President, INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute || Professor,Duke University || Founding Editor,JACC-HF ll Past President -HFSA,Father 4 children.comments my own

Joined March 2015
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We are incredibly proud to honor Dr. JoAnn Lindenfeld and Dr. Marvin Konstam with the 2026 HFC Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their extraordinary leadership and lifelong contributions to heart failure clinical research 🏆💙 @LindenfeldJoann @mkonstam
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With match season just ahead, @ISHV Fellowship Program Director, @JamieLWKennedy and Cardiology Fellow @AdhyaMehtaMD participated in an @ACCinTouch webinar providing valuable information and guidance for cardiology fellowship applicants. @coconnormd
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How can we de-risk Phase II heart failure trials? 🎙️ In this episode, experts discuss strategies for designing Phase II studies that reduce uncertainty, generate meaningful data, and inform later-stage clinical development. Listen now: youtu.be/meEoeslvL3c?is=3eV-…
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Modern Healthcare and Premier, Inc named Inova No. 3 Large Health System in the US, based on high performance, clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience. Proud of this recognition of our commitment to the highest standard of patient care @coconnormd modernhealthcare.com/awards/….

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New episode alert🎙️ Episode 25 of #HeartoftheMatter is now live – exploring class effect considerations in cardiovascular devices and why device therapies are often more nuanced than drugs. @coconnormd @LindenfeldJoann @mpsotka @MinnowWalsh Listen now youtu.be/401h9fRVjRI?is=eBHo…
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Today, we celebrate the patients, investigators, coordinators, regulators, and teams who make clinical trials possible. Every advancement begins with collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving patient caređź’™ #ClinicalTrialsDay #HeartFailure
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Don’t miss it 💙 May 19 | 1-2 PM EST On the Front Lines of Heart Failure: Best Practices & Evolving Evidence in Cardiorenal Care for the multidisciplinary Team. @mfiuzat @mvaduganathan @Steph_BarnesNP Register today freecme.com/products/live-vi…
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On the Front Lines of Heart Failure: Best Practices and Evolving Evidence in Cardiorenal Care for the Multidisciplinary Team Join us on May 19 | 1–2 PM EST for a live virtual event on heart failure and its intersection with CKM disease. Register today freecme.com/products/live-vi…
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Behind every successful HF trial is a dedicated research team💙 Nominate an exceptional PI or study coordinator for the 2026 HFCollaboratory Awards! form.jotform.com/26061568595…
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Its a wrap! Fantastic 2nd annual @ISHVnews and @MGBWomenHeart women’s CVH YIA. Congratulations to all the participants and their mentors! @CedarsSinai @nyulangone @MayoClinic @HMethodistCV @TCHheart @EmoryUniversity. Dr Bairey Merz @mchonig @NanditaScottMD @emilyswlau @sarma_amy
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Our team is thrilled to head to VA to judge an incredible group of finalists for the 2nd MGB Inova YIA in Women’s Cardiovascular Health. Congrats to all the finalists!🥳 @GarimaVSharmaMD @NanditaScottMD @ISHVnews @MassGeneralNews
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Episode 24 is out- Add it to your weekend plans. Watch on YouTube 👇 youtu.be/0V0z0QaYTNY?si=FVTb…
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Now streaming: Dr. Christopher O’Connor with Drs. Peter E. Carson, Minnow Walsh, William Abraham, and JoAnn Lindenfeld. Listen on your favorite platform. youtu.be/0V0z0QaYTNY?si=8FCp…
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Out now in @AJKDonline, led by Wendy McCallum and #HFC members. This study evaluated the timing of acute declines in kidney function during hospitalization for acute heart failure using data from the EVEREST trial. ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(…
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Can site selection predict enrollment of minorities and women in trials? @_WayneBatchelor, @DrDamluji et al pooled data from 9 pivotal coronary stent PMA studies across 196 sites to evaluate potential to improve IUP representation @JACCJournals jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.…
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It was a privilege to know Dr Braunwald for several decades . We collaborated on dozens of HF trials , from the planning and implementation of the NHLBI HF network, the STICH trial, and others. He was always generous with his time whether writing a letter of congratulations or offering thoughtful advice with a simple call. Despite his unmatched leadership and contributions to cardiovascular knowledge , research, and education, he often said his greatest joy was mentoring the hundreds of individuals he influenced directly and indirectly. Truly the GOAT ( greatest of all time ) in our generation. Later in life , he said Chris, you can call me Gene; I replied thank you Dr. Braunwald. Rest in peace, Dr Braunwald. We will miss you . Chris
The cardiology community mourns the loss of Dr. Eugene Braunwald, a towering figure whose work shaped modern cardiovascular medicine. From foundational discoveries in heart failure to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, his legacy will guide generations to come. A true giant in our field.
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Excited that @ISHVnews Women’s CVH & Prevention Director, @GarimaVSharmaMD received Cardiac Problems in Pregnancy 2026 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Field of Pregnancy and Heart Disease So Proud of her efforts to advance care of pregnant patients with CVD worldwide
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Now out in @JACCJournals led by @JavedButler1 et al – Obesity and Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction. This review highlights the complexity of obesity in HFrEF and the need to better define its role in disease progression. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.…
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ACC Oklahoma Chapter Meeting #OKACC26 @AnaBaracCardio presenting the latest thinking on collaboration between Oncology and Cardiology for diagnosis and clinical care in Cardio-Oncology @CASivaram1 @ACCInTouch @coconnormd
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Heart of the matter new episode🎙️ Best Practices for Site-Based Research (Part 3) Challenges, opportunities, and building successful research sites. #HFC 💙 youtu.be/GtOMV1o748Q?si=_mhr…
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