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Sheldon Litwin, MD, Cardiology, Charleston, SC

Sheldon Litwin MD

Heart Failure & Transplantation, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology


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  • 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425

  • Phone+1 843-792-1414

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Summary

  • I am a board certified general cardiologist with clinical focus in management of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. I am very involved in the related areas of weight management and cardiometabolic disorders. I oversee multiple clinical trials in HFpEF and have been a top enroller in several recent trials (REDUCE LAP HF1, REDUCE LAP HF 2, DELIVER). I also direct the adult echocardiography laboratory at MUSC. I hold the Alicia Spaulding-Paolozzi endowed chair in cardiac imaging.

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1986 - Present
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2006 - 2022
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Prioritizing Health | Obesity and Inactivity: A Deadly Duo for Heart Health
    Prioritizing Health | Obesity and Inactivity: A Deadly Duo for Heart HealthApril 3rd, 2025
  • Corvia Medical Announces Three-Year Clinical Trial Results Confirming Significant and Durable Benefits of the Corvia Atrial Shunt in Heart Failure Patients
    Corvia Medical Announces Three-Year Clinical Trial Results Confirming Significant and Durable Benefits of the Corvia Atrial Shunt in Heart Failure PatientsOctober 25th, 2024
  • Weight Loss, Especially with Surgery, Tied to Lower Risk of Heart Failure
    Weight Loss, Especially with Surgery, Tied to Lower Risk of Heart FailureMarch 16th, 2017
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