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R. Todd Hurst, MD, Cardiology, Phoenix, AZ

R. ToddHurstMDFACC, FASE

Cardiology Phoenix, AZ

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Associate Physician Executive Director Center Director for Cardiovascular Health Banner Heart Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine

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  • Office

    755 E. McDowell Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Phone+1 602-521-3090

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001 - 2004
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • New Mexico State University
    New Mexico State UniversityBA, Chemistry, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1998 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, 1995
  • Educator of the Year Residents and Fellows Association, Mayo Clinic, 2005-2007
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increased incidence of coronary atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus: Mechanisms and management.  
    Hurst RT, Lee RW, Ann Intern Med. 2003 Nov 18; 139(10):824-34. PMID:14623620
  • Preventing coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes.  
    Hurst RT, Lee RW, Practical Diabetology. 2005; 24:14-18
  • Resolution of myocardial bridge-related wall motion abnormality and associated myocardial perfusion defect with beta-blocker therapy.  
    Hurst RT, Askew JW, Lee R, J Invasive Cardiol. 2005 Dec; 17(12):E40-2. PMID:16327037
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Carotid ultrasound identifies high risk subclinical atherosclerosis in women with low Framingham risk scores.
    Roy RR, Eleid M, Wilansky S, Hurst RT, Opportunities in Women's Health Research Symposium, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Screening for perceived stress and subclinical atherosclerosis in a cardiology-based prevention program.
    Scales R, Akalan C, Cornell KA, Halli S, Hurst RT, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2012; 43:S228
  • Assessing muscular power with a portable device in a clinical setting.
    Akalan C, Scales R, Cornella KA, Halli S, Hurst RT, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2012; 44(5):S446-447
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Lectures

  • Treating Cardiovascular Risk in the Patient Who Wants Everything Except a Prescription. 
    American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session Atlanta, Georgia
  • Cardiovascular Risk: How to Identify the Vulnerable Patient. 
    Clinical Reviews 2008: A Primary Care and Internal Medicine Update Phoenix, Arizona
  • How Old Are Your Arteries? Assessment of Vascular Health The Beat Goes On Updates in Cardiology. 
    Sedona, Arizona
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Authored Content

  • The Day I Realized I Was Failing My PatientsApril 2018
  • The Day I Realized I Was Failing My PatientsApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Mayo Clinic in the News Highlights
    Mayo Clinic in the News HighlightsDecember 18th, 2015
  • Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Shares 7 Things You Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease
    Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Shares 7 Things You Can Do to Prevent Heart DiseaseAugust 14th, 2015
  • Mayo Clinic Talks About Cholesterol Lowering Medications and Heart Disease Treatment
    Mayo Clinic Talks About Cholesterol Lowering Medications and Heart Disease TreatmentMay 17th, 2014
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