Alf Inge Larsen

Alf Inge Larsen is a Professor at Clinical Department 2 at the University of Bergen and a Senior Physician/Researcher at the Cardiology Department of Stavanger University Hospital. His research focuses on coronary plaque vulnerability, biomarkers, and exercise interventions in cardiovascular disease.

• Active Projects: COMPLETE-2, Exercise effects on cardiac biomarkers, and MICROS.
• Completed Projects: INCIDENCE OF RADIAL OCCLUSION.

Research Interests: Larsen’s work centers on identifying high-risk vulnerable plaques in myocardial infarction patients, the physiological implications of coronary lesions, and the impact of exercise training on endothelial function and cardiac biomarkers. His studies often integrate advanced imaging techniques and biomarker analysis to improve cardiovascular outcomes.

Collaborations: He collaborates with institutions including University of Oslo (UIO), University of California San Diego (UCSD), Karolinska Institute (KI), and hospitals across Norway and Europe.