StanfordMed Pulse: Recognizing American Heart Month 2025
StanfordMed Pulse
February 3, 2025
Dear Community,
American Heart Month is underway. This month is not only a celebration of incredible advances in cardiovascular research and care, but it is also an opportunity to raise awareness about heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States and the world.
From new therapies to treat a rare form of heart disease, to cardiac pumps for the youngest patients to the first beating heart transplant, Stanford Medicine continues to be a multidisciplinary center of innovation and a leader in cardiovascular care. The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute exemplifies this approach, undertaking the research and development of the latest therapies and clinical procedures in cardiovascular care that benefit our patients.
While heart disease primarily strikes older adults, heart conditions also affect a small percentage of children, many of whom come to the Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center, where they not only receive unparalleled comprehensive care but also have access to cutting-edge research and innovation in pediatric cardiology.
Despite these tremendous innovations, we recognize that prevention is critical to heart health. We sincerely appreciate the many efforts at Stanford Medicine to promote a healthy lifestyle, including Stanford Health Care's Food for Heart campaign. We encourage everyone to learn more about heart disease prevention.
We are grateful to the many scientists, physicians, and care teams who have dedicated their careers to advancing the understanding of cardiovascular disease and improving patient outcomes.
Sincerely,
Lloyd Minor, MD
Dean of the School of Medicine
Vice President for Medical Affairs
Stanford University
David Entwistle
President and CEO
Stanford Health Care
Paul King
President and CEO
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Lloyd Minor
Dean, Stanford School of Medicine
David Entwistle
President and CEO, Stanford Health Care
Paul King
President and CEO, Stanford Children's Health