Dr. David J. Cohen
Cost-Benefit, Benefit!
Dr. David J. Cohen (USA) currently serves as the Director of Clinical and Outcomes Research at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) in New York and as the Director of Academic Affairs at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Cohen specializes in applying cost-effective methodologies to cardiovascular interventions, providing critical insights into their economic value. His research also emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, offering a deeper understanding of how treatments affect patients’ quality of life and well-being. With over 500 scientific articles published in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), The Lancet, and JAMA, Dr. Cohen’s work has significantly influenced the fields of interventional cardiology and health economics. His extensive contributions have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in cardiovascular research and clinical practice, bridging innovation with patient care and economic sustainability.
One unforgettable experience was performing a valve-in-valve (VIV) TAVR procedure together, during which we learned the technique of fracturing the pre-existing surgical valve for the first time. With all our effort, we inflated the balloon, and at the moment the valve fractured, the indentation on the balloon suddenly disappeared. Startled, we thought the aortic root might have ruptured. After a brief pause, we all burst into applause.
Dr. David J. Cohen (USA) currently serves as the Director of Clinical and Outcomes Research at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) in New York and as the Director of Academic Affairs at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Cohen specializes in applying cost-effective methodologies to cardiovascular interventions, providing critical insights into their economic value. His research also emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, offering a deeper understanding of how treatments affect patients’ quality of life and well-being. With over 500 scientific articles published in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), The Lancet, and JAMA, Dr. Cohen’s work has significantly influenced the fields of interventional cardiology and health economics. His extensive contributions have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in cardiovascular research and clinical practice, bridging innovation with patient care and economic sustainability.
One unforgettable experience was performing a valve-in-valve (VIV) TAVR procedure together, during which we learned the technique of fracturing the pre-existing surgical valve for the first time. With all our effort, we inflated the balloon, and at the moment the valve fractured, the indentation on the balloon suddenly disappeared. Startled, we thought the aortic root might have ruptured. After a brief pause, we all burst into applause.