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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Medicine

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at IU School of Medicine strives for excellence in patient care, research and teaching.

Led by Division Chief Matthew Feinstein, MD, MSc, FACC, FAHA, the division’s physicians, scientists, staff and trainees work diligently to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease while helping individuals and families maintain good cardiovascular health. The division's academic expertise offers Hoosiers the highest quality heart and vascular care and fosters relentless innovation that fuels better health for the people of Indiana and beyond.

Vision Statement

We are one, diverse academic health enterprise where people come to receive the highest quality heart and vascular care in the community while also enabling relentless innovation that fuels better health for Indiana and beyond.

Research

The cardiovascular team of physicians and scientists working in clinical and basic research are committed to ensuring the most advanced treatments are available to patients.

Recent News

Clinical Care

Faculty cardiologists offer expertise in the full range of heart and blood vessel problems, and treatments range from lifestyle modification to implanted heart-assist devices and transplantation.

Fellowship

The ACGME-accredited fellowship programs in cardiology include training in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

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Research Updates

CV institute co-director sees potential for high-impact research

A general and preventive cardiologist, Feinstein is an expert in managing cardiovascular risk in individuals throughout the life course.

Lechleiter cardiovascular gift

$6 million gift to support cardiovascular research, education and patient care at IU Health, IU School of Medicine

Indianapolis residents Sarah and John Lechleiter are giving $6 million to support cardiovascular care, research and physician training at Indiana University Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Ankit Desai, MD

Beta blocker used to treat heart problems and other medical concerns could be new treatment for sickle cell cardiomyopathy

A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease.

Leadership

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Matthew Feinstein, MD

Division Chief for Cardiovascular Medicine

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Cardiovascular Medicine Specialties

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine includes 53 cardiologists, eight PhD investigators, 12 post-doctoral fellows and 31 support staff. The division’s ACGME-accredited training programs include 21 cardiovascular disease fellows that span four sub-specialty areas including cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology and advanced heart care.

Areas of Expertise

  • Coronary and ischemic heart disease
  • Structural heart disease
  • Heart failure
  • Aortic disorders
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Rhythm disorders
  • Cardiovascular risk prevention

Physician Education

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine offers continuing medical education at local, regional and national levels. This includes weekly conferences as well as an annual cardiology update for primary care physicians. A major highlight is the annual Joan and Douglas Zipes Visiting Professor program.