Dr. Steven Pfau

Biography

Steven Pfau, MD, specializes in cardiovascular medicine with a focus on interventional cardiology. He serves as the cardiology section chief at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, addressing a range of cardiovascular conditions including ventricular tachycardia, atherosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease. Dr. Pfau is skilled in various advanced procedures including percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy and vascular endovascular surgery. His research interests comprise coronary artery disease ischemia, invasive coronary function testing angiography, telemedicine in peripheral artery disease, endothelial dysfunction in relation to COVID-19, and the effects of exercise therapy on vascular diseases. His work explores the implications of heart conditions on blood vessel function, particularly in the context of chest pain due to COVID-19 and the supervised exercise therapy for veterans experiencing leg pain due to inadequate blood circulation. Dr. Pfau is recognized for his contributions to research by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and holds a professorship in the Department of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.

Research Interests