Distinguished in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

Dr. Connie Hess

Cardiology
University Of Colorado Hospital
1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
Aurora, CO 
Distinguished in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
University Of Colorado Hospital
1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, 
Aurora, CO 
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Overview

Connie Hess is a Cardiologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Hess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD).

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

University of Colorado Hospital
1665 Aurora Ct Fl 2, Aurora, CO 80045
Call: 720-848-0000
Other Locations
University of Colorado Hospital Authority
1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
Call: 720-848-0000

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Implementation of Vascular Care Team to Improve Medical Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patients
Implementation of Vascular Care Team to Improve Medical Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

110 Total Publications

Prescription of aspirin plus low-dose rivaroxaban in patients with peripheral artery disease after lower-extremity revascularization.
Prescription of aspirin plus low-dose rivaroxaban in patients with peripheral artery disease after lower-extremity revascularization.
Journal: Vascular medicine (London, England)
Published: April 30, 2025
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  • Atherosclerosis
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  • Peripheral Artery Disease
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  • Coronary Heart Disease
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  • Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
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  • Angina
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  • Cardiogenic Shock
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  • Heart Attack
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  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
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  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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  • Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
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  • Arterial Embolism
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