For over 50 years the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah has maintained a dedicated team of cardiologists, nurses and staff to provide high quality cardiovascular care to Utahns and residents throughout the Mountain West. Our mission to serve our patients and their families is firmly linked to our chartered commitment to cutting-edge care of cardiac disease through discovery, research, and education, especially for the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.
The seventh annual Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium (U-CARS) will explore the latest research and treatments available to recover and regenerate heart tissue to improve the muscle’s efficiency and function. The event will be hosted by University of Utah Health at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House on Jan. 17-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah.... Read More
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines, lowering hypertension threshold to 130/80 mm Hg from the previous 140/90 mm Hg. A new study predicts that achieving and maintaining the 2017 guideline blood pressure goals could prevent more than 3 million cardiovascular disease events over ten years. ... Read More
Population Health Sciences
Nassir Marrouche, MD (Cardiovascular) weighs in on a study suggesting obese patients getting catheter ablation may be especially likely to have atrial fibrillation (Afib) recur within one year. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
David Peritz, MD (Cardiovascular) hopes to use the degree of left atrial fibrosis to help predict how likely it is that an endurance athlete will develop atrial fibrillation, providing an opportunity for prevention.... Read More
Internal MedicineResearchers identify a genetic mutation that sets the heart racing, producing an irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart failure.... Read More
Internal Medicine
Benjamin Steinberg, MD (Cardiovascular Medicine) comments on findings from the mHealth Screening to Prevent Strokes (mSToPS) randomized trial. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Majd "Mark" Ibrahim to the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Medicine.... Read More
Internal Medicine
Turns out, sports are an active hobby, even when you’re just watching them. John Ryan, MD (Cardiovascular Medicine) encourages fans to stay healthy while watching sports games. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
Robert Jarvik, MD is being recognized for his pioneering work at the University of Utah in the design and implementation of the artificial heart.... Read More
Internal Medicine
