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Matthew William Sherwood

Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology

Overview


I am striving to become a clinical and research leader in structural heart disease and complex coronary disease, specifically in the use of antithrombotic agents after structural heart interventions.  I will also explore the significance of bleeding/vascular complications and stroke in these patients as well as potential therapies such as transfusion, and embolic protection devices.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine · 2016 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine

Recent Publications


2025 SCAI/HRS clinical practice guidelines on transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion.

Journal Article Heart Rhythm · October 2025 BACKGROUND: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation-associated stroke relative to no oral anticoagulation. However, uncertainty and practice variation persist in the areas of patient selection, periprocedural i ... Full text Link to item Cite

2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Journal Article Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions · September 1, 2025 Background: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation-associated stroke relative to no oral anticoagulation. However, uncertainty and practice variation persist in the areas of patient selection, periprocedural i ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2014 M.H.S.
Emory University, School of Medicine · 2006 M.D.