@texhern

Father of 4 boys, cardiologist, clinical researcher- outcomes, clinical trials, health policy & innovative methods; Director DCRI; Vice Dean, Duke School of Med

 Duke University
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Joined March 2011
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CardioHealthAlliance@AllianceCardio19h
📢@AllianceCardio Test 2 Treat study led by @NPagidipati & @Nishant_ShahMD will present a late-breaking session @American_Heart #ScientificSessions26 on 11/9. The @PCORnetwork study explored ways to improve LDL-C testing & treatment for patients w/ #ASCVD🔗cardiohealthalliance.org/new…
AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Late-Breaking Science: Featured Science Potpourri November 9 at 1:30 p.m. CT Test 2 Treat: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Improve LDL-C Testing and Management After Hospitalization for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Nishant Shah, MD Duke University School of Medicine

ALT AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Late-Breaking Science: Featured Science Potpourri November 9 at 1:30 p.m. CT Test 2 Treat: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Improve LDL-C Testing and Management After Hospitalization for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Nishant Shah, MD Duke University School of Medicine

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nancyatheart
@NancyatHeartOct 9
Medical research gives patients hope, advances new treatments and strengthens communities. So pleased to see so many leaders and volunteers alongside @American_Heart Volunteer President @manesh_patelMD in Washington, D.C., advocating for independent science and continued support of medical research.
American Heart Advocacy
@AmHeartAdvocacySep 18
Advocates gathered on Capitol Hill to share why medical research matters for patients, families and communities nationwide. Every breakthrough starts with research. @RallyforNIH #FundNIH Heartpowered.org/SaveScience
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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsSep 14
The DCRI will lead the SYMPHONY Consortium, a national network testing AI agents for heart failure care across diverse health systems and rural sites. The goal: determine whether these tools are safe, effective, equitable, and scalable. duke.is/m/rw9v @american_heart

DCRI to Lead National Consortium to Advance Safe, Scalable AI for Heart Failure Care

ARPA-H award supports nationwide effort to build next-generation artificial intelligence tools designed to enable an integrated, holistic cardiovascular care platform that provides real-time guidance...

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ARPA-H
@ARPA_HSep 9
Nearly half of U.S. counties have ZERO cardiologists. Millions of Americans have no access to cardiovascular care. And every year, there are 200,00+ preventable deaths from cardiovascular disease. ARPA-H is ending this with ADVOCATE. We’ve picked the teams building an FDA-authorized AI system for real-world heart care. Building toward an AI cardiologist for every American—always ready, clinically trusted, specialist-backed. Not tweaking the old system. Building the next one. Learn more ➡️ arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/p…
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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsSep 8
Ahead of Beyond the Endpoint’s Sept. 9 episode reflecting on 30 years of the DCRI, founder Robert Califf and current executive director Adrian Hernandez play a game of "what kind of bread are you?" Multigrain, sourdough, ciabatta...watch to find out who's who. 🍞
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John Maraganore 🇺🇸🇬🇷🇺🇦
@JMaraganoreSep 4
WOW! Hopefully this quote bodes well for other efforts: “The findings provide important new evidence on the relationship between Lp(a) lowering and cardiovascular outcomes.” And remember, ASOs are NOT RNAi! novartis.com/news/media-rele…

Novartis announces Lp(a)HORIZON Phase III topline results for pelacarsen in patients with elevated...

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JAMA
@JAMA_currentSep 2
💬 Editorial by @JAMAplusTrials Editor in Chief Alison J. Huang, MD, MAS, Thomas G. Travison, PhD, and JAMA Senior Editor Derek C. Angus, MD, MPH: #PragmaticTrials are intended to support real-world clinical decision-making, but the term is used inconsistently across studies. A pragmatic orientation may improve the applicability of #ClinicalTrials to routine care, yet it does not justify weaker methods or reduced rigor. 📣 This September’s JAMA+ Trials Theme of the Month examines ongoing confusion and debate in pragmatic trial research, including how eligibility, intervention delivery, outcome assessment, and analysis align with pragmatic goals. Clearer design and reporting may help clinicians and health systems judge whether trial findings are usable in practice. 🔗 ja.ma/4x2jpmk
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C. Michael Gibson MD
@CMichaelGibsonAug 31
Dr. Marat Fudim and Dr. C. Michael Gibson discuss the MUSIC-HFpEF trial: Data from the first-in-human Phase 1/2a trial demonstrated that single intracoronary infusion of AAV1.SERCA2A was safe and associated with reductions in resting and exercise-induced PCWP in patients with hemodynamically confirmed HFpEF. Watch video here: clinicaltrialresults.org/wp-…
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NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory@Collaboratory1Aug 26
📣 In this week's PCT Grand Rounds, Haider Warraich of @ARPA_H will present “Evaluating Clinical Agentic AI.” Join us! #pctgr 🔗 duke.is/pctnews20260826
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NIH
@NIHAug 24
NEWS: Dr. Wendy Weber to serve as director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/45L1N3q
This image features an individual with long, light hair wearing a dark blazer and red shirt, in front of an American flag. Text on the image reads, "Dr. Wendy Weber named Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health." The NIH logo is visible in the bottom right corner.

ALT This image features an individual with long, light hair wearing a dark blazer and red shirt, in front of an American flag. Text on the image reads, "Dr. Wendy Weber named Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health." The NIH logo is visible in the bottom right corner.

