journal of American Osteopathic Association 2015;115(7): 432-442

    Clinical Interests

    Safer and less invasive approach for treatment of heart disease through the wrist (trans-radial)
    Minimally invasive treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for those who have failed medical therapy or no other options exist for treatment
    Minimally invasive treatment of lower extremity arterial disease for those patients with no other options for treatment besides amputation
    Development and implementation of new techniques and processes in treatment of coronary and peripheral arterial disease
    Improvement in the quality of healthcare delivered so that a patient gets “more” from their office visit
    Cardiac CT as a non-invasive way to look at the heart arteries

    Cathleen Cu, PA-C

    Cathleen Cu, PA-C

    Cathleen is a nationally certified physician assistant by the NCCPA specializing in cardiology. She graduated from DePaul University with honors and received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Cathleen obtained her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Practice from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, one of the top 15 ranking physician assistant programs in the country at the time of her graduation. 

    Cathleen has always been passionate about the field of cardiology. On top of her general medicine training in graduate school, she pursued a cardiology elective where she was a part of the management and care for those in both the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic setting. Cathleen is able to diagnose and treat a multitude of cardiac conditions,  with examples such as: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, venous insufficiency, and a variety of cardiac arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. She actively attends medical conferences, seminars, and courses in order to stay on top of the latest advances and discoveries in cardiology.

    Cathleen also strives to take a holistic approach with patients by promoting healthy lifestyle modifications in conjunction with optimizing medications. She takes not only the physical, but also emotional, needs of patients in consideration in order to provide the utmost empathetic care.