Medical School
- MD, Medical University of Warsaw (2014)
Internship
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2019)
Residency
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Internal Medicine (2021)
Fellowships
- University of Connecticut Program, Cardiology (2024)
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program, Cardio-oncology (2026)
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program, Nuclear Cardiology (2026)
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program, Cardiothoracic Radiology (2026)
Languages
English, Spanish, PolishDepartment
Medicine-CardiologyRecognitions
- Reviewer of the Month, Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy (2025)
Research Interests
My research focuses on multimodality cardiac imaging in cardio-oncology and structural heart disease, including cardiac MRI in immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis. I also study artificial intelligence and machine learning for cardiovascular imaging and clinical decision support, and I work on defining imaging endpoints for cardio-oncology clinical trials.Publications
- Paschalidis P, Stoumpou V, Everest L, Ma Y, Azemi T, Haider J, Zweibel S, Protopapas EM, Mather J, Tysarowski M, Sarris GE, Hagberg RC, Haronian HL, Bertsimas D. Towards optimal valve prescription for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery: a machine learning approach. Health Care Manag Sci. 2026 Jun 20;29(3). PubMed PMID: 42322448
- Hogwood AC, Smarz K, Golino M, Tysarowski M, Canada JM, Zaborska B, Dziekan-Wislawska K, Ziolo J, West JD, Jaxa-Chamiec T, Kontos E, Barron AM, Mbualungu J, Marchetta M, Lopez R, Moroni F, Arena R, Tassell BV, Abbate A. Determinants of cardiorespiratory fitness after successfully reperfused ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Curr Probl Cardiol. 2026 Jun 3;51(10):103382. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 42242333
- Kwan JM, Khattab M, Tysarowski M, Zarif TE, Chehayeb RJ, Shah N, Guajardo AF, Jeyashanmugaraja G, Henry ML, Lin D, Christophides A, Alkhatib D, Martinez C, Im Y, Ragheb E, Higgins A, Cuomo J, Redheuil A, Salem JE, Hull S, Huber S, Bader AS, Feher A, Lamy J, Mojibian H, Sinusas A, Peters DC, Baldassarre LA. Prospective serial cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging of immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis correlates with cardiovascular outcomes. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2026 May 13;28(2):102743. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 42134550
- Trzebicka J, Tysarowski M, Sanfilippo F, Gonzalez FA, Slama M, Zawadka M. Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in critically ill patients: from pathophysiology and diagnosis to the management with the "LVOTO" bundle. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2026 Feb 17;45(5):101770. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41713684
- Smarz K, Tysarowski M. Response to comment on "Low chronotropic response in post-myocardial infarction exercise test predicts worse prognosis in patients with preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction". Int J Cardiol. 2025 Oct 15;437:133484. PubMed PMID: 40499727
- Hammer M, Tysarowski M, Fuss C, Bader AS. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Myocarditis. Echocardiography. 2025 Mar;42(3):e70131. PubMed PMID: 40067334
- Smarz K, Tysarowski M, Ziolo J, Zaborska B, Dziekan-Wislawska K, Jaxa-Chamiec T, Budaj A. Low chronotropic response in post-myocardial infarction exercise test predicts worse prognosis in patients with preserved or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. Int J Cardiol. 2025 Aug 15;433:133320. PubMed PMID: 40288543
- Suero-Abreu GA, Lim P, Raza A, Tysarowski M, Mehta K, Kortbawi M, Feldman S, Waller AH. Effect of variable left ventricular ejection fraction assessed by equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography using different software packages on the diagnosis of cardiotoxicity in patients with cancer. J Nucl Cardiol. 2024 Jan;31:101782. PubMed PMID: 38216410
- Rashid S, Suero-Abreu GA, Tysarowski M, Um HB, Shah K, Zhang Y, Douglas A, Matassa D. Increasing statin prescription rates to prevent cardiovascular disease among high-risk populations: a quality improvement intervention centred on a novel interactive tool. BMJ Open Qual. 2022 Sep;11(3). PubMed PMID: 36113898
- Rashid S, Tysarowski M, Naranjo J, Dhole A, Petrovic L, Aziz EF. Characteristics of warfarin under-prescription in older adults with atrial fibrillation. Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc. 2021 Dec;37:100914. PubMed PMID: 34825049
- Smarz K, Jaxa-Chamiec T, Zaborska B, Tysarowski M, Budaj A. Mechanisms of Exercise Capacity Improvement after Cardiac Rehabilitation Following Myocardial Infarction Assessed with Combined Stress Echocardiography and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. J Clin Med. 2021 Sep 9;10(18). PubMed PMID: 34575194
