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. 2024 Aug 28;16(8):e68026.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.68026. eCollection 2024 Aug.

From Platelets to Preschoolers: The Pioneering Journey of Dr. Valentin Fuster in Cardiology and Global Health Education

Hoda Shabpiray  1 , Alborz Sherafati  1 , Ayda Fathollah Pour  1 , Elizabeth Schumacher  1 , Mani Khorsand Askari  1
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From Platelets to Preschoolers: The Pioneering Journey of Dr. Valentin Fuster in Cardiology and Global Health Education

Hoda Shabpiray et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Dr. Valentin Fuster's career, blending pioneering research with global health education, has profoundly influenced cardiology and public health. From his early life in Barcelona's medical community to groundbreaking contributions at major institutions like Mount Sinai and Harvard, Dr. Fuster has led transformative research on cardiovascular diseases and their prevention. His work spans from detailed studies on platelets and aspirin's preventative roles to innovative uses of MRI for understanding atherosclerosis. Beyond academia, he has significantly impacted public health through educational programs like the character "Dr. Ruster" on Sesame Street, advocating heart-healthy lifestyles to preschoolers worldwide. Dr. Fuster's dual focus on advanced medical research and community health initiatives exemplifies an integrated approach to tackling heart disease on multiple fronts.

Keywords: cardiovascular education; global health initiatives; medical innovation; public health advocacy; valentin fuster.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1. Dr. Valentine Fuster
Image source: "Feb. 1, 2019 THI CGR Valentin Fuster" by Texas Heart Institute is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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