Circulation
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Researchers clarify role of blood cell mutations in disease
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a new method to analyze mutations in blood stem cells that can trigger explosive, clonal expansions of abnormal cells. Read MoreFeb 2, 2023
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Reduced kidney function may cause cardiovascular disease: study
An international team of investigators has found that mild to moderate reduction in kidney function may cause cardiovascular disease, even in people without symptoms of heart disease or diabetes. Read MoreDec 15, 2022
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Studies combine genetic testing, electronic health records to find undiagnosed diseases
Combining genetic testing with information from electronic health records revealed undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders and new conditions associated with inherited cancer gene mutations. Read MoreApr 28, 2022
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VUMC researchers find clue to drug-induced arrhythmias
Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have made a fundamental discovery about how the heart compensates for genetic variations that otherwise could trigger abnormal and potentially fatal heart rhythms. Read MoreFeb 24, 2022
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Gene study spots clues to heart risk for statin patients
A Vanderbilt-led research team has discovered genetic variations that increase the risk of heart attack even when patients are receiving a statin drug like Lipitor or Crestor to lower their blood cholesterol. Read MoreMay 3, 2018
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Report calls for greater awareness of rare cardiac disease
A national effort seeks to raise awareness about an uncommon cause of heart attacks in otherwise healthy, young and middle-aged women. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Study finds menthol cigarettes do not further increase smokers’ cardiovascular disease, stroke risk
Smoking is deleterious to health, but smokers who prefer menthol cigarettes to nonmenthol can breathe a sigh of relief…for now. Read MoreMay 17, 2016
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Prostate cancer survivors’ risk of heart disease studied
The 3 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States are likely to die from something other than cancer, thanks to early detection, effective treatment and the disease’s slow progression. Read MoreFeb 4, 2016
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Study shows poor heart function could be major Alzheimer’s disease risk
A healthier heart could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreMar 3, 2015
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Vitamin D found to have no impact on blood pressure
Despite prior epidemiologic and experimental data to the contrary, new research shows that vitamin D supplementation does not reduce blood pressure in individuals with prehypertension or stage I hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. Read MoreFeb 19, 2015
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Study finds few meet criteria for healthy cardiovascular lifestyle
When it comes to taking care of our hearts, there is a big divide between what we should do and what we actually do, a new multi-institution study reports. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Study tracks genes involved in heart rhythm disorders
A team led by Vanderbilt University investigators has discovered two new genes — both coding for the signaling protein calmodulin — associated with severe early-onset disorders of heart rhythm. Read MoreFeb 7, 2013
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Gene regulation found to play role in pulmonary hypertension
New findings from Vanderbilt researchers may explain why only some individuals who have inherited mutations that increase risk for pulmonary hypertension actually develop the disease. Read MoreOct 18, 2012