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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Our department offers comprehensive, high-quality heart care to patients, whether they need treatment for a common condition or one that requires advanced procedures and technology.

Our team-based approach to patient care brings together specialists from cardiovascular medicine, pediatric cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, and interventional radiology.

Our programs provide training of the highest caliber, in order to prepare clinicians and researchers who will serve as leaders in academic cardiovascular medicine. We work collaboratively with faculty from many disciplines and departments in the School of Medicine, and fellows have access to highly trained physicians and staff who are deeply committed to patient care.  

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
UVA Chris Kramer

ACC President, Appears Before Congress to Advocate For HEARTS Act Implementation Funding

ACC President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, testified before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 9, urging lawmakers to allocate full funding for the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act.

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Dr. Chris Kramer

Q&A: Could a New Drug Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes?

A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes – something no existing treatment has been able to do. Dr. Christopher Kramer, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at UVA Health, moderated the session when the findings were presented last month and shared with UVA Today the key takeaways from the studies.

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Kenneth Bilchick, MD, Personalizes Heart Care Therapies With Artificial Intelligence.

Kenneth Bilchick, MD, Uses Advanced Cardiac Imaging and Specialized Tools to customize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.

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Community Conversation: Dr. Randy K. Ramcharitar

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Research holds enormous promise for bringing innovative strategies to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. UVA physicians and scientists are seeking a better understanding of the cellular and genetic underpinnings of cardiovascular disease, while actively participating in clinical trials to evaluate new treatments.

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Message From the Chair’s Office – May 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We find ourselves in a time of real challenge in academic medicine. Across the country, departments like ours are navigating financial pressures, workforce constraints, and a…

Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Research and Educational Update – May 2025

I am so proud of our faculty and staff’s resilience and commitment to our mission. As the mighty challenges mount, they grow stronger and closer together as a team. Whether…

Division of Hematology and Oncology Research and Educational Update – April 2025

Message from Dr. Karen Ballen, Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology It is an honor to highlight the successes of our incredible Hematology/Oncology Division. We have had another excellent year…

Message from the Acting Chair

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It’s been a little over a month since I started my role as acting chair for the Department of Medicine, and this newsletter is the first…