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.

Jonathan Lindner, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, researches new ways to image the heart non-invasively to better diagnose heart disease.

"I love getting into a research sandbox where there’s interaction between a diverse set of people.” —Professor Jonathan Lindner, MD, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, on his research about new ways to image the heart non-invasively.

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Research Faculty Explore Emerging Approaches and Biotechnologies

Congratulations to Team MacNamara on participating in and winning team placement in the Shark Tank Research Competition!

7 Quick Questions With Heart Disease Specialist Carl Michael Valentine, MD

Carl Michael Valentine, MD, is a heart disease (cardiovascular) specialist with UVA Health. A graduate of UVA School of Medicine, Valentine has also served as president of the American College of Cardiology.

Community Conversation: Dr. Antonio Abbate

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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 – May 2024

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Message from the Chair – April 2024

As I look back at my nearly 15 years as Department Chair, one of the areas that I am most proud of is the growth and excellence in the Division…