Samuel Reinhardt, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiac imaging and preventive cardiology. Dr. Reinhardt uses advanced imaging techniques, including echocardiography, cardiac CT (computed tomography) and cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), to capture detailed pictures of the heart and its function and guide care for a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Reinhardt has a particular interest in using his cardiac imaging expertise to help understand and treat patients with valvular heart disease, or heart valve problems. Separate from imaging, he also committed to preventive cardiology, helping patients make proactive lifestyle and medication choices to improve their heart health before problems arise.
Dr. Reinhardt works with patients to both treat existing conditions and protect long-term heart health. His goal is to ensure patients receive not only accurate diagnoses but also the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their care. Known for his thoughtful, patent-centered style, Dr. Reinhardt takes time to explain test results and treatment options in ways that are easy to understand. He partners closely with patients, ensuring they feel supported and involved throughout their healthcare journey.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Reinhardt is actively involved in research to improve heart valve treatments, improve treatment of patients receiving structural heart procedures (including the Watchman left atrial appendage occlude device), and advance imaging techniques. His work is helping shape the future of cardiac care and supports better outcomes for patients everywhere. His work has been published in several respected, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Journal of the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Imaging, Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography and Journal of the American Heart Association.
Coronary artery bypass surgery improves restricted mean survival time in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Coronary artery bypass surgery improves restricted mean survival time in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Am Heart J Plus. 2025 Jun; 54:100538.
PMID: 40485767
Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure and Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients With Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Echocardiography in Real-World Practice.
Elevated Systolic Blood Pressure and Hemodynamic Parameters in Patients With Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Echocardiography in Real-World Practice. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2025 Jun; 38(6):509-511.
PMID: 39884444
Diastolic dysfunction evaluation by cardiovascular magnetic resonance derived E, a, e': Comparison to echocardiography.
Diastolic dysfunction evaluation by cardiovascular magnetic resonance derived E, a, e': Comparison to echocardiography. Physiol Rep. 2024 Dec; 12(23):e70078.
PMID: 39604208
Anticoagulation Alone vs Anticoagulation Plus Aspirin or DAPT Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.
Anticoagulation Alone vs Anticoagulation Plus Aspirin or DAPT Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Sep 03; 84(10):889-900.
PMID: 39197978
High- versus low-gradient aortic stenosis: Is our evaluation limited by aorto-mitral angle on cardiovascular CT?
High- versus low-gradient aortic stenosis: Is our evaluation limited by aorto-mitral angle on cardiovascular CT? Int J Cardiol. 2024 Aug 15; 409:132174.
PMID: 38754590
Implementing Formal Mitral Heart Team Improves Multidisciplinary Evaluation Rate and Survival of Patients With Severe Primary Mitral Regurgitation.
Implementing Formal Mitral Heart Team Improves Multidisciplinary Evaluation Rate and Survival of Patients With Severe Primary Mitral Regurgitation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 May 07; 13(9):e033324.
PMID: 38390804
Factors associated with reporting left ventricular ejection fraction with 3D echocardiography in real-world practice.
Factors associated with reporting left ventricular ejection fraction with 3D echocardiography in real-world practice. Echocardiography. 2024 Feb; 41(2):e15774.
PMID: 38329886
Variation in Reader-Reported Severity of Paradoxical Low-Flow Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis.
Variation in Reader-Reported Severity of Paradoxical Low-Flow Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2024 Apr; 37(4):466-467.
PMID: 37995937
Myocardial Injury on CMR in Patients With COVID-19 and Suspected Cardiac Involvement.
Myocardial Injury on CMR in Patients With COVID-19 and Suspected Cardiac Involvement. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2023 05; 16(5):609-624.
PMID: 36752429
Thirty-Day and 90-Day Episode of Care Spending Following Heart Failure Hospitalization Among Medicare Beneficiaries.
Thirty-Day and 90-Day Episode of Care Spending Following Heart Failure Hospitalization Among Medicare Beneficiaries. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2022 07; 15(7):e008069.
PMID: 35861780