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Luke Laffin, MD, Cardiology, Cleveland, OH

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Cardiology Cleveland, OH

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

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  • Office

    9500 Euclid Avenue
    Mail Code JB1
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Phone+1 216-444-3666
    Fax+1 216-444-8856

Summary

  • Dr. Luke Laffin is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in resistant hypertension management, preventive cardiology and non-invasive cardiology.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    University of Chicago Medical CenterHypertension , 2014 - 2015
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Calgary
    University of CalgaryBachelor of Science, Chemistry, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • State Medical Board of Ohio
    State Medical Board of Ohio, OH 2018 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Society of HypertensionSpecialist in Clinical Hypertension
  • Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyDiplomate
  • National Board of EchocardiographyTestamur
  • Registered Physician in Vascular InterpretationRPVI

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Research Featured Presenter Award, Morton Arnsdorff Cardiovascular Research Day University of Chicago, 2014
  • Housestaff Choice, Research Award Winner, Department of Medicine Research Day University of Chicago, 2014
  • Teaching Award, Internal Medicine Clerkship, Spring University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Severe menses-associated hypertension successfully treated with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist  
    Laffin LJ, Jafar MS, Bakris GL, J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 1/1/2017
  • Relationship between obesity, hypertension, and aldosterone production in postmenopausal african american females: a pilot study  
    Laffin LJ, Majewski C, Liao C, Bakris, GL, J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 1/1/2016
  • Catheter-based renal denervation for hypertension: will it ever be ready for “prime time” ?  
    Laffin LJ, Bakris GL, Am J Hypertens, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A map of SPRINT's data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Besser SA, Alenghat FJ, Hypertension, 1/1/2017
  • A map of SPRINT’s data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Besser SA, Alenghat FJ, Eur Heart J, 1/1/2017
  • SPRINT’s data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Morton Arnsdorf Research Day, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Hypertensive Crises 
    Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Primary Hypertension 
    Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Resistant Hypertension 
    University of Chicago, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Hypertension Is a ‘Silent Killer.’ Here’s What Your Blood Pressure Should Be at Every Age
    Hypertension Is a ‘Silent Killer.’ Here’s What Your Blood Pressure Should Be at Every AgeNovember 25th, 2024
  • Multiple Cups of Coffee in the Morning May Lower Risk of Cardiometabolic Disease
    Multiple Cups of Coffee in the Morning May Lower Risk of Cardiometabolic DiseaseOctober 2nd, 2024
  • Frequent Coffee Drinkers May Face Lower Risks of Heart Disease and Diabetes, Study Shows
    Frequent Coffee Drinkers May Face Lower Risks of Heart Disease and Diabetes, Study ShowsSeptember 30th, 2024
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French