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R. Todd Hurst, MD, Cardiology, Phoenix, AZ, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

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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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

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • 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

  • The role of apoptosis in ventricular dilatation induced by chronic aortic regurgitation.
    Hurst RT, Moreno CA, Mukherjee P, Tinder TL, Bazter CM, Lombari TR, Appleton CP, Lee RW, FASEB J. 2005 Mar; 19(5 part II):A1667
  • Dobutamine echocardiographic findings and adverse cardiac events in orthotopic liver transplant recipients (Abstract LB-53).
    Umphrey LG, Lee KS, Reuss CS, Hentz JG, Vargas HE, Appleton CP, Hurst RT, Liver Transpl. 2006 May; 12(5):C-128
  • Relation between early diastolic transmitral flow, vortex formation time and myocardial regional diastolic function in professional football players.
    Cho EJ, Sengupta PP, Chandrasekaran K, Khandheria B, Roberts A, Hurst RT, EuroEcho, Lyon, France
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Lectures

  • Heart Failure: Role of Cardiovascular Ultrasound Interesting echo cases. 
    Milan, Italy
  • Echo Cases Contemporary Clinical Cardiology. 
    Vienna, Austria
  • Evaluating Vascular Health. What Works, What Does Not Work Contemporary Clinical Cardiology. 
    Vienna, Austria
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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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Hospital Affiliations