Paul Heidenreich, MD
Enriched profileProfessor of Medicine (Cardiovascular); Vice Chair for Quality, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine · Stanford University School of Medicine
Paul Heidenreich is Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular); Vice Chair for Quality, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. OpenAlex indexes 1,067 publications with 73,874 citations (h-index 113); ClinicalTrials.gov lists 8 registered studies with this person as an investigator. By OpenAlex citation count, this profile ranks in the top 5% of Cardiovascular Disease profiles in the findmyKOL directory.
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Overview
Updated 27 Aug 2026
Paul Heidenreich, MD, is Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular) at Stanford University School of Medicine. The public record shows 1,067 publications with 73,874 citations (h-index 113), centered on Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation. It also documents an investigator role on 8 registered clinical trials, 4 NIH-funded awards (2001–2023).
- Most recent indexed publication: 2026 · Circulation. Heart failure
- Top research focus: Heart Failure
- 8 registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
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indexed output and impact (OpenAlex)Distinct works indexed by OpenAlex, matched via ORCID; 40 in PubMed.
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trials, payments and federal fundingPublic positions
sourced statements on record- Affiliated with California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF)
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Updated 27 Aug 2026
Listed as an investigator on 8 registered studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. The most recent:
- Empowering Veterans in Research Effectively Using Virtual Engagement Tools
Sponsor: Stanford University
- The Effectiveness of Patch-Based Screening for Pre-Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation to Improve Patient Outcome
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
- Veterans Affairs Pharmacist Heart Failure Medication Titration Project 1
Sponsor: Stanford University
Industry payments
No payments involving this person were reported to CMS in program years 2021–2024. Why? →
NIH funding
Updated 27 Aug 2026
4 NIH research awards on record, funded 2001–2023 per NIH RePORTER. The latest:
- Implementation Evaluation of PACT Pharmacy Management of Heart Failure in VISN 21
Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
FY2023I50HX003779 - Expanded Role of Primary Care Pharmacists in the Management of Heart Failure
Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
FY2022I50HX003429 - Optimizing Appropriate Use of Medications for Veterans
Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
FY2021IP1HX002261
Publications
Updated 27 Aug 2026
Their five most recent publications, matched to their ORCID record and linked to PubMed.
- Improving Heart Failure Quality of Care Over the First Twenty Years: The Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Program.
Circulation. Heart failure
Article2026 - Association Between Lipoprotein(a) Testing, Lipid-Lowering Therapy Intensification, and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal Attainment: Findings From the Veterans Affairs Health System.
Journal of the American Heart Association
Article2026 - Changes in Clinician Telemedicine Use and Care Patterns for Patients With Heart Failure in the United States.
Circulation. Population health and outcomes
Article2026 - Patient-Reported Health Status Among Patients With Heart Failure With Improved Ejection Fraction.
Journal of the American Heart Association
Article2026 - Implementation of the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Adherence to Science, Implementation in Asia (GWTG-HF A.S.I.A.) Program in Taiwan.
Journal of the American Heart Association
Article2026
Online presence
Updated 27 Aug 2026
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Background & recognition
Updated 27 Aug 2026
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Education
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Editorial & leadership roles
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- Chief of Medicine
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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ACC/AHA Task Force for Performance Measures and Task Force for Data Standards
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- E. William Hancock Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching Award
Stanford University Division of Cardiology
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Secondary affiliations
appointments beyond the home institution- Stanford Health Policy Associate
Freeman Spogli Institute (FSI)
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