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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.  

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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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Division of General, Geriatric, and Palliative Medicine Research and Educational Updates – October 2025

Message from Division Chief Mohan Nadkarni, MD, Division of General, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine I am pleased to highlight exciting programs and faculty for our busy Division. We have a…

Message from the Office of the Chair – October 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, This month’s DOM newsletter highlights the tremendous breadth of work happening across the Department of Medicine, with a focus on the Division of General Internal Medicine.…

Division of Nephrology Research and Educational Updates – September 2025

Message from Dr. Mark Okusa, Division Chief of Nephrology Recent changes emanating from Washington, D.C., have introduced new challenges to our academic mission, including cuts in federal research funding and…

Message from the Office of the Chair – September 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we move into the fall and trade the burden of heat and humidity for the burden of heavier traffic, I want to highlight a part…