Erica C Leifheit-Limson PhD
Associate Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Departments & Organizations

School of Public Health: Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Research Interests
Psychosocial Epidemiology; Cardiovascular Disease; Stroke; Outcomes; Quality of Care
Education
- Ph.D., Yale University, 2010
Selected Publications
- Leifheit-Limson, E.C., Kasl, S.V., Lin, H., Buchanan, D.M., Peterson, P.N., Spertus, J.A., & Lichtman, J.H. (2012). Adherence to risk factor management instructions after acute myocardial infarction: The role of emotional support and depressive symptoms. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43(2):198-207. PMCID: PMC3374717
- Leifheit-Limson, E.C., Reid, K.J., Kasl, S.V., Lin, H., Buchanan, D.M., Jones, P.G., Peterson, P.N., Parashar, S., Spertus, J.A., & Lichtman, J.H. (2012). Changes in social support within the early recovery period and outcomes after acute myocardial infarction. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 73(1):35-41. PMCID: PMC3374926
- Leifheit-Limson, E.C., Reid, K.J., Kasl, S.V., Lin, H,. Jones, P.G., Buchanan, D.M., Parashar, S., Peterson, P.N., Spertus, J.A., & Lichtman, J.H. (2010). The role of social support in health status and depressive symptoms after acute myocardial infarction: Evidence for a stronger relationship among women. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes, 3(2):143-150. PMCID: PMC3016989

