Cardiovascular Medicine
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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Advancing the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Taking Collaborative Care to Heart

Welcome to the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Led by interim division chief, John Bisognano, MD, PhD, the division is comprised of more than 120 faculty and 34 fellows dedicated to treating, preventing and understanding rare and complex heart conditions.
About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Education

Our fellowship programs provide rigorous clinical training and investigative skills necessary to develop successful careers in cardiovascular medicine.

Research

Our research centers and programs make great discoveries in basic, translational and clinical research, improving the lives of those living with heart disease.

Faculty

See a list of the diverse faculty who guide our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

We provide care for patients in numerous specialty clinics at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and clinics located throughout Michigan.

Giving

Learn how you can support our wide range of clinical, research and educational opportunities that are transforming lives every day.

Join Our Team

Our division is comprised of more than 120 faculty and 34 fellows dedicated to treating, preventing, and understanding rare and complex heart conditions.

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U-M Health Ranks Among Nation’s Best

University of Michigan Health was named among the nation’s best hospitals and nationally ranked in twelve specialties, including cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, which was also recognized as best in Michigan.

Learn More About Our Rankings
Cardiovascular Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Cardiovascular Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Cardiovascular Medicine Intranet
See Where Training Takes Place

Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

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CME Courses

View a list of upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities available through the Department of Internal Medicine.

Stay Connected With Internal Medicine
exterior view of cardiovascular center at dusk with views of spiral garden and interior atrium Each year at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center:
6,100+
Hospital inpatients treated
92,500+
Outpatients treated
3,000
Electrophysiological studies and procedures performed
1,500+
Open-heart operations on adults
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A compound that was previously found to treat severe fatty liver disease also reduces atherosclerosis, a primary driver of cardiovascular death, in non-human primates. The drug candidate was developed at the University of Michigan.
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Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure
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A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Managing Infective Endocarditis
Effective management or endocarditis requires coordination among various medical and surgical subspecialties. Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Endocarditis Team (MET) significantly improves outcomes by enhancing collaboration and streamlining treatment.
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A heart on Valentines Day: young man with rare disease gets second transplant
A young man from Michigan who was born with the rare disease Barth Syndrome received a new heart over two decades after having a heart transplant as an infant.
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What is congestive heart failure?
A doctor talks about key facts and insight about congestive heart failure.
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1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk
According to findings by Michigan Medicine, one in five older patients gets an infection up to six months following heart surgery — with women much more likely to develop one.