Drs. Huie Lin & David Wang enrolled a patient in the COMPASSION 3 study, evaluating the Edwards Lifesciences SAPIEN 3 for patients with failing surgical or transcatheter bioprosthetic aortic valve. The first enrollment in 9 yrs and the 1st interventional cardiology device trial at Mission Bay.
Excited to share the induction of Dr. Ian Harris into the UCSF Gold-Headed Cane Society, Class of 2026. Est. in 1939, the society recognizes individuals who exemplify the qualities of a true physician - clinical excellence, integrity, commitment to patients and trainees alike.
Drs. Michela Faggioni, Pooja Prasad, Huie Lin, and David Wang performed a successful procedure for the EMPOWER Trial. The study is evaluating the Carillon Mitral Contour System for treating functional mitral regurgitation in heart failure. @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Mandar Aras has been named Associate Chief of Ambulatory Cardiology. With his extensive experience, he will do a fantastic job leading the clinical operations & strategic growth of our outpatient cardiology services. Congratulations, Mandar! @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
Drs. Sammy Elmariah, Michela Faggioni, Neal Shah and Allison Kratka successfully performed Northern California’s first heterotopic transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedure for symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation using the bicaval TricValve device within the TRICAV I Study.
Congrats to our @ucsfcardiology.bsky.social team on another successful procedure for the EMPOWER Trial at UCSF! The multi-center clinical trial is evaluating the safety & effectiveness of a new device that treats functional mitral regurgitation (heart valve disease) in patients with heart failure.
Congratulations to our 2026 #UCSFCardiology fellowship and advanced fellowship graduates! We’re excited to see all that you will accomplish. Thank you for your dedication to caring for patients and the excellence you bring to the profession. #UCSFGrads @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
A fantastic day at @ucsfhealth.bsky.social PlaySafe event, a 24-year Bay Area tradition centered on injury prevention and cardiac safety. Cardiology team members including Drs. Karyn Austin, Satoshi Yoshimura, Zian Tseng and Clifton Watt, helped lead cardiac evaluations for 388 student-athletes.
Happy National Doctors’ Day to our incredible UCSF Cardiology physicians!
🎙️ Dr. Matthew Springer of @ucsfcardiology.bsky.social explains that smoke can quickly impair blood vessel dilation, and repeated exposure may leave vessels chronically impaired – an early warning sign of cardiovascular risk.
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