Welcome to the Division of Cardiology
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NOTE: Our website has moved. Please click on the following link to go to our new site:
http://cardiologyutah.com
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For over 50 years, our cardiologists, nurses and staff of the Cardiology Division at the University of Utah have created a dedicated team to provide high quality cardiovascular care to Utahns and residents throughout the Intermountain West. Our service mission to our patients and their families is firmly linked to our chartered commitment to cutting-edge for cardiac diseases through discovery, research and education especially for the next generation of cardiovascular specialists. From pioneering work on implantation of the first artificial heart to discovering the genetic basis for cardiac sudden death and the long QT syndrome, this rich legacy of our clinical and research faculty continues today through our nationally-recognized cardiovascular fellowship program, advanced programs in clinical electrophysiology including ablation of atrial fibrillation, cardiac imaging, and cutting edge technologies, and new causes of heart and vascular diseases. See articles in: Cell, Science, and a research paper by Dr. Sheldon Litwin.
Such integration of our research, educational and clinical programs enables us to individualize your care, from a wide selection of cutting-edge treatments, in the emerging era of cardiovascular personalized medicine.
Health Care for the Cardiac Patient
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NEWS IN THE DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY
Read Dr. Ivor J. Benjamin's discussion on how Protein Mutations may play a role in Cardiomyopathy and CVD.
Breakthrough Research Read Dr. Nassir Marrouche's article titled "A Cardiologist's Determination to Cure the Troubled Heart". (Outlook, Page 4)
Endowed Professorships:
Dr. Mohamed H. Hamdan and Dr. Sheldon E. Litwin are honored with endowed professorships.
Cutting Edge Technology: Our new Definition Dual Source CT Scanner allows for a quicker, more accurate, and safer method to detect early cardiovascular disease.
Discovering a New Cause of Heart Disease: Antioxidants are widely considered an important defense against heart disease, but Dr. Ivor J. Benjamin, Chief of Cardiology, and his laboratory have found excessive levels of one antioxidant - reduced glutathione - actually may contribute to the disease. Read more in the August 10 issue of Cell. Article continued....
Obesity, hypertension, and sleep apnea, when combined may be particularly stressful to the heart. Dr. Sheldon Litwin was principal investigator on a published research study titled Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Severe Obesity, Interactions Among Blood Pressure, Nocturnal Hypoxemia, and Body Mass. Click here to read the abstract from the AHA Journal.
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Upcoming Events
HRS Satellite Symposium - Thursday, May 14, 2009, Boston, MA
The Division of Cardiology is hosting an HRS Satellite Symposium "AF Strategies and Solutions" to be held in conjunction with the Heart Rhythm Society's 30th Annual Scientific Sessions being held May 13-16, 2009 in Boston. The symposium's director, Dr. Nassir F. Marrouche, is planning this meeting to bring together cardiologists and experts in all sub-specialties to learn clinical applications of the HRS Consensus Statement, new technologies in atrial fibrillation management, and how to assess acute and long term success in ablation treatment. More information.
Improving Heart Health Through Research
Our researchers are dedicated to preventing and curing heart disease as well as finding better treament options. We conduct a large medical research program with national and global reaches.
Visit our Cardiac Research Home Page
Educating Health Care Professionals
We teach medical students, residents and fellows the art of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Visit our Education Home Page
Employment Opportunities:
The Cardiology Division is currently recruiting for several clinical and research positions. We are actively seeking a Co-Director of Research, Assistant/Associate Research Professors, General Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and a Non-Invasive Cardiologist.
Click here to learn more
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