Thomas Wang
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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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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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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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Vanderbilt researchers’ papers among those most cited
Eight current faculty members at Vanderbilt have made this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited most frequently by other researchers. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Three faculty members elected to Association of American Physicians
The Association of American Physicians (AAP) is an honorary medical society founded in 1885 by Sir William Osler and six other physicians for “the advancement of scientific and practical medicine.” This year, 60 additional physician scientists were elected to the association, including three Vanderbilt faculty members. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Heart transplant program reaches major milestone
Surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) performed five heart transplants in four days to place the institution among an elite group of transplant centers in the country — reaching 1,000 heart transplantations. Read MoreApr 6, 2017
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VUMC lands NIH training grant in emergency care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has received a five-year, $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the Vanderbilt Emergency Care Research Training Program. Read MoreAug 25, 2016
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Study explores carb-loading’s effect on heart
Drinking a high carbohydrate shake can have an acute and detrimental effect on heart function, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) has found. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Learn about heart health at Wear Red Day
Health Plus presents an informative discussion about cardiovascular health by Dr. Thomas J. Wang at its Feb. 5 Lunch and Learn event. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Five VUMC faculty members on list of most frequently cited researchers
Five current faculty members at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have made this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited most frequently by others. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Photo: Discovery trio
Vanderbilt’s Thomas Wang, M.D., left, Nancy Brown, M.D., and David Bader, Ph.D., explored the human determinants of cardiovascular disease and treatment at last week’s Flexner Discovery Lecture. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Vanderbilt researchers to discuss heart disease, treatment at lecture
Three Vanderbilt University researchers on the cutting edge of discovery will discuss the “human determinants of cardiovascular disease and treatment” during the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Sept. 24. Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Study team uses metabolomics to study longevity
The keys to longevity have been a source of curiosity and the basis of many research studies for years, yet the mechanisms underlying a person’s ability to live a long life are still not fully understood. Read MoreApr 30, 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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BioVU to collect plasma in hunt for heart failure clues
Vanderbilt’s biobank, BioVU, has begun to collect and store plasma, the liquid part of blood, to aid studies of diseases ranging from heart failure and hypertension to breast cancer. Read MoreNov 6, 2014
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AHA grant creates coalition to prevent heart disease, stroke
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of four institutions that are part of a new research network aimed at preventing heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the world. Read MoreJul 10, 2014
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Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 22 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 24, 2014
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New faculty: Thomas Wang brings patient-oriented approach to cardiovascular research
Thomas Wang was born in Boston, raised in Boston and educated in Boston. But Vanderbilt's emphasis on personalized medicine in both research and clinical implementation lured him to Nashville. Read MoreOct 7, 2013
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Framingham Heart Study’s landmark impact examined
While the Framingham Heart Study is often referenced throughout the halls of academia, few know its origin or can fully appreciate the contribution it has made to the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Read MoreOct 3, 2013