Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Research and innovation from the cardiology experts at Vanderbilt Health Institute

Antagonist of Serotonin 2B Blunts Heart and PAH Remodeling

Stunning findings from the bench hold the promise of impacting heart-attack recovery and addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Analysis Shows Patterns in Pediatric Functional Seizure Readmissions

Female gender, bullying and family instability often observed in affected children.

High T Cell Totals in Plaques Drive Cardio Risks in Lupus

Immunology and cardiovascular systems interact as inflammatory conditions leading to higher atherosclerosis risk.

Mapping a Way to Fewer Post-Cardiac Transplant Biopsies

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging may offer a non-invasive alternative for assessing rejection.

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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Health Coaching Creates Lasting Lifestyle Changes

Study shows effectiveness is sustained beyond coaching period in patients managing chronic disease.

Getting Real: Teens with T1D Resist Low Carb Diets

Study measuring benefits of low carb diet becomes a reality-check on adolescent behavior.

At Increased Risk, Women Need Customized Cardiac Care

New Women’s Heart Center addresses women’s unique risks, from adolescence through post-menopause.

New Diagnostic Prediction Model for Pediatric MIS-C

Study offers diagnostic guidance for rare multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

Clinic Takes Broad View in Grappling with Long COVID

With questions still outnumbering answers, physicians in a long COVID clinic help patients caught in the pandemic kaleidoscope.

Exceeding Expectations to Improve ED STEMI Care

Study of ED patients receiving STEMI diagnosis reveals timing inconsistencies, health care disparities.