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Physician hopes better health blossoms from new plant-based menu at UF Health Shands
Treatment of patients unfortunately is primarily focused on treatment with medications. We are trying to change the focus to lifestyle changes, which includes diet and exercise.
UF Health opens Heart & Vascular, Neuromedicine Hospitals in December
UF Health will expand on its mission of patient-centered care when the UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and the UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital begin treating patients in December.
UF awarded $14.9 million Pentagon grant to study nonobstructive coronary heart disease in women
The Department of Defense has awarded a $14.9 million grant to the University of Florida to study a type of heart disease that disproportionately affects women, a growing segment of […]
Aspirin therapy may not help patients with peripheral vascular disease, researchers find
Aspirin use may not provide cardiovascular benefits for patients who have peripheral vascular disease, an analysis by University of Florida Health researchers has found.
Helping patients with heart failure find success – News+Notes Feature
The UF Health Cardiology heart failure team was featured in the February publication of News+Notes, highlighting the team approach used to treat patients.
Welcome
The University of Florida’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is recognized as one of the leading cardiovascular programs in the United States. It has been regularly cited as one of the 50 top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This team of UF physicians, healthcare specialists, and scientists work together to deliver excellent patient care, as well as perform research and education to enhance the quality of heart treatments in the future.
Cardiologists in the division specialize in:
News & Events
UF Health awarded membership to WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
A recent survey by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that 45 percent of the women who participated did not realize heart disease was the leading cause […]
Innovation in Cardiovascular Surgery for Mitral Valve Disease
Robert Kuemmerlein suffered from progressively worsening shortness of breath, even when engaged in simple activities like walking to the mailbox or going up a few stairs. He also had trouble […]
TV20 Medical Spotlight – Dr. Sid Wayangankar – TAVR
Dr. Sid spoke with WCJB – TV20 to discuss TAVR, the innovation of the decade! Learn more by watching their interview.
Wellness 360 Feature – Ask the Cardiologist – Dr. Massoomi
Featured interview for heart month with Dr. Michael Massomi on all things heart, including, can you really die from a broken heart?
Wear Red Day – 2017
Go Red for your heart on National Wear Red Day with UF Health – Friday, February 3rd!