Morten Schou

Clinical Professor Morten Schou is affiliated with the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His primary specialization is in Internal Medicine with a focus on Cardiology. Based in Copenhagen at Blegdamsvej 3, he maintains an active research profile with 344 publications to his name, demonstrating significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine.

Professor Schou's research interests center on cardiology, particularly heart failure management, cardiovascular epidemiology, and clinical trials. His work spans various aspects of cardiac care including therapeutic interventions, patient outcomes, and the intersection of metabolic disorders with cardiovascular disease. He has developed innovative approaches to patient care, including questionnaire development for assessing patient well-being and digital implementation strategies for medication adherence.

His recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on heart failure research with particular attention to specialized areas such as obesity paradox in heart failure, procedural interventions for acute heart failure, diabetes-heart failure relationships, and health disparities among immigrant populations. His work frequently employs Danish national registry data, reflecting a strength in large-scale population studies.

Professor Schou actively collaborates with leading cardiovascular researchers across Denmark, as evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. His research has garnered significant attention with multiple articles being picked up by news outlets and discussed across social media platforms including X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Reddit.

His clinical work appears to integrate closely with research activities, particularly in areas related to defibrillator management, pulmonary embolism rehabilitation, and pharmacological treatments for heart failure patients with comorbid conditions like diabetes.