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Dr. Paul D. Thompson, MD, is a cardiologist whose work centers on cholesterol, statins, and exercise and the heart. This introduction outlines his training, academic roles at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut, and his research.
Cardiologist Profile: Cholesterol, Statins, and Exercise Cardiology
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Current roles and interview topics
Dr. Paul D. Thompson, MD, is Chief of Cardiology Emeritus at Hartford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut, and Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Connecticut. In this MasterClass with Dr. Anton Titov, MD, he discusses cholesterol and statins, and exercise and the heart, from the athlete's heart to marathon running.
Training and career
Dr. Thompson studied at Tufts College and Tufts Medical School. He trained in internal medicine and cardiac catheterization at Tufts and in cardiology at Stanford. He joined the faculty of Brown University, became Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and then moved to Hartford Hospital, where he served as Chief of Cardiology.
Research, publications, and recognition
His research centers on cholesterol and statins, and on exercise and the heart. He was principal investigator and senior author of a randomized clinical trial of statins and skeletal muscle function, and first author of a clinical trial of bempedoic acid in patients with statin intolerance. He was also first author of national scientific statements on exercise and the heart, and chaired the task force on coronary artery disease for national recommendations on competitive athletes.
Dr. Thompson edited a textbook on exercise and sports cardiology and a book on statin-associated muscle symptoms, and he writes the blog 500 Rules of Cardiology. He has authored and co-authored over 500 peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals. He is a past president of a major professional organization for sports medicine and was the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award of a professional society for sports cardiology. He was also a competitive distance runner who finished sixteenth in the Boston Marathon.
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Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Hello! We are with Professor Paul D. Thompson, who is Chief of Cardiology Emeritus at Hartford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut, and Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Connecticut. Today we will discuss cholesterol and statins, and exercise and the heart, from the athlete's heart to marathon running. Let me first give you a brief overview of the professional career of Professor Paul D. Thompson.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Professor Paul D. Thompson studied at Tufts College and Tufts Medical School. He trained in internal medicine and cardiac catheterization at Tufts, and in cardiology at Stanford. He joined the faculty of Brown University, became Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and then moved to Hartford Hospital, where he served as Chief of Cardiology.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Professor Thompson was principal investigator and senior author of a randomized clinical trial of statins and skeletal muscle function. He was first author of a clinical trial of bempedoic acid in patients with statin intolerance. He was first author of national scientific statements on exercise and the heart. He chaired the task force on coronary artery disease for national recommendations on competitive athletes.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Research of Professor Thompson centers on cholesterol and statins, and on exercise and the heart. He edited a textbook on exercise and sports cardiology, and a book on statin-associated muscle symptoms. He writes the blog 500 Rules of Cardiology.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Professor Paul D. Thompson is a past president of a major professional organization for sports medicine. He was the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award of a professional society for sports cardiology. He was also a competitive distance runner who finished sixteenth in the Boston Marathon. Professor Thompson has authored and co-authored over 500 peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals. Professor Thompson, hello and welcome!