Karen Shanahan Dufour

Stephen Possick, MD, is cardiologist with a particular interest in the connection between the cardiovascular system and chronic liver disease. Chronic liver disease can harm the cardiovascular system, including a higher heart rate and greater cardiac output.

Steven Jacoby, MD became interested in treating heart disease after seeing how coronary heart disease, cholesterol disorders, and diabetes affected his family members. As a general cardiologist, Dr. Jacoby is often one of the first doctors a patient with a heart condition encounters at Yale Medicine. He likes to use models of hearts and diagrams of the cardiovascular system to explain what’s happening to patients and help put them at ease. “Every patient is different,” he says. “We talk about the long-term consequences of each treatment and what each patient’s fears are.”

Dr. Nathan Kruger, MD, is a specialized medical professional affiliated with Yale Medicine, based in Orange, CT. Supported by a team of world-renowned researchers and educators, Dr. Kruger is dedicated to providing advanced cancer treatments and comprehensive care to patients. Yale Medicine emphasizes innovative research and collaboration among specialists, ensuring that patients receive top-tier medical expertise and technology. The institution is committed to improving patient health outcomes through cutting-edge treatment options and supportive resources. Generated from the website