Author: Matt Batcheldor
VUMC lauded for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care
Oct. 21, 2021—Vanderbilt University Medical Center was recently named a center of excellence for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.
Study finds genetic testing useful for young AFib patients
Oct. 7, 2021—Vanderbilt research shows that genetic testing in patients with early-onset atrial fibrillation can identify variants associated with more serious cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia syndromes that may otherwise remain undiagnosed.
Lindenfeld honored by Heart Failure Society of America
Oct. 7, 2021—Vanderbilt's JoAnn Lindenfeld, MD, has received the Pioneer Award from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) for being an innovator and pioneer in the field of heart failure.
‘Boot Camp’ helps sharpen critical care skills
Sep. 23, 2021—About 250 nurse practitioners and physician associates nationwide gathered over Zoom recently for Vanderbilt's annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.
Stevenson receives HFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Sep. 23, 2021—Vanderbilt's Lynne Warner Stevenson, MD, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Heart Failure Society of America.
VHVI reaches milestone in cardiac monitor implants
Sep. 15, 2021—Vanderbilt has reached a new milestone in implanting CardioMEMS remote cardiac monitoring devices.
VHVI offers latest therapies to treat atrial fibrillation
Sep. 9, 2021—Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute continues to offer the latest in therapies to treat atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib), the most common cardiac arrhythmia