Anton J.M. de Craen

Preventive Cardiology

Leiden University Medical Center

About

Anton J.M. de Craen works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Leiden University Medical Center.

Anton J.M. de Craen was a clinical epidemiologist at Leiden University Medical Center specializing in geriatrics. He served as scientific head of the departments of Internal Medicine, Gerontology, and Geriatrics and was appointed Professor of Clinical Epidemiology. His research focused on aging, cardiovascular risk factors, and genetic epidemiology.

Research focus

Statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reductionHypertension management in the elderlyGenetic factors in cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular risk assessment in older adultsLipoprotein metabolism and CV health

Impact

358 pubs · 23,637 cites · h-index 81

Affiliations

Work Experience

Professor of Clinical Epidemiology

Leiden University Medical Center · 2015 - 2016

Scientific Head of Departments of Internal Medicine/Gerontology and Geriatrics

Leiden University Medical Center · 2000 - 2016

Faculty Member, Department of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Leiden University Medical Center · 2000 - Present

Co-director

Dutch Cochrane Centre · 1998 - 2000