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Christopher O'Connor

@coconnormd

President, INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute || Professor,Duke University || Founding Editor,JACC-HF ll Past President -HFSA,Father 4 children.comments my own
Washington DC Joined March 2015
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Christopher O'Connor @coconnormd
It was a privilege to know Dr Braunwald for several decades . We collaborated on dozens of HF trials , from the planning and implementation of the NHLBI HF network, the STICH trial, and others. He was always generous with his time whether writing a letter of congratulations or offering thoughtful advice with a simple call. Despite his unmatched leadership and contributions to cardiovascular knowledge , research, and education, he often said his greatest joy was mentoring the hundreds of individuals he influenced directly and indirectly.
Truly the GOAT ( greatest of all time ) in our generation.
Later in life , he said Chris, you can call me Gene; I replied thank you Dr. Braunwald.

Rest in peace, Dr Braunwald. We will miss you .
Chris
HF Collaboratory @hfcollaboratory Apr 23
The cardiology community mourns the loss of Dr. Eugene Braunwald, a towering figure whose work shaped modern cardiovascular medicine.
From foundational discoveries in heart failure to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, his legacy will guide generations to come.
A true giant in our field.
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Christopher O'Connor @coconnormd
Quinn
Thank you for your contributions to the DMV. You have made so many important contributions to Howard University and collaborations with Inova . You will be missed , but we know you will do well in your next endeavor. We will miss you .
Chris
Quinn Capers, IV @DrQuinnCapers4 Oct 10, 2025
#LastDayVibes.
As of 5 pm my tenure as Chair of Medicine @HowardU will end; I am looking forward to new adventures @RushUniversity. HU, thank you for the honor of joining you as you strive to serve the underserved & lead the world in producing Black & Brown Drs. #StayOnMission✊🏾
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Christopher O'Connor @coconnormd
Very thoughtful analysis !
Encouraging totality of data but 90+ hard events is not enough to be certain . (ie. Amlodipine,Vesnarinone, Losartan).
Any alpha expenditure with changing primary endpoints so late?
Congrats!
Excited for the opportunity to write an editorial on such a landmark study. Medical therapy for HFpEF continues to advance!

Toward a New SUMMIT in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction | New England Journal of Medicine nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
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