SUMMARY
My primary research interest lies in the assessment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). We continue to assess and improve upon treatment strategies for patients with symptoms related to HCM. Sudden cardiac death is an important and devastating complication of HCM requiring our attention to understand risk stratification and appropriate use of implantable defibrillators.
Working in collaboration with other Mayo investigators, we are examining the relationships between the variation in HCM genotypes and clinical presentation. We have developed the world's largest clinical database of HCM patients and are systematically studying the genetic underpinnings of this disease. Interpreting the genetic discoveries into clinical implications and practice is the main objective.
I am also involved in non-invasive cardiac hemodynamics and the assessment of left ventricular diastolic function using echocardiographic techniques.
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
Primary Appointment
- Consultant, Division of Structural Heart Disease, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Chair for Clinical Practice, Division of Structural Heart Disease, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Director, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic, Division of Structural Heart Disease, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Academic Rank
- Professor of Medicine
EDUCATION
- Fellow - Cardiovascular Diseases Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Resident Cardiovascular Disease, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Resident - Internal Medicine Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Resident Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- MD Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- BS - Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University