- Smarz K, Jaxa-Chamiec T, Zaborska B, Tysarowski M, Budaj A. Combined use of stress echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing to assess exercise intolerance in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction. PLoS One. 2021;16(8):e0255682. PubMed PMID: 34351993
- Smarz K, Tysarowski M, Zaborska B, Pilichowska-Paszkiet E, Sikora-Frac M, Budaj A, Jaxa-Chamiec T. Chronotropic Incompetence Limits Aerobic Exercise Capacity in Patients Taking Beta-Blockers: Real-Life Observation of Consecutive Patients. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Feb 16;9(2). PubMed PMID: 33669448
- Suero-Abreu GA, Karatasakis A, Rashid S, Tysarowski M, Douglas A, Patel R, Siddiqui E, Bhardwaj A, Gerula CM, Matassa D. Factors Associated with Disparities in Appropriate Statin Therapy in an Outpatient Inner City Population. Healthcare (Basel). 2020 Sep 24;8(4). PubMed PMID: 32987753
- Smarz K, Zaborska B, Jaxa-Chamiec T, Tysarowski M, Budaj A. Right ventricular systolic function as a marker of prognosis after ST-elevation inferior myocardial infarction 5-year follow-up. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:549-53. PubMed PMID: 27414738
Practice Locations
UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz12505 E. 16th Ave
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-5300
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Cardiology, Board Certification (2024)
- Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2021)
- Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT), Board Certification (2025)
- Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR), Board Certification (2025)
- Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Board Certification (2023)
- National Board of Echocardiography, Adult Echocardiography, Board Certification (2023)
- International Cardio-Oncology Society (ICOS), Certification Exam in Cardio-Oncology, Board Certification (2025)
- Radiology - Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT
- Radiology
- Radiology - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Radiology - CT Scans
- Radiology - Nuclear Medicine
- Radiology - Thoracic Imaging
- Circulatory System and Blood Vessel Health
Clinical Interests
I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart imaging, including echocardiograms, nuclear scans, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI, and in heart care for people during and after cancer treatment. I also care for patients with other complex heart conditions, and I see patients in English, Polish, and Spanish.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to give you a clear picture of your heart, listen to what matters to you, and build a plan together that makes sense. I use advanced heart imaging to find problems early, and I speak Polish and Spanish, so we can talk without an interpreter.
I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart imaging, including echocardiograms, nuclear scans, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI, and in heart care for people during and after cancer treatment. I also care for patients with other complex heart conditions, and I see patients in English, Polish, and Spanish.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to give you a clear picture of your heart, listen to what matters to you, and build a plan together that makes sense. I use advanced heart imaging to find problems early, and I speak Polish and Spanish, so we can talk without an interpreter.
Personal Interests
Outside the hospital, you'll usually find me outdoors hiking, jogging, or inline skating. I also play the piano, always have a book going, and love exploring new places, especially across Colorado.
Volunteer Activities
I have volunteered as a physician at a rural health center in Kiabakari, Tanzania, where I led a Polish Aid funded project delivering medical care and training local staff, and at the Hassan Sham refugee camp near Mosul, Iraq, where I cared for displaced families in a United Nations field unit. Earlier, I taught English to children in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala.
Public Speaking
Yes
Outside the hospital, you'll usually find me outdoors hiking, jogging, or inline skating. I also play the piano, always have a book going, and love exploring new places, especially across Colorado.
Volunteer Activities
I have volunteered as a physician at a rural health center in Kiabakari, Tanzania, where I led a Polish Aid funded project delivering medical care and training local staff, and at the Hassan Sham refugee camp near Mosul, Iraq, where I cared for displaced families in a United Nations field unit. Earlier, I taught English to children in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala.
Public Speaking
Yes