Angela L. Brown

Dr. Angela L. Brown is a Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division at Washington University School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Hypertension Clinic. She specializes in the management of hypertension, high blood pressure, and diabetes, with a particular focus on cardiovascular health in diverse populations. Her clinical practice is based at the Center for Advanced Medicine Heart & Vascular Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where she has established a reputation for excellent patient care as evidenced by consistently high patient satisfaction ratings.

Dr. Brown's educational background includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University (1987), followed by her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine (1992), and residency training in Internal Medicine at The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis at Washington University (1995).

Her research focuses on hypertension management, particularly in African American populations, and she has been instrumental in developing global health initiatives for hypertension control in low-resource settings, notably in Rwanda. Dr. Brown has contributed significantly to major clinical trials on renal denervation for hypertension treatment and has been involved in Diabetes Prevention Program research examining the relationship between metabolic factors and cardiovascular outcomes. Her work bridges clinical cardiology with implementation science to improve hypertension care delivery worldwide.

Analysis of Dr. Brown's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on innovative hypertension treatments, particularly renal denervation techniques, and global health implementation strategies. Her work spans clinical trials, scientific statements for professional organizations, and implementation research in international settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding racial disparities in hypertension care and developing evidence-based approaches for blood pressure control across diverse populations.

• Contributed to American Heart Association scientific statements on hypertension management
• Key investigator in SPYRAL HTN clinical trials program
• Developed hypertension screening and management programs in rural Rwanda
• Active contributor to Diabetes Prevention Program research

Dr. Brown leads the Hypertension Clinic at Washington University and has been instrumental in developing and implementing hypertension care programs both domestically and internationally. Her global health work in Rwanda represents a significant effort to address cardiovascular disease in resource-limited settings through capacity building and implementation science approaches.