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Integrating Behavioral Health Into Heart Care for a Healthier Heart: A Q&A with Matthew Burg, PhD
Matthew M. Burg, PhD, professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine), has spent much of his career investigating how stress and psychological experiences contribute to heart disease and heart disease outcomes. Burg, a clinical psychologist, was recently elected president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, an organization of scholars elected by their peers in recognition of their work to advance the broad field of behavioral health. In the following Q&A, he speaks about his presidency, recent research, and aspirations for better integrating behavioral and psychological health into cardiovascular medicine.