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William H. Frishman, M.D., is an internist and cardiologist with a research interest in cardiovascular pharmacology, clinical epidemiology, and geriatrics. Dr. Frishman has authored and co-authored more than 900 original articles, reviews, and book chapters. He has also edited, co-edited, authored, and co-authored twelve full-length textbooks, including the major text Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapeutics (McGraw-Hill), now in its second edition. Dr. Frishman published three books: Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Cardiovascular Disease (Elsevier 2005), Cardiovascular Regeneration and Stem Cell Therapy (Blackwell Futura, 2007), and Hypertension: A Clinical Guide (Lippincott, 2007). He is also the supplements editor for the American Journal of Medicine and a co-editor of the journal Cardiology in Review and the Yearbook of Medicine.
Education
- M.D., Boston University School of Medicine
Areas of Expertise
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Geriatrics
Honors and Awards
- Teaching Scholar Award of the American Heart Association
- Preventative Cardiology Academic Award from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- Distinguished Teacher Award, Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
Research
Dr. Frishman has served as a principal investigator in multiple NIH-funded studies, including the "Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly" (SHEP) Trial, the "Studies of Left Ventricular Dysfunction" (SOLVD), the "Women's Health Initiative Trial" (WHI), and the "Bronx Longitudinal Aging Study."
Publications
- Ahmad R, Ramchandani J, Smith D, et. al. "Cardiopulmonary Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis: Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001399
- Fisher K, Ligay A, Stratford M, et. al. "Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction and Sudden Cardiac Death in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Clinical Implications and Considerations for Care." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001392
- Whiteson HZ, Drogy M, Wasserstein DH, et. al. "Do They Practice What They Preach? A Cross-Sectional Study of Heart-Healthy Dietary, Exercise, and Sleep Habits in US Medical Students." Medical science educator, 36(3), (2026) 1295-1304. doi: 10.1007/s40670-026-02718-3
- Jha M, Chahodiya D, Matawala K, et. al. "Lipid-Lowering Efficacy and Safety of Obicetrapib Alone and as an Add on Therapy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001356
- Sasan BK, Amar G, Frishman WH, et. al. "Cerebrovascular Disease in Pregnancy: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, Diagnostic and Management Considerations, Long-Term Maternal Outcomes: A Narrative Review." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001400
- Agrawal SP, Lussier A, Thukral J, et. al. "Cardiotoxicity of Antibody-Drug Conjugates in HER2-Positive Cancer: Beyond Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Decline." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001390
- Annabi C, Frishman WH. "Implementation Gaps and Limitations of Statin Therapy in Young Adults: Bridging Guideline Recommendations and Real-World Practice." Cardiology in review, (), (2026) . doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000001385