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CardioHealthAlliance@AllianceCardioAug 14
The CardioHealth Alliance is excited to welcome UCLA Health as a new health system collaborator! 🎉UCLA Health’s support will help advance efforts to develop and implement groundbreaking research initiatives aimed at improving cardiometabolic outcomes: cardiohealthalliance.org/new…
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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsJun 17
Congrats to DCRI's Mark Darby, whose stunning Emerald Isle sunrise photo was selected as the latest winner of @WorkingatDuke’s Duke Time Off photo contest! See Mark's photo and learn how Duke faculty and staff can participate: today.duke.edu/2026/06/sunri…

A Sunrise Beach Stroll Captures the Latest Duke Time Off Photo Prize | Duke Today

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Michael Felker@DukeHFDocJun 8
Looking forward to Co-Chairing this exciting Think Tank on HF prevention with the incomparable @JavedButler1
Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsJun 8
The DCRI and @CVCTForum have launched "Pathway to Prevention," an initiative to build regulatory and clinical pathways for cardiovascular prevention therapies. Three programs + multiple stakeholders = closing the gap between science and policy. dcri.org/news/dcri-cvct-laun… #Prevention
A partnership announcement graphic from the Duke Clinical Research Institute and CVCT introducing the "Pathway to Prevention" initiative. The headline reads: "Closing the gap between cardiovascular science and policy." Three program pillars are displayed in separate panels: Pathway to Approval (Regulatory) — building the evidentiary and regulatory framework for prevention indications; Pathway to Access (Payer) — demonstrating economic value and supporting coverage and reimbursement decisions; and Pathway to Adoption (Implementation) — demonstrating long-term value to patients, providers, and payers. The DCRI and CVCT logos appear at the bottom.

ALT A partnership announcement graphic from the Duke Clinical Research Institute and CVCT introducing the "Pathway to Prevention" initiative. The headline reads: "Closing the gap between cardiovascular science and policy." Three program pillars are displayed in separate panels: Pathway to Approval (Regulatory) — building the evidentiary and regulatory framework for prevention indications; Pathway to Access (Payer) — demonstrating economic value and supporting coverage and reimbursement decisions; and Pathway to Adoption (Implementation) — demonstrating long-term value to patients, providers, and payers. The DCRI and CVCT logos appear at the bottom.

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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsJun 8
The DCRI and @CVCTForum have launched "Pathway to Prevention," an initiative to build regulatory and clinical pathways for cardiovascular prevention therapies. Three programs + multiple stakeholders = closing the gap between science and policy. dcri.org/news/dcri-cvct-laun… #Prevention
A partnership announcement graphic from the Duke Clinical Research Institute and CVCT introducing the "Pathway to Prevention" initiative. The headline reads: "Closing the gap between cardiovascular science and policy." Three program pillars are displayed in separate panels: Pathway to Approval (Regulatory) — building the evidentiary and regulatory framework for prevention indications; Pathway to Access (Payer) — demonstrating economic value and supporting coverage and reimbursement decisions; and Pathway to Adoption (Implementation) — demonstrating long-term value to patients, providers, and payers. The DCRI and CVCT logos appear at the bottom.

ALT A partnership announcement graphic from the Duke Clinical Research Institute and CVCT introducing the "Pathway to Prevention" initiative. The headline reads: "Closing the gap between cardiovascular science and policy." Three program pillars are displayed in separate panels: Pathway to Approval (Regulatory) — building the evidentiary and regulatory framework for prevention indications; Pathway to Access (Payer) — demonstrating economic value and supporting coverage and reimbursement decisions; and Pathway to Adoption (Implementation) — demonstrating long-term value to patients, providers, and payers. The DCRI and CVCT logos appear at the bottom.

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DA Baseball@DACavsBaseballApr 24
Post win interview with Collin Hernandez and Austin Gunsch
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HF Collaboratory@hfcollaboratoryApr 23
The cardiology community mourns the loss of Dr. Eugene Braunwald, a towering figure whose work shaped modern cardiovascular medicine. From foundational discoveries in heart failure to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, his legacy will guide generations to come. A true giant in our field.
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CardioHealthAlliance@AllianceCardioApr 23
The #CardioHealthAlliance was created to deliver innovation, information, & impact, leveraging electronic health records & academic & industry partners’ expertise to ask & answer important research questions. The Alliance’s @TheMahaf explains 🎥youtu.be/wV-4__Emtb0?si=3MVf…

CardioHealth Alliance - Kenneth Mahaffey

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Duke University School of Medicine@DukeMedSchoolApr 14
The Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Awards were created to recognize those who make important contributions to the establishment and growth of the four-year medical school and to the world of medicine. 🔗 Read more about this year's winners: medschool.duke.edu/about-us/…
This image features six individuals, each against a different colored background, representing the Medical Alumni Association Awardees for 2026.

ALT This image features six individuals, each against a different colored background, representing the Medical Alumni Association Awardees for 2026.

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C. Michael Gibson MD
@CMichaelGibsonMar 30
Dr. Sreekanth Vemulapalli and Dr. C. Michael Gibson discuss the use of AI for cardiovascular event adjudication: A hybrid AI-human approach effectively reproduced original trial primary endpoint and effect size, outperforming GPT-4 alone. #ACC26 Watch video here: clinicaltrialresults.org/dr-…
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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsMar 30
Day 2 of #ACC26 delivered! From cardiogenic shock to AI-powered arrhythmia care, the science didn’t stop. There is still time to find us at Booth 1301 tomorrow. Explore our capabilities and learn how to partner with us on your next trial. dcri.org/acc #CardioX
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Duke Clinical Research Institute@DCRINewsMar 25
Need leading experts to design your next global #CV trial? Let's talk. The DCRI brings decades of expertise to every collaboration. Reach out to Claire Beard to schedule a meeting at #ACC26. [email protected] | Learn more: dcri.org/acc #trialdesign #CardioX
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