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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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Message from the Office of the Chair – July 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, July brings renewal, reflection, and resolve. Amid ongoing instability, from President Ryan’s resignation to concerns over potential federal cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and federal research…

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research and Educational Update – July 2025

Message from Dr. Andrew Wang, Division Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is concluding another strong and busy year. Our faculty, fellows, and staff have…

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Research and Educational Update – June 2025

Message from Dr. Christopher Kramer, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine The Cardiovascular Division is presently comprised of 44 clinical and six research faculty, and we are continuing to grow rapidly,…

Message From the Chair – June 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I write to you as we enter June, a month of transition. The school year is wrapping up, graduation has passed—which (hopefully) means traffic will ease…