Professor

Dr. Christopher Stauthammer is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine under the specialty of Cardiology. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2004 and completed a general internship and cardiology residency at the University of Minnesota in 2008. He is currently employed at the University of Minnesota as a Professor in comparative cardiology as well as the Vice Chair of Clinical Service. His research interests include interventional cardiology and radiology, congenital heart disease and arrhythmias. His clinical interests involve all aspects of heart disease within large, small and exotic animals with a heavy focus on catheter based treatment modalities. Dr. Stauthammer’s teaching interest involve the implementation of active learning within the classroom. Dr. Stauthammer has received numerous teaching awards for his work in didactic and clinical teaching.

Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine

This presentation will review current concepts in managing patients with heart disease within a primary care setting.