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Dalane W. Kitzman, MD

Dalane W. Kitzman, MD

  • Professor, Cardiology

Research Interests

  • Aging
  • Clinical Trials
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise and Diet Interventions
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Education
BA, Johns Hopkins University, 1981
MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1984
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mayo Medical Center, 1987
Fellowship
Cardiology, Duke University Hospital, 1990
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Memberships
Albemarle County Medical Society
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Forsyth Prepared Childbirth Association
American Society of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology
American Association of Clinical Anatomists
American Society of Internal Medicine
Positions
Kermit Glenn Phillips, II Chair in Cardiology
Professor, Cardiology
Professor, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Departments and Affiliations
Cardiology
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Cardiovascular Sciences Center

Research

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  • Race- and Gender-Based Differences in Cardiac Structure and Function and Risk of Heart Failure. Chandra A, Skali H, Claggett B, Solomon SD, Rossi JS, Russell SD, Matsushita K, Kitzman DW, Konety SH, Mosley TH, Chang PP, Shah AM. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022 02; 79(4):355-368.
  • Evaluation of a blood-based geroscience biomarker index in a randomized trial of caloric restriction and exercise in older adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Justice JN, Pajewski NM, Espeland MA, Brubaker P, Houston DK, Marcovina S, Nicklas BJ, Kritchevsky SB, Kitzman DW. Geroscience. 2022 Jan;
  • The Effect of Atrasentan on Kidney and Heart Failure Outcomes by Baseline Albuminuria and Kidney Function: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SONAR Randomized Trial. Waijer SW, Gansevoort RT, Bakris GL, Correa-Rotter R, Hou FF, Kohan DE, Kitzman DW, Makino H, McMurray JJV, Perkovic V, Tobe S, Parving HH, de Zeeuw D, Heerspink HJL. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2021 Dec;
  • Incidence and Outcomes of Acute Heart Failure With Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection Fraction in SPRINT. Upadhya B, Willard JJ, Lovato LC, Rocco MV, Lewis CE, Oparil S, Cushman WC, Bates JT, Bello NA, Aurigemma G, Johnson KC, Rodriguez CJ, Raj DS, Rastogi A, Tamariz L, Wiggers A, Kitzman DW. Circ Heart Fail. 2021 12; 14(12):e008322.
  • Left Atrial Stiffness Index Independently Predicts Exercise Intolerance and Quality of Life in Older, Obese Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. Singleton MJ, Nelson MB, Samuel TJ, Kitzman DW, Brubaker P, Haykowsky MJ, Upadhya B, Chen H, Nelson MD. J Card Fail. 2021 Nov;
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  • Using Finerenone for Patients with Heart Failure
  • Effect of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once-weekly on Function and Symptoms in Patients With Obesity-related Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, and Type 2 Diabetes
  • Metformin for Older Patients with Heart Failure

Research Interests

  • Aging
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Clinical Trials
  • Exercise and Diet Interventions
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
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