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Nishant Shah

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2025 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2020 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published January 8, 2025
Heart Patients Miss Key Cholesterol Goal

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Recent Publications


Statin use is associated with reduced stroke risk after cranial radiation in glioma patients with hyperlipidemia.

Journal Article J Neurooncol · April 22, 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cranial radiation is a cornerstone in management of glioma though is associated with increased stroke risk. Hyperlipidemia has previously been found to be associated with increased stroke risk in this population. This study aimed ... Full text Link to item Cite

Variation in Lipid Management for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Across US Health Systems.

Journal Article Circ Popul Health Outcomes · April 2026 BACKGROUND: While health systems have implemented resources to improve lipid management in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the population-level effectiveness is unclear. METHODS: Electronic health record data from patients with atherosc ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education


Wake Forest University, School of Medicine · 2013 M.D.