Cardiologist & Health Equity Researcher @UniversityofChicago Training: Jefferson, Hopkins, and Pitt; Pronouns: she/her
Chicago, IL
Joined June 2019
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Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
Some symptoms hide in plain sight.
The @UChicagoMed Section of Cardiology is supporting a community education event focused on ATTR Amyloidosis — raising awareness around a rare and often underrecognized heart condition.
Featuring Dr. Amber Johnson (@AmberJohnsonMD), Dr. Nitasha Sarswat (@SarswatNitasha), and College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL Pro Bowler Art Still.
📍 Chicago Theological Seminary
— Saturday, May 23, 2026
— 10:00 AM CST
— Brunch will be served
An important conversation around heart health, awareness, and early recognition.
Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
Thanks for the 🏷️ @hvanspall 💯 🎯 message. Unfortunately missing #AHA2025 in person this time but following the latest science via #SoMe
Last but definitely not least, Dr Grurusher Panjrath shares the latest data about how low is too low in managing blood pressure for patients with HFpEF?? Some data suggest that systolic less than 120 mmHg is associated with worse outcomes. Lowest risk of poor outcomes is 120-130
Hey Cardiologists!
What can we do?
Make sure you adjust BP meds as you diurese your patient. Be sure to think holistically about antihypertensives. As you drop MAP, creatinine will naturally increase, but this may not represent structural damage of the kidney #aha2025
Next up: Dr Shweta Bansal gives a nephrologist's perspective about HFpEF therapy in the setting of CKD. Spoiler alert: don't be afraid to treat! The conditions make each other worse, so don't wait to start therapy.
@AHAScience
There is synergy treating HFpEF, hypertension, and CKD says expert @hvanspall
Also, interestingly, ischemic heart disease is the number one cause of HF. But the leading cause in women is hypertension. Both are largely preventable!!
#aha25 #aha2025 @AHAScience
Shout out to @ChiadiNdumele for leading the foundational work leading the CKM science. #aha2025 @AHAScience
Session on deck! I'm looking forward to sharing my hot takes from this expert-led discussion! Thanks @AHAScience for the invitation to serve as social media moderator ❤️ #aha2025
Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
Thank you @UChicagoCardio & Jeanne DeCara for the invitation to give Grand Rounds.
Such an exciting time in medicine.
@UChicagoMed @UCCancerCenter #cardioonc
Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
🚀 The @cards_lab is leading a hands-on AI workshop at #AHA25 #QCOR25!
AI in Action: LLM-Powered Quality Assessment & Improvement in the EHR
Learn how to:
🔍 Use LLMs to measure care quality
⚡ Build real-time AI workflows
🌐 Implement scalable, equitable solutions
📍 Session: QCOR.01 | 💻 Bring your laptop!
#AIinHealthcare #EHR #QualityImprovement #DigitalHealth
Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
Champions of Discovery. Experts in Care.
@UChicagoMed faculty will present and lead key sessions at #AHA2025 — advancing innovation across electrophysiology, heart failure, imaging, and vascular medicine.
Featuring:
Dr. Rishi Arora • Dr. Henry Huang (@hhuang123) • Dr. Nitasha Sarswat (@SarswatNitasha) •
Dr. Jeanne DeCara • Dr. Tamar Polonsky • Dr. Amber Johnson (@AmberJohnsonMD)
#UChicagoMedicine #Cardiology #AHA2025 #HeartFailure #MedicalInnovation
@American_Heart
Proud mentor moment @UChiPritzker second year medical student #JustinBanks presents our findings about variables of cardiac rehab participation at @UChicagoCardio
#AACVPR #40thAnniversary #HealthEquity #Mentorship #ILookLikeACardiologist #CardiacRehab
tldr: SDOH matter!!
Amber Johnson, MD retweeted
Update:
Farewell to @HowardU, an institution that I love dearly, and to my patients, trainees, and colleagues.
Hello to a new adventure @RushUniversity. And as always ... #StayOnMission
