Teresa De Marco, MD
Professor
Medicine
School of Medicine

415-502-8584

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary hypertension RESEARCH INTERESTS: Translational research in the diagnosis, prognosis, medical and surgical treatment for the above disease states

Awards

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  • Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2011
  • Teresa De Marco, MD, Conference Room, UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute, 2010
  • R.H. and Jane G. Logan Endowed Chair in Cardiology, University of California, San Francisco, 2009
  • Honoree, 500th Thoracic Transplant Celebration, University of California, San Francisco, 2008
  • Best Cardiologists in the Bay Area, San Francisco Magazine, 2005
  • Exceptional Physician Award, University of California, San Francisco, 2004
  • Best Cardiologists in Bay Area, San Francisco Magazine, 2003
  • Best Doctors in America, 2001-2011
  • Celebrated Faculty Women, University of California, San Francisco, 2001

Education & Training

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training University of California 2018
  • M.D. School of Medicine University of California Irvine 1982

Websites

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Publications (71)

Top publication keywords:
AmebiasisVentricular RemodelingCardiac Pacing, ArtificialAcanthamoebaHypertension, PulmonaryHeart-Assist DevicesMyocardial Perfusion ImagingPhosphorylcholineAmebicidesEndothelin-1Drugs, InvestigationalHeart TransplantationEndothelin Receptor AntagonistsRubidium RadioisotopesHeart Failure, Systolic

