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Luke Laffin, MD, Cardiology, Cleveland, OH, Cleveland Clinic

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Cardiology • Cleveland, OH

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

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Summary

  • Dr. Luke Laffin is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in resistant hypertension management, preventive cardiology and non-invasive cardiology.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    University of Chicago Medical CenterHypertension , 2014 - 2015
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Calgary
    University of CalgaryBachelor of Science, Chemistry, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • State Medical Board of Ohio
    State Medical Board of Ohio, OH 2018 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Society of HypertensionSpecialist in Clinical Hypertension
  • Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyDiplomate
  • National Board of EchocardiographyTestamur
  • Registered Physician in Vascular InterpretationRPVI

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Research Featured Presenter Award, Morton Arnsdorff Cardiovascular Research Day University of Chicago, 2014
  • Housestaff Choice, Research Award Winner, Department of Medicine Research Day University of Chicago, 2014
  • Teaching Award, Internal Medicine Clerkship, Spring University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Severe menses-associated hypertension successfully treated with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist  
    Laffin LJ, Jafar MS, Bakris GL, J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 1/1/2017
  • Catheter-based renal denervation for hypertension: will it ever be ready for “prime time” ?  
    Laffin LJ, Bakris GL, Am J Hypertens, 1/1/2016
  • Relationship between obesity, hypertension, and aldosterone production in postmenopausal african american females: a pilot study  
    Laffin LJ, Majewski C, Liao C, Bakris, GL, J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Hypertension: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease 
    Chapter: Aorta and Peripheral Arterial Disease in Hypertension 
    Page 416 - 426Laffin LJ, Tanaka A, Milner R, Ota TEditors: Bakris GL, Sorrentino M.Elsevier Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2017
  • Hypertension and Stroke 
    Chapter: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Summary of Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension and Critical Appraisal of the 2014 Expert Panel Guidelines 
    Page 131 - 150Laffin LJ, Bakris GLEditors: Aiyagari V, Gorelick PB.Springer International Publishing2016
  • Interventional Therapies for Secondary and Essential Hypertension 
    Chapter: Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation 
    Page 339 - 348Laffin LJ, Bakris GLEditors: Tsioufis C, Schmieder R, Mancia G.Springer International Publishing2016
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A map of SPRINT’s data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Besser SA, Alenghat FJ, Eur Heart J, 1/1/2017
  • A map of SPRINT's data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Besser SA, Alenghat FJ, Hypertension, 1/1/2017
  • SPRINT’s data-free zone.
    Laffin LJ, Morton Arnsdorf Research Day, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Hypertensive Crises 
    Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Primary Hypertension 
    Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Resistant Hypertension 
    University of Chicago, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • The One Habit That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure Overnight, According to a Cardiologist
    The One Habit That Can Lower Your Blood Pressure Overnight, According to a CardiologistMay 4th, 2023
  • Data from Target-HTN Trial Released at ACC23 Supports Use of Antihypertensive to Reduce Blood Pressure in Obese Patients
    Data from Target-HTN Trial Released at ACC23 Supports Use of Antihypertensive to Reduce Blood Pressure in Obese PatientsMarch 9th, 2023
  • Why Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young People?
    Why Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young People?February 9th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Luke Laffin, Dr. Luke Laffin, MD, Dr. L Laffin, Dr. Luke Joseph Laffin