Experienced in High Cholesterol

Dr. Virend Somers

Cardiology
MN - Heart
200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
Experienced in High Cholesterol
MN - Heart
200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
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Overview

Virend Somers is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Somers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Adenoidectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 334 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of High Cholesterol.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MN
Hospital Affiliations
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

MN - Heart
200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Call: 507-516-8195

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

A Prevalence and Incidence Study Investigating the Burden of Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sleep Apnea.
A Prevalence and Incidence Study Investigating the Burden of Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Sleep Apnea.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 26, 2025
A Prospective Incident Study of Arrhythmias in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A Prospective Incident Study of Arrhythmias in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 03, 2025
Cardiovascular Effects of Adderall in Healthy Adults. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Cardiovascular Effects of Adderall in Healthy Adults. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Lowering Blood Pressure by Sleep Extension: a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Lowering Blood Pressure by Sleep Extension: a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Cardiovascular Effects of Energy Drinks in Healthy Adults
Cardiovascular Effects of Energy Drinks in Healthy Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 18, 2022
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Physiologic Effects of Sleep Restriction
Physiologic Effects of Sleep Restriction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 20, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Pilot Study to Examine the Effects of Weight Gain on Adipose Tissue
Pilot Study to Examine the Effects of Weight Gain on Adipose Tissue
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 09, 2019
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Sleep Apnea and Vascular Function
Sleep Apnea and Vascular Function
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 13, 2017
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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334 Total Publications

Guest editorial: Obstructive sleep apnea, cellular senescence, and aging: A convergence of pathways driving cardiometabolic risk.
Guest editorial: Obstructive sleep apnea, cellular senescence, and aging: A convergence of pathways driving cardiometabolic risk.
Journal: Sleep medicine reviews
Published: November 08, 2025
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