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  • World Health Organization Pulmonary Hypertension group 2: pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease in the adult--a summary statement from the Pulmonary Hypertension Council of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
    The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation 2012 Fang JC, DeMarco T, Givertz MM, Borlaug BA, Lewis GD, Rame JE, Gomberg-Maitland M, Murali S, Frantz RP, McGlothlin D, Horn EM, Benza RL
  • Prospective evaluation of elastic restraint to lessen the effects of heart failure (PEERLESS-HF) trial.
    Journal of cardiac failure 2012 Costanzo MR, Ivanhoe RJ, Kao A, Anand IS, Bank A, Boehmer J, Demarco T, Hergert CM, Holcomb RG, Maybaum S, Sun B, Vassiliades TA, Rayburn BK, Abraham WT
  • Chest
    Can pulmonary arterial hypertension be diagnosed by an elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure outside of the guideline criteria? 2011 Can pulmonary arterial hypertension be diagnosed by an elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure outside of the guideline criteria? Barnett CF, De Marco T. Chest. 2011 Sep;140(3):828-9;
  • The alpha-1D Is the predominant alpha-1-adrenergic receptor subtype in human epicardial coronary arteries.
    Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2009 Jensen BC, Swigart PM, Laden ME, DeMarco T, Hoopes C, Simpson PC
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    2009 McManus D, De Marco T. Pulmonary Hypertension. In Crawford M (ed): Current Diagnosis and Therapy: Cardiology, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill/Lange
  • Influence of diabetes on cardiac resynchronization therapy with or without defibrillator in patients with advanced heart failure.
    Journal of cardiac failure 2007 Ghali JK, Boehmer J, Feldman AM, Saxon LA, Demarco T, Carson P, Yong P, Galle EG, Leigh J, Ecklund FL, Bristow MR
  • Characterization and prognostic value of persistent hyponatreia in patients with severe heart failure in the ESCAPE trial. Arch Intern Med
    Characterization and prognostic value of persistent hyponatreia in patients with severe heart failure in the ESCAPE trial. Arch Intern Med 2007 Gheorghiade M, Rossi JS, Cotts W, Shin DD, Hellkamp AS, Pina IL, Fonarow GC, De Marco T, Pauly DF, Rogers J, DiSalvo TG, Butler J, Hare JM, Francis GS, Stough WG, O'Connor CM.
  • Effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy with or without defibrillator on survival and hospitalization in patients with NYHA class IV heart failure. Circulation
    Effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy with or without defibrillator on survival and hospitalization in patients with NYHA class IV heart failure. Circulation 2007 Lindenfeld J, Fledman AM, Saxon L, Boehmer J, Carson P, Ghali JK, Anand I, Singh S, Steinberg JS, Jaski B, De Marco T, Mann D, Yong P, Galle E, Ecklund F, Bristow M
  • J Card Fail
    Influence of diabetes on cardiac resynchronizaiton therapy with or without defibrillator in patients with advanced heart failure 2007 Ghali JK, Boehmer J, Feldman AM, Saxon LS, De Marco T, Carson P, Yong P, Galle EG, Leigh J, Ecklund FL, Bristow MR
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    2007 McGlothlin D, De Marco T. Perioperative Risk Assessment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients Undergoing General Surgery. Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension 2007; 6(2):66-73
  • Use and impact of inotropes and vasodilator therapy in hospitalized patients with severe heart failure.
    American heart journal 2007 Elkayam U, Tasissa G, Binanay C, Stevenson LW, Gheorghiade M, Warnica JW, Young JB, Rayburn BK, Rogers JG, DeMarco T, Leier CV
  • Use and impact of inotropes and vasodilator therapy in hospitalized patients with severe heart failure. Am Heart Journal
    Use and impact of inotropes and vasodilator therapy in hospitalized patients with severe heart failure. Am Heart Journal 2007 Elkayam U, Tasissa G, Binanay C, Wagoner L, Gheorghiade M, Warnica JW, Young J, Raybum BK, Rogers J, De Marco T, Leier CV
  • Effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy with or without a defibrillator on survival and hospitalizations in patients with New York Heart Association class IV heart failure.
    Circulation 2006 Lindenfeld J, Feldman AM, Saxon L, Boehmer J, Carson P, Ghali JK, Anand I, Singh S, Steinberg JS, Jaski B, DeMarco T, Mann D, Yong P, Galle E, Ecklund F, Bristow M
  • Gender Differences in In-Hospital Management and Outcomes in Patients with Decompensated Heart Failure: Analysis From the Acute Decompensated Heart Failure National Registry (ADHERE). J Cardiac Fail
    Gender Differences in In-Hospital Management and Outcomes in Patients with Decompensated Heart Failure: Analysis From the Acute Decompensated Heart Failure National Registry (ADHERE). J Cardiac Fail 2006 Galvao M, Kalman J, De Marco T, Fonarow GC, Galvin C, Ghali JK, Moskowitz RM and the ADHERE Scientific Advisory Committee, Investigators, Coordinators and Study Group
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    2006 De Marco T. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Women. Cardiology Reviews
  • Effect of treadmill testing and exercise training on self-efficacy in patients with heart failure.
    European journal of cardiovascular nursing 2005 Oka RK, DeMarco T, Haskell WL
  • Correlation between right ventricular indices and clinical improvement in epoprostenol treated pulmonary hypertension patients.
    Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 2005 Nath J, Demarco T, Hourigan L, Heidenreich PA, Foster E
  • Use of bivalirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor, and its reversal with modified ultrafiltration during heart transplantation in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
