Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
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A Continuum of Care for Body, Mind and Spirit at the Fontan Clinic
The opportunity for a rising number of patients to live decades after single ventricle palliation demands an expanded spectrum of care by congenital heart disease specialists.
Transcatheter Solutions Shift Heart Valve Treatment
Vanderbilt offers new minimally invasive transcatheter options for safe, effective interventional therapy.
Guidelines Help Non-specialists Treat Obstetric Hypertension
Two toolkits help clinicians identify hypertensive disorders and prevent emergencies during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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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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Stoking Successful Heart Replacement in Adults with CHD
Vanderbilt transplant expert weighs in on how to set up CHD patients to survive and thrive after transplantation.
Testing Normoxia vs. Hyperoxia for 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.
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.