Linda R. Peterson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FASE

Linda R. Peterson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FASE

Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division

Research interest

Complications


Descriptor of Research

My research interest includes determining the effect of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes on myocardial metabolism, structure, and function in humans. In order to quantify these my research employs multiple phenotyping and imaging techniques, including positron emission tomography (PET), echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy.


Cardiovascular Division


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