    The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation 2005 Mann MJ, Tseng E, Ratcliffe M, Strattman G, De Silva A, Demarco T, Achorn N, Moskalik W, Hoopes C
  • A unique method by which to quantitate synchrony with equilibrium radionuclide angiography. J Nucl Cardiol
    A unique method by which to quantitate synchrony with equilibrium radionuclide angiography. J Nucl Cardiol 2005 O’Connell JW, Schreck C, Moles M, Badhwar N, De Marco T, Olgin J, Lee B, Tseng Z, Kumar U, Botvinick EH
  • Correlation between right ventricular indices and clinical improvement in epoprostenol treated pulmonary hypertension patients. Echocardiography
    Correlation between right ventricular indices and clinical improvement in epoprostenol treated pulmonary hypertension patients. Echocardiography 2005 Nath J, De Marco T, Hourigan L, Heidenreich PA, Foster E.
  • The 6-min walk test (6MW) as an efficacy endpoint in pulmonary arterial hypertension clinical trials: demonstration of a ceiling effect. Vascul Pharmacol
    The 6-min walk test (6MW) as an efficacy endpoint in pulmonary arterial hypertension clinical trials: demonstration of a ceiling effect. Vascul Pharmacol 2005 Frost AE, Langleben D, Oudiz R, Hill N, Horn E, McLaughlin V, Robbins IM, Shapiro S, Tapson VF, Zwicke D, De Marco T, Schilz R, Rubenfire M, Barst RJ
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    2005 8. De Marco T, Rapaport E. Cor pulmonale. In Mason RJ, Broaddus VC, Murray JF, Nadel JA (eds): Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine, 4th edition. Philadelphia: Saunders
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    2005 De Marco T, McGlothlin D. Managing Right Ventricular Failure in PAH. Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension
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    2005 Mann MJ, Tseng E, Ratcliffe M, Strattman G, De Silva A, De Marco T, Achorn N, Moskalik W, Hoopes C. Use of bivalirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor, and its reversal with modified ultrafiltration …
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    2005 Oka RK, De Marco T, Haskell WL. Effect of treadmill testing and exercise training on self-efficacy in patients with heart failure. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs
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    2003 Choo DC, Huiskes B, Jones J, Fabbri S, Hawkins LA, Chatterjee K, De Marco T, Heywood JT. Amiodarone rescue therapy for severe decompensated heart failure initially unsuitable for beta-blockers. J …
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    2002 Soran O, Fleishman B, De Marco T, Grossman W, Schneider VM, Manzo K, de Lame PA, Feldman AM. Enhanced External Counterpulsation in Patients With Heart Failure: A Multicenter Feasibility Study. Congest…
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    2000 Kerwin WF, Botvinick EH, O’Connell JW, Merrick SH, De Marco T, Chatterjee K, Scheibly K, Saxon LA. Ventricular contraction abnormalities in dilated cardiomyopathy: Effect of biventricular pacing to …
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    2000 Missov E, De Marco T. Cor pulmonale. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
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    2000 Missov E, De Marco T. Cor pulmonale. Cur Treat Options Cardiovasc Med
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    2000 Nanevicz T, Piette J, Zipkin D, Serlin M, Ennis S, De Marco T, Modin G. The feasibility of a telecommunication service in support of outpatient congestive heart failure care in a diverse patient …
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    2000 Oka RK, De Marco T, Haskel WB, Botvinick E, Dae MW, Bolen K, Chatterjee K. Impact of a home-based walking and resistance training program on quality of life in patients with heart failure. Am J …
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    2000 Schwitter J, De Marco T, Kneifel S, Von Schulthess M, Jorg C, Arheden H, Ruhm S, Stumpf K, Buck A, Parmley WW, Luscher TF, Higgins C. Magnetic resonance-based assessment of global coronary flow and …
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    1999 Missov E, De Marco T. Clinical Insights on the use of highly sensitive cardiac troponin assays. Clin Chim Acta
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    1999 Oka RK, De Marco T, Haskell WL. Perceptions of physical fitness in patients with heart failure. Progress in Cardiovasc Nursing
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    1999 Schwitter J, De Marco T, Globits T, Sakuma H, Klinski C, Chatterjee K, Parmley WWP, Higgins CB. Influence of fenoldipine on left ventricular hypertrophy and systolic function in orthotopic heart …
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    1999 Zellner C, Protter AA, Ko E, Pothireddy R, De Marco T, Hutchison SJ, Chou TM, Chatterjee K, Sudhir K. Coronary vasodilator effects of BNP: Mechanisms of action in coronary conductance and resistance …
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    1998 De Marco T, Chatterjee K. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors in refractory heart failure: Bridge to ß-blockade? J Am Coll Cardiol.
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    1998 De Marco T, Parmley WW. ß-adrenergic blockers in the management of heart failure. Western J Med
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    1997 Chatterjee K, De Marco T. Management of Refractory Heart Failure. In Poole-Wilson PA, Colucci WS, Massie BM, Chatterjee K, Coats AJS (eds): Heart Failure Scientific Principles and Clinical Practice. …
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    1997 De Marco T, Goldman L. Predicting outcomes in severe heart failure. Editorial. Circulation
