Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Research and innovation from the cardiology experts at Vanderbilt Health Institute
Guidelines Help Healthcare Workers Treat Obstetric Hypertension
Two toolkits help clinicians identify hypertensive disorders and prevent emergencies during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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Oxidative Stress Examined in Cardiac Surgery
Randomized single-site study answers questions about the potential superiority of either approach.
Vanderbilt Heart-Transplant Team Sets International Record
Hard work, innovation led transplant center to accomplishment.
Blood Test to Assess Cardiovascular Fitness
A protein panel offers a quick glimpse into heart health.
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Medical expertise infused with integrated technology allows Vanderbilt Health specialists to build partnerships and elevate care in complex and specialized cases.
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Gray Zone for Flow in Single Ventricle Palliation
Short-term benefits of aortopulmonary collaterals lead to longer term burden as volumes increase.
Stage 1 Kidney Injury Linked to Heart Failure Subtype
Study uncovers relationship between two health conditions: AKI and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Measuring Mortality in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Evidence suggests systolic function and circumferential strain are key factors in cardiac health for DMD patients.
Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts
An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.
New Line of Defense Against Inflammation
Researchers home in on the last, much-neglected phases in the body’s response to injury.
Scaffolding Protein Found as Key to Vascular Reactivity
Results point to anion channel blockers to help mitigate reactive oxygen species in inflammation.