Katharine Sears Edwards

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine

Bio

Dr. Edwards is a graduate of the University of Houston and Stanford University. She completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, specializing in Behavioral Medicine. She is a cognitive behavioral therapist with experience in mindfulness-based interventions (e.g. ACT, MBSR) and she is board certified in biofeedback.

Clinical Focus

Behavioral Medicine
Cardiology
Clinical Psychology

Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine
Member, Cardiovascular Institute

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Board Member, American Heart Association Bay Area Board of Directors (2022 - Present)
Medical Advisory Board, SCAD Alliance (2016 - Present)
Medical Advisory Board, Cardiac Therapy Foundation of the Midpeninsula (2013 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, Biofeedback
Fellowship, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Behavioral Medicine (2009)
Internship, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Behavioral Medicine (2008)
Ph.D., University of Houston, Clinical Psychology (2008)

Contact

Academic ksedwards@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Consultative Cardiology and Womens Heart Health Clinic 300 Pasteur Dr Rm A260 MC 5319 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-6459 Fax: (650) 724-1444

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Potential impact of brief behavioral interventions to improve adjustment, coping, medical adherence, and cardiovascular health among cardiac patients.

Psychosocial challenges of patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD).

Assessment and training in evidence-based psychological therapies.

Clinical Trials

Angiographic and Psychosocial Evaluation of Peripartum vs. Non: SCAD Recruiting
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This multi-site international clinical research project is a collaboration between investigators from multiple institutions in the USA, Canada, and Europe. Approximately 7 to 11 sites will participate and provide data for analysis. Clinical operations (for data collection and analysis) across sites will be managed by Stanford. The study purpose is to determine differences in clinical and imaging presentation, in-hospital management and prognosis in peripartum and non-peripartum SCAD patients.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Katharine Sears Edwards
- Jennifer Tremmel
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