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    1997 Shinbane JS, Chu E, De Marco T, Sobol Y, Fitzpatrick AP, Lau DM, Klinski C, Schiller J, Griffin JC, Chatterjee KC. Evaluation of acute dual-chamber pacing with a range of atrioventricular delays on …
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    1996 Chou T, Sudhir K, Amidon T, Klinski C, De Marco T, Chatterjee K, Botvinick EH. Adenosine produces greater coronary hyperemic response in heart transplant recipients in comparison to dipyridamole. Am J…
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    1996 De Marco T, Chatterjee, K. Refractory heart failure: A therapeutic approach. J Intensive Care Med
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    1995 Barbant SD, Redberg RF, Tucker KJ, Chatterjee K, De Marco T, Foster E, Schiller NB. Abnormal pulmonary artery pressure profile after cardiac transplantation: An exercise Doppler echocardiographic …
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    1995 Chatterjee K, De Marco T. Treatment of Symptomatic Heart Failure In Dhalla NS, Beamish RE, Takeda N, Nagano M (eds): The Failing Heart. New York, NY, Raven Press, Ltd.
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    1995 Sudhir K, De Marco T, Kumar S, Maganti K, Amidon TM, de Groot CJ, Klinski C, Lau D, Keith F, Taylor RN, et al. Transcoronary and pulmonary vascular dynamics of endothelin-1 in cardiac transplant …
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    1994 Cavero PG, Sudhir K, Galli F, De Marco T, Keith F, Chatterjee K. Effect of orthotopic cardiac transplantation on peripheral vascular function in congestive heart failure: Influence of cyclosporine …
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    1994 Chatterjee K, Wolfe CL, De Marco T. Non-glycoside inotropes in congestive heart failure. Are they beneficial or harmful? Clinics of North America
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    1994 De Marco T, Keith F. Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation In Parmley WW, Chatterjee K, (eds): Cardiology. Philadelphia JB Lippincott Publishing Co.,
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    1994 Sudhir K, MacGregor JS, De Marco T, De Groot CJM, Taylor RN, Chou TM, Yock PG, Chatterjee K. Cyclosporin impairs release of endothelin derived relaxing factor in epicardial and resistance coronary …
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    1993 Bersin RM, Kwasman M, Lau D, Klinski C, Tanaka K, Khorrami P, De Marco T, Wolfe CL, Chatterjee K. Importance of oxygen-hemoglobin binding to oxygen transport in congestive heart failure. British Heart…
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    1993 Galli FC, Damon LE, Tomlanovich SJ, Keith F, Chatterjee K, De Marco T. Cyclosporine induced hemolytic uremic syndrome in a heart transplant recipient. J Heart Lung Transplant
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    1993 Tucker K, Redberg R, Ploss D, De Marco T, Foster E, Schiller N. Noninvasive assessment of the pulmonary artery pressure response to exercise after uncomplicated heart transplantation. J Heart Lung …
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    1991 Hosenpud JD, De Marco T, Frazier OH, Griffith BP, Menkins AH, O'Connell JB, Olivari MT, Valentine HA. Progression of systemic disease and reduced long-term survival in patients with cardiac …
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    1991 Sudhir K, Fitzgerald P, MacGregor JA, De Marco T, Chatterjee K, Yock P. Transvenous coronary ultrasound imaging: A novel approach to visualization of the coronary arteries. Circulation
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    1991 Truit LC, Denaro CP, Lake JR, De Marco T. MR imaging of reversible cyclosporine-A neurotoxicity. AJNR
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    1991 White M, Rouleau J-L, Ruddy TD, De Marco T, Moher D, Chatterjee K. Decreased coronary sinus oxygen content: A predictor of adverse prognosis in patients with severe heart failure. J Am Coll Cardiol
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    1990 Chatterjee K, De Marco T. Systemic and coronary hemodynamics and pharmacodynamics of enalapril and enalaprilat in congestive heart failure. Drugs
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    1988 Chatterjee K, De Marco T, Rouleau J-L. Vasodilator therapy in chronic congestive heart failure. Am J Cardiol 1988; 62:46A-54A.
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    1988 Stein MG, De Marco T, Gamsu G, Finkbeiner W, Golden JA. Computed tomography: Pathologic correlation in lung disease due to tocainide. Am Rev Respr Dis 1988; 137:458-60
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    1987 Axelrod RD, De Marco T, Dae M, Botvinick EH, Chatterjee K. Hemodynamic and clinical evaluation of piroximone, a new inotrope-vasodilator agent, in severe congestive heart failure. J Am Coll Cardiol …
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    1987 De Marco T, Chatterjee K. A patient with fatigue and jugular venous distention. The Complicated Cardiovascular Patient
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    1987 De Marco T, Chatterjee K. A patient with refractory congestive heart failure. The Complicated Cardivascular Patient. 1987; 1(2):20-31
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    1987 De Marco T, Daly PA, Liu M, Kayser S, Parmley WW, Chatterjee K. Enalaprilat: A new parental angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor: Rapid changes in systemic and coronary hemodynamics and humoral …
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    1986 Hansen RM, Viquerat C, Wiener-Kronish JP, De Marco T, Bahtia S, Marks JD, Botvinick EH, Chatterjee K, Matthay. Poor correlation between pulmonary arterial wedge pressure and left ventricular end-…