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Feature: Dr. Manesh Patel Becomes AHA Volunteer President 2026-2027
Two Duke cardiology leaders are now shaping the future of heart health nationwide.
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Manesh Patel, M.D., has been named volunteer president of the American Heart Association for 2026-27, and Svati Shah, M.D., will serve as president-elect, continuing Duke's long legacy of cardiovascular leadership and discovery.
This recognition reflects decades of innovation at Duke Heart Center and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, and a continued commitment to bringing proven science to patients everywhere.
Read more via the American Heart Association's website.
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