William Grossman, MD

Research Interests: Diastolic function of the left ventricle; Prevention of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Summary: Dr. William Grossman has been a pioneer in research on diastolic function of the left ventricle and is editor of the widely respected textbook, "Grossman's Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography and Intervention,: which is used by cardiology trainees around the world. Grossman is the Charles and Helen Schwab Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology, and Director, Center for Prevention of Heart & Vascular Disease Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.