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Karen Alexander, MD, Cardiology, Durham, NC

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Cardiology Durham, NC

Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2400 Pratt St
    RM 0311 Terrace Level
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-668-8871
    Fax+1 919-668-7056

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1998
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1996 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Coronary the Association of Frailty with in-Hospital Bleeding Among Older Adults with Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the ACTION Registry  
    Kirk N Garratt, Judith S Hochman, Anita Y Chen, Gregg C Fonarow, Martha Gulati, Karen P Alexander, Matthew T Roe, John A Dodson, Martha J Radford, Sarwat I Chaudhry, ScienceDirect

Lectures

  • Diagnostic Testing in Older Adult Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Choosing Wisely 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
  • Multidisciplinary Approach to the Geriatric Heart Failure Patient: A New Paradigm 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Press Mentions

  • Hearts and Bodies Change with Age, Heart Disease Treatments May Need to Change, Too
    Hearts and Bodies Change with Age, Heart Disease Treatments May Need to Change, TooDecember 12th, 2022
  • Could a Common Heart Medication Prevent Dementia?
    Could a Common Heart Medication Prevent Dementia?August 22nd, 2022
  • Can a Cholesterol Drug Prevent Dementia? New Study Aims to Find Out
    Can a Cholesterol Drug Prevent Dementia? New Study Aims to Find OutMarch 11th, 2021
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