Mark Haigney

Mark Haigney is an MD Cardiologist and Physician Scientist at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), specializing in Military Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (MiCOR) Cardiology. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology since 2022 and has established himself as a leading expert in cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in military and veteran populations.

Dr. Haigney completed his Cardiology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital (1990-1994) and received his medical education from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His extensive research career spans over three decades with more than 180 research outputs, significant media coverage, and over 7,500 citations reflecting his substantial impact in the field.

His primary research interests focus on Sudden Death in the Young and Drug Induced Arrhythmia, with particular emphasis on cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, opioid-related cardiovascular complications, and military-specific cardiovascular health issues. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Haigney leads multiple significant research projects including ERASE (Electrocardiogram Risk Assessment to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Events), SPIRIT (Sleep, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease in Injured veterans program), COVIVA (Ivabradine in Long Haul Covid), GEMINI (Genetic Contributions to Cardiac Arrest in the Military), and SCATES (Sudden Cardiac Arrest Tool for Electrocardiographic Screening in Military), demonstrating his commitment to addressing critical cardiovascular issues in military populations.

• Carol Johns Medal for Service (2013)

His editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology since 2022 and extensive media coverage of his research (19 press/media mentions including features in news outlets, blogs, podcasts, and Wikipedia) highlight his prominence in the field. His research has been widely disseminated with significant social media engagement and academic readership across platforms.

Dr. Haigney works extensively with collaborators including Lydia Hellwig, Ian Stewart, and Andrew Franzos across multiple institutions, focusing on translational research that bridges military medicine, cardiology, and public health to improve cardiovascular outcomes for service members and veterans.