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Richa Agarwal

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
2301 Erwin Rd, DUMC Box 3126, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Division of Cardiology, Section of Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2020 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine

Recent Publications


Pre-operative atrial fibrillation and early right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article Am Heart J · September 2021 BACKGROUND: Right ventricular failure (RVF) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality after left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is known for its deleterious effects on cardiac function and hemodynamics. The association of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors and Outcomes During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal Article J Card Fail · April 2021 BACKGROUND: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i) have been used to treat pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). The effects of PDE5i on post-LVAD outcomes including hemocompatibility- ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Biomarkers in Advanced Heart Failure: Implications for Managing Patients With Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation.

Journal Article Circ Heart Fail · July 2020 Biomarkers have a well-defined role in the diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure, but their role in patients with left ventricular assist devices and cardiac transplant is uncertain. In this review, we summarize the available literature in this ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Detection of PULMHTN

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mayo Clinic - Rochester · 2024 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications


New York University, School of Medicine · 2005 M.D.