HrtX24 educational programs are developed under physician-led clinical oversight with a focus on evidence-based cardiovascular emergency education, practical usability, and modern digital learning accessibility.
Our clinical leadership team contributes to the review, refinement, and educational quality of course content to support clinically relevant, learner-focused instruction informed by contemporary resuscitation science principles and real-world clinical practice.
Program Director
Dr. Bhattad is an interventional cardiologist and the Program Director for HrtX24, a physician-led digital platform focused on expanding global access to life-saving cardiovascular education. She is trained and board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. She has extensive clinical, academic, and scholarly experience in cardiovascular medicine and is committed to delivering clinically relevant, evidence-informed educational content for healthcare learners.
Dr. Bhattad has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in cardiovascular medicine and is committed to advancing patient education, digital health innovation, and medical training solutions. Through HrtX24, she is focused on delivering globally accessible, clinically relevant, and technology-driven life support education aligned with international resuscitation standards.
Clinical Advisor
Dr. Mahmood is a cardiologist based in Texas with advanced training in cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he gained extensive experience in high-acuity clinical care.
He also pursued dedicated cardiovascular research training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School and served as a co-investigator on a federally funded National Institutes of Health study investigating molecular pathways involved in ischemia-reperfusion injury of the heart. He has contributed to both basic science and clinical outcomes research, including first-author publications in leading cardiovascular journals. He is committed to advancing widely accessible lifesaving education.
Senior Clinical Advisor
25+ Years in Cardiovascular Practice | Department Chair
Dr. Kramer is a senior, board-certified cardiologist with more than 25 years of continuous clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine. Since 1999, he has been a core member of Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. and The Heart Center in Kingsport, Tennessee, where he has delivered comprehensive, high-acuity cardiovascular care across a wide spectrum of cardiac conditions. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, a nationally recognized institution for advanced cardiovascular training. His clinical practice is grounded in rigorous, evidence-based medicine, with particular expertise in hypertensive heart disease, diastolic dysfunction, and acute cardiac syndromes.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Kramer maintains active engagement with leading professional societies and upholds the highest standards of cardiovascular care. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the American Heart Journal and presentations at national cardiology scientific sessions. His work has focused on clinically significant topics, including the mechanisms and recurrence of flash pulmonary edema, reflecting a strong emphasis on conditions with direct relevance to real-world patient management.
Dr. Kramer holds several senior leadership roles, including serving as Chair of the Department of Medicine (2025) at Holston Valley Medical Center, TN. He is also a member of the institution’s Medical Executive Committee, where he contributes to clinical governance, quality oversight, and strategic decision-making within a high-volume tertiary care environment.
Through these leadership positions, he plays an integral role in advancing physician leadership initiatives and promoting system-level excellence in patient care. At HrtX24, Dr. Kramer provides senior clinical advisory oversight, ensuring that educational content reflects real-world practice, current evidence, and the level of rigor expected in contemporary cardiovascular medicine. His decades of frontline experience directly inform the development of high-quality, clinically relevant educational programs for healthcare professionals worldwide.
Role in Course Development
Our clinical leadership team contributes to the development, review, and refinement of course content to support clinical accuracy, relevance, and educational value. This includes oversight of course structure, review of major life support topics, and attention to practical usability for healthcare learners and professionals.
- Clinical review of educational content
- Oversight of course structure and key topics
- Focus on practical relevance for learners
- Commitment to clarity, accessibility, and educational quality
Our Commitment
HrtX24 is committed to providing globally accessible online lifesaving medical education with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and clinically relevant learning. Our goal is to support healthcare learners and professionals with flexible high-quality educational tools that are practical, easy to use, and designed with medical oversight.