Cardiovascular Medicine

You’re invited to the 27th Annual Cohn Lecture – Dinner & Discussion on May 6, 2026. We are honored to welcome Mark E. Anderson MD, PhD, Dean of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, as our guest lecturer.

Join colleagues for an evening of thoughtful dialogue and connection at the Minneapolis Club, beginning at 5:00 PM (CT).

RSVP by Friday, April 24 at 3:00 PM and please remember to select your entrée preference: z.umn.edu/b97f

Additionally, all are welcome to attend Grand Rounds on May 7. Dr. Anderson will present, “New Tasks for Old Drugs: Why Does Heat Make the Heart Beat Faster?” The session will begin at 12:15 PM (CT) in Room 299 at the Variety Club Research Center, and box lunches will be provided. We hope you can join us!

Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Pires on her co-authorship of a new publication in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology:

“Association of Rheumatoid Arthritis with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Despite Normal Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.”

This important study finds that among patients referred for stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), rheumatoid arthritis is associated with increased cardiovascular risk independent of inducible ischemia and coronary artery calcium. Notably, a normal MPI does not identify a low-risk subgroup, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and aggressive preventive strategies in this population.

Well done to Dr. Pires and her co-authors on this meaningful contribution to the field!

Learn more: z.umn.edu/b8xx

Join us for the Spring 2026 MN Pulmonary Hypertension Consortium on May 15!

We’re fortunate to welcome Yogesh Reddy, MBBS, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Reddy will present: “Is it PAH, HFpEF, or Both?”

We’ll meet at the Saint Paul Hotel from 5:30–9:00 PM.

RSVP here: z.umn.edu/b8nh

🚨Exciting Leadership News in Cardiovascular Medicine Imaging!

Congrats to our newly appointed leaders:

- Dr. Selma Carlson – Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship
- Dr. Jeremy Markowitz – Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Program
- Dr. Chetan Shenoy – Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Research & Cardiac MRI Program

Their vision and expertise will advance clinical care, research, and training in cardiovascular imaging. Join us in celebrating these well-deserved appointments! 🎉

🥳Join us at our ACConnect event this evening at in New Orleans!

Meet us at the Copper Vine Wine Pub from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to connect with UMN faculty, fellows, and alumni, and to learn more about our programs. See you there!

Congratulations to Cardiovascular Medicine Chief Fellow Andrew Hughes, MD, on co-authoring a new European Heart Journal review on wearable tech in cardiovascular care—covering clinical uses, AI, evidence gaps, and barriers to adoption.

Read more: http://z.umn.edu/b6on

We’re proud to celebrate an incredible achievement by members of our faculty! 🎉

Congratulations to Cardiovascular Medicine Drs. Rajat Kalra, Sasha Prisco, Jessica Schultz, Jeremy Van’t Hof, and Valmiki Maharaj on being recognized as Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 2026 Rising Stars. This honor highlights their dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing outstanding care.

We’re grateful to have such talented physicians making a difference every day—both in the lives of their patients and in our community! 👏

“The good news is that Minnesota consistently ranks among the states with the lowest heart disease death rates in the country, thanks to strong preventive care, access to healthcare and public health efforts,” says Cardiovascular Medicine Dr. Michael Zhang.

M Health Fairview boosts heart services amid growing need M Health Fairview Heart Clinic in Maple Grove recently doubled its efforts to provide heart care to the community. That includes more providers and services.

Great news! 🎉 Dr. Michael Zhang has been awarded a Career Development Award from the American Heart Association to help fight atrial fibrillation.

His work isn't just about treating heart rhythm disorders—it's about stopping them in their tracks by identifying the molecules that damage the heart muscle early on. Congratulations, Dr. Zhang, on this well-deserved recognition and funding!

Full story here: z.umn.edu/ZhangAHA

Join us for the 27th Annual Cohn Lecture – Dinner and Discussion, to be held on May 6, 2026, in The Great Hall at The Minneapolis Club (729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402).

We are honored to welcome Dean Mark E. Anderson MD, PhD, of the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, who is also a University of Minnesota MD alumnus (Class of 1989), as our distinguished guest lecturer.

Please join us for an evening of engaging conversation, reflection, and connection as we continue the tradition of honoring excellence in cardiovascular medicine.

Schedule of Events:
5:00 PM – Reception
5:30 PM – Program & Dinner
6:30 PM – Social
7:00 PM – Farewells

PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 17: https://lnkd.in/gvYae3ye

We hope you will join us for this special occasion.

RSVP now to join us at our ACConnect event on Saturday, March 28, at in New Orleans!

Meet us at the Copper Vine Wine Pub from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to connect with UMN faculty, fellows, and alumni, and to learn more about our programs.

RSVP required: http://z.umn.edu/b3c7