Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center
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Cognitive changes in ‘standing’ syndrome
Patients with orthostatic intolerance – problems when standing – have cognitive changes, even when seated, compared to healthy individuals. Read MoreJan 13, 2015
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Doris Duke awards enhance clinical research training
Vanderbilt University’s Cyndya Shibao, M.D., MSCI, has received a Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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Team effort boosts study of tachycardia syndrome
Vanderbilt University’s Satish Raj, M.D., MSCI, was very busy — and very visible — at the Dysautonomia International Conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Viral illness may spur ‘standing up’ disorder
Circulating “autoantibodies” possibly triggered by a viral illness may contribute an abnormally rapid heart rate or tachycardia upon standing that affects 500,000 Americans, mostly young women, according to researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreMar 13, 2014
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Combo combats dizziness
Some patients may need a combo of medications to combat a condition that causes dizziness. Read MoreMar 9, 2012