Division Of Cardiovascular Medicine
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Study suggests new mechanism for lipid transporter
A new model suggests that a protein involved in the generation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) works differently than previously thought. Read MoreSep 15, 2022
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Potential protection from atherosclerosis
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a potential way to reduce atherosclerosis: blocking the modification of an HDL-associated enzyme by reactive molecules called isolevuglandins. Read MoreAug 19, 2021
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COVID-19 complication underdiagnosed
A mysterious inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 infection and first identified in children also occurs in adults, Vanderbilt researchers report. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Soy food, metabolism and the microbiome
Consumption of soy foods may shape the microbiome and protect against hypertension only in individuals with soy-responsive microbiota, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read MoreJul 27, 2020
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Race, hormones and diabetes risk
Variation in the levels of hormones called natriuretic peptides may contribute to racial differences in susceptibility to diabetes, suggesting that this hormone system may be a target for reducing risk of the disease. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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Study finds certain genetic test not useful in predicting heart disease risk
A Polygenic Risk Score — a genetic assessment that doctors have hoped could predict coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients — has been found not to be a useful predictive biomarker for disease risk. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Protein dynamics in the beating heart
To study the dynamics of structural proteins in the heart, Vanderbilt investigators generated a cellular tool they expect will be useful for screening drugs that affect heart muscle contraction. Read MoreDec 16, 2019
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All-in-one pill helps reduce blood pressure, cholesterol
A single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower cholesterol reduced the estimated risk of cardiovascular disease by 25%, according to a VUMC study. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Microbiome links diet to health
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the gut microbiome composition modulates how dietary nutrients are metabolized, with potential downstream consequences on metabolic health. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Wellcast: ‘Understanding Heart Disease in Women’
Sharmin Basher, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and physician at the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program, talks about important differences in heart disease in women as compared to men. Read more information on the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Program. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Enzyme protects against obesity-related heart disease
Vanderbilt scientists have discovered that a certain enzyme plays a crucial role in preventing obesity-related cardiac dysfunction. Read MoreJun 7, 2018
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Wang set to lead cardiology association
Thomas Wang, MD, Gottlieb C. Friesinger II Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, was recently named president-elect of the Association of Professors of Cardiology (APC) for 2018. He will subsequently serve as the president of the group in 2019. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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Smoking study personalizes treatment
A simple blood test is allowing Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers to determine which patients should be prescribed varenicline (Chantix) to stop smoking and which patients could do just as well, and avoid side effects, by using a nicotine patch. Read MoreNov 16, 2017
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Clue to pulmonary hypertension
Vanderbilt investigators have studied the relationship between race, cardiometabolic traits and pulmonary hypertension. Read MoreApr 13, 2017
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May 4 symposium to highlight heart-related basic, clinical research
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine will host the Vanderbilt Cardiovascular Symposium 2016 on May 4, highlighting ongoing vascular and heart-related basic and clinical research. Read MoreApr 21, 2016
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Study finds health literacy efforts ease readmission rates
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston recently collaborated on a study analysis to determine the effect of a tailored, pharmacist-delivered health literacy intervention on unplanned hospital readmission or emergency department visit following discharge. Read MoreMar 3, 2016
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Depression poses heart risk for HIV patients: study
The first study to suggest that major depressive disorder (MDD) is an independent risk factor for heart failure in HIV-positive adults has been published in Circulation. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Heart repair factor
A signaling factor called Wnt10b is a novel target for optimizing cardiac repair after a heart attack. Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Beckman to direct newly formed Section of Vascular Medicine
Joshua Beckman, M.D., MSc., previously a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has been named director of Vanderbilt’s newly formed Section of Vascular Medicine within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Delivering cells for heart repair
A polymer hydrogel material developed by Vanderbilt scientists improved the delivery of stem cells for heart repair. Read MoreJul 10, 2015