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Paul Thompson, MD, Cardiology, Hartford, CT

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Cardiology • Hartford, CT

Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Professor, Medicine, Emeritus University of Connecticut SOM

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  • Office

    80 Seymour Street
    Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Phone+1 860-972-1695

Summary

  • Dr. Paul Thompson is Chief of Cardiology, Emeritus at Hartford Hospital and Professor of Medicine, Emeritus at UCONN. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 45 years. He specializes in general cardiology, preventive cardiology and sports cardiology. He has authored over 500 scientific articles and 3 books including Exercise and Sports Cardiology (2018) and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms (2020). His present research is focused on the long-term cardiac effects of endurance exercise. His interest in exercise arose from his personal participation in distance running. He finished 16th in the 1976 Boston Marathon and qualified for the 1972 US Olympic Marathon Trials. He continues to see patients 2 days weekly and to cover in-patient cardiology services at Hartford Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1976 - 1978
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1976
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1973
  • Tufts College
    Tufts CollegeBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1965 - 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1974 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1992 - 1998
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1978 - 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • New Physical Activity Guidelines  
    Paul Thompson, MD, JAMA
  • The relationship of vitamin D deficiency to statin myopathy  
    Gupta A, Thompson PD, Atherosclerosis, 1/1/2011
  • The additive blood pressure lowering effects of exercise intensity on post-exercise hypotension  
    Eicher JD, Maresh CM, Tsongalis GJ, Thompson PD, Pescatello LS, Am Heart J., 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Clinical Genomics: Practical Applications in Adult Patient Care 
    Chapter: Statin-induced Neuromyopathy. 
    Seip RL, Rivera N, Ruaño G, Thompson PDEditors: Murray MF, Giovanni MA, Babyatsky M.McGraw-Hill and American College of Physicians, New York2013
  • Textbook of Cariovascular Medicine 
    Chapter: The Athlete’s Heart. 
    Page 686 - 901Thompson PD, Estes III NAMEditors: EJ Topol.Lippincott-RavenEdition 3rd,2007
  • ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities 
    Chapter: Hyperlipidemia. 
    Durstine L, Moore G, Thompson PEdition Seco,2003
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Lectures

  • Aortic Disease: Surveillance Replacement and Return to Life 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • Aortic Surgery: Safe to Return to Exercise? 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • How I Evaluate Syncope in the Adult Athlete 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
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Press Mentions

  • ‘We Are Really Flying Blind:’ Local Cardiologists Hope That Study of College Athletes with COVID-19 Will Help Establish More Comprehensive Guidelines for Return to Play
    ‘We Are Really Flying Blind:’ Local Cardiologists Hope That Study of College Athletes with COVID-19 Will Help Establish More Comprehensive Guidelines for Return to PlayJanuary 28th, 2021
  • Virtual ASPC Congress Focuses on Diverse Populations, New Prevention Approaches
    Virtual ASPC Congress Focuses on Diverse Populations, New Prevention ApproachesJuly 24th, 2020
  • Training, Exercise, and Sports in the Age of COVID-19: Session Recap
    Training, Exercise, and Sports in the Age of COVID-19: Session RecapJuly 17th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

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