Rikke Sørensen

Rikke Sørensen is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her clinical and research work focuses on advanced cardiac interventions and critical cardiovascular conditions.

Her research interests span several key areas in cardiology:

• Interventional cardiology, particularly Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Management of cardiogenic shock
• Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
• Thrombosis and platelet function
• Myocardial infarction and reperfusion strategies
• Cardiovascular interventions in elderly patients

Dr. Sørensen's recent research publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on critical cardiac conditions, particularly cardiogenic shock and complex interventions. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Circulation. A significant portion of her research involves large multicenter trials such as the DanGer Shock trial, STRATIFY trial, and NOTION-3 study, indicating her role in major collaborative research efforts in cardiology.

Her scientific contributions have gained considerable attention, with some publications being referenced in clinical guidelines, picked up by numerous news outlets (some cited by as many as 74 news outlets), and widely shared on social media platforms.