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Krishna Aragam, MD, Cardiology, Boston, MA

KrishnaG.AragamMD

Cardiology • Boston, MA

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  • Office

    55 Fruit St.
    GRB-8
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-726-2677

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Limitations of Contemporary Guidelines for Managing Patients at High Genetic Risk of Coronary Artery Disease  
    Krishna Aragam, MD, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
  • DNA Sequence Variation in ACVR1C Encoding the Activin-Receptor like Kinase 7 Influences Body Fat Distribution and Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes  
    Derek Klarin, Pradeep Natarajan, Ruth McPherson, Sekar Kathiresan, Krishna Aragam, Alexander Bick, Diabetes Care
  • Genome-Wide Polygenic Scores for Common Diseases Identify Individuals with Risk Equivalent to Monogenic Mutations  
    Amit V Khera, Steven A Lubitz, Sekar Kathiresan, Patrick T Ellinor, Krishna G Aragam, Pradeep Natarajan, Nature

Lectures

  • Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Patterns of Patients at High Polygenic Risk For Coronary Artery Disease 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Authored Content

  • Limitations of Contemporary Guidelines for Managing Patients at High Genetic Risk of Coronary Artery DiseaseJune 2020
  • Limitations of Contemporary Guidelines for Managing Patients at High Genetic Risk of Coronary Artery DiseaseJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • Massive International Study Uncovers Genes Involved in Heart Disease
    Massive International Study Uncovers Genes Involved in Heart DiseaseDecember 28th, 2022
  • PRS as Screening Tool for Coronary Artery Disease Risk Can Produce Savings for Health Systems
    PRS as Screening Tool for Coronary Artery Disease Risk Can Produce Savings for Health SystemsJuly 8th, 2022
  • Polygenic Component Associated with HCM Risk, Offering Prediction Tool
    Polygenic Component Associated with HCM Risk, Offering Prediction ToolMay 25th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Population Assessments of Aggregate Genetic Risk for Dilated CardiomyopathyMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2021–2026

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