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Steven Nissen, MD, Cardiology, Cleveland, OH

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Cardiology • Cleveland, OH

Preventive Cardiology

Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Cl College of Medicine/Case West Res

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  • Office

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Phone+1 800-223-2273
    Fax+1 216-445-6855

Summary

  • Dr. Steven Nissen is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in preventive cardiology and is experienced in general cardiology, lipid disorders, preventive cardiology, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. He has more than 500 publications and over 90,000 citations.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1981 - 1983
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Northern Ohio Live Castle Connolly, 2006-2009
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Coronary Revascularization Strategies  
    Steven E Nissen, Faisal G Bakaeen, JAMA
  • Effect of C-reactive Protein on Lipoprotein(a)-Associated Cardiovascular Risk in Optimally Treated Patients with High-Risk Vascular Disease  
    Steven E Nissen, Jeffrey S Riesmeyer, JAMA Cardiology
  • Original Investigation Effect of Evolocumab on Coronary Plaque Composition  
    Steven E Nissen, Ransi Somaratne, Rishi Puri, Christie M Ballantyne, ScienceDirect
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Lectures

  • ADCY9 Genetic Variants and Cardiovascular Outcomes with Evacetrapib in Patients with High-Risk Vascular Disease 
    Inova Health System, Mclean, Virginia - 4/26/2013
  • Debate: The LDL Limbo. How Low Should You Go? 
    ENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/17/2018

Authored Content

  • Coronary Revascularization StrategiesJuly 2020
  • Effect of C-reactive Protein on Lipoprotein(a)-Associated Cardiovascular Risk in Optimally Treated Patients with High-Risk Vascular DiseaseJuly 2020
  • Effect of C-reactive Protein on Lipoprotein(a)-Associated Cardiovascular Risk in Optimally Treated Patients with High-Risk Vascular DiseaseJuly 2020
  • Effect of C-reactive Protein on Lipoprotein(a)-Associated Cardiovascular Risk in Optimally Treated Patients with High-Risk Vascular DiseaseJuly 2020
  • ADCY9 Genetic Variants and Cardiovascular Outcomes with Evacetrapib in Patients with High-Risk Vascular DiseaseJuly 2018
  • 2017 Cardiovascular and Stroke Endpoint Definitions for Clinical TrialsMarch 2017
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Press Mentions

  • Easy Blood Check Might Predict an Individual’s Coronary Heart Illness Threat 30 Years Out, Research Finds
    Easy Blood Check Might Predict an Individual’s Coronary Heart Illness Threat 30 Years Out, Research FindsAugust 31st, 2024
  • Bringing Together Science and the Lived Experience at Family Heart Global Summit
    Bringing Together Science and the Lived Experience at Family Heart Global SummitAugust 21st, 2024
  • Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart?
    Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart?June 24th, 2024
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Professional Memberships

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