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Gary Michael Felker

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 3850, Durham, NC 27710
7th FL 2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2014 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2002 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Design and rationale of the eLymâ„¢ System for Decompensation of Excess Lymphatic Fluid via the Thoracic Duct in Acute Heart Failure (DELTA-HF).

Journal Article ESC Heart Fail · June 2025 AIMS: The interstitial space is the major compartment in which the excess fluid is located, forming peripheral congestion in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The lymphatic system is responsible for the constant drainage of the compartment. In ADHF ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical and financial implications of inpatient and outpatient management of worsening heart failure.

Journal Article Eur J Heart Fail · May 26, 2025 AIMS: Little is known regarding the clinical and financial implications of varying inpatient and outpatient management strategies for worsening heart failure (WHF). This analysis aimed to compare clinical outcomes, home-time, and healthcare expenditure fol ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Omecamtiv Mecarbil CV Outcomes Trial

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Cytokinetics, Inc. · 2024 - 2028

Mid-Atlantic praGmatic NETwork for Inclusive Clinical trials in emergency care (MAGNETIC)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2028

Integrated Biostatistical Training for CVD Research

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by North Carolina State University · 2022 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 1993 M.D.