Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

@kcferdmd

Fellow of ACC, AHA, and FNLA; Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology; Professor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine

New Orleans, LA Joined August 2018

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Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA @kcferdmd 17h

I was pleased to present findings highlighting progress in diversity & inclusion in CV clinical trials. The Lp(a)FRONTIERS EXPANSION study enrolled 423 Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino participants, advancing representation in Lp(a) research. #ScientificSessions26

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA @kcferdmd 2d

Presented the 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline at #ScientificSessions26. Collaborated with Fatima Rodriguez and Christie Ballantyne to highlight the CPR Model: Calculate, Personalize, Reclassify and its role in advancing individualized ASCVD prevention and lipid management.

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA @kcferdmd Oct 29

Hypertension remains a leading driver of preventable cardiovascular mortality, with persistent disparities across communities. There is an urgent need for prevention and equitable access to evidence-based care. The time to act is now.
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#SDOH @AmJCardio

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA @kcferdmd Oct 13

In our cross-sectional analysis across social media platforms, over half of the videos showed low guideline concordance, with higher-engagement posts driving anti-statin messaging. Clinicians must guide patients against online misinformation.
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#medtwitter

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA @kcferdmd Sep 29

How well do the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines reflect current cardiovascular science? In our latest review, we evaluate the evidence behind key recommendations and highlight opportunities for future revision.

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#HeartHealth #MedTwitter #Cardio