Stavros Drakos

Stavros Drakos is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, with adjunct roles in Nutrition & Integrative Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. His academic appointments began in 2019. He holds certifications in medical licensure across the European Union and Utah. Drakos specializes in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. His research focuses on myocardial recovery, biomarkers, and LVAD therapies, with a strong emphasis on translational and clinical studies.

Drakos' teaching activities include supervising thesis research (PhD) and courses on cardiology and shock-related topics. His work integrates clinical and molecular approaches to predict outcomes in heart failure, leveraging large registries like VAD Wean and SCAI classifications.

His articles highlight advancements in LVAD weaning success, cardiogenic shock pathophysiology, and the role of biomarkers in guiding therapy. He has contributed to international guidelines on cardiogenic shock management and myocardial recovery criteria. Drakos collaborates across disciplines, including engineering and immunology, to address complex cardiovascular challenges.