Liviu Klein

Liviu Klein, MD, MS is a prominent cardiologist and researcher specializing in advanced heart failure at UCSF Health. He holds several key positions:

Professional Roles

• Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center at UCSF Health2
• Director of Cardiology Clinical Research5
• Chief of Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Pulmonary Hypertension & Transplant at UCSF Hospitals7

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Klein's clinical interests focus on:

• Heart failure
• Cardiac arrhythmias in heart failure patients
• Device therapies for heart failure13

Research and Innovation

He is actively involved in clinical research, particularly:

• Investigating new treatments for heart failure
• Participating in clinical trials for heart failure therapies2

Education

Dr. Klein has an educational background that includes:

• Medical degree (MD)
• Master of Science degree (MS)
• Additional training from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management3

Achievements and Contributions

• Contributes to UCSF's renowned organ transplant program, which recently reached its 20,000th transplant4
• Regularly shares updates and insights on heart failure therapies through professional networks and events6
• Involved in cutting-edge research, including studies on left atrial to coronary sinus shunting for heart failure treatment2

Dr. Klein's work at UCSF Health demonstrates his commitment to advancing heart failure care through clinical practice, research, and education.