Drs Bertram Pitt & Pieter Muntendam - Heart Failure

Today's guests are Drs, Bertram Pitt & Pieter Muntendam two leading heart specialists.    Bertram Pitt, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a Professor of Medicine Emeritus in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to this role, he was the Director of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Pitt has conducted research in many areas of cardiovascular disease, with special emphasis on heart failure and ischemic heart disease.  Dr. Pitt has published more than 500 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional societies.  Pieter Muntendam, M.D., is the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of BG Medicine. He is a biopharmaceutical and healthcare executive with in-depth business experience ranging from early stage ventures to multinational corporations. Prior to this role, Dr. Muntendam served as President and CEO of BG Medicine from November 2004 through January 2012. Dr. Muntendam joined BG Medicine from NetNumina Solutions, Inc., a professional services company, where he served as Director of the Biopharma Healthcare Practice. Dr. Muntendam held executive positions with Organon International Inc. and Johnson & Johnson where he was appointed Vice President of Research and Development, International at Johnson & Johnson, and appointed as a member of the boards of directors for two Johnson & Johnson operating companies. Dr. Muntendam received his M.D. from Leiden University in the Netherlands.