2021 SAEMF/GEMA Research Pilot Grant - $10,000

"Barriers to Myocardial Infarction Care Among Persons Living with HIV in Tanzania”

Evidence suggests that in sub-Saharan Africa myocardial infarction (MI) is common and associated with high mortality, but locally-appropriate interventions to improve MI care are lacking, particularly among vulnerable populations such as persons living with HIV (PLWH). This study will quantify the burden of HIV among MI patients and identify barriers to care among this population.

Recipient

  • Julian Hertz, MD

    Julian T. Hertz, MD, MSc

    Duke University

    Julian Hertz, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine & Global Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University, medical school at Duke University, residency training in emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and his fellowship in Global Health at Duke.

    Dr. Hertz's primary interests include global health, implementation science, and undergraduate and graduate medical education. Dr. Hertz's research focuses on using implementation science methods to improve cardiovascular care both locally and globally. His current projects involve developing interventions to improve acute myocardial infarction care in Tanzania, to improve management of hypertension among Tanzanians with HIV, and to improve post-hospital care among patients with multimorbidity in East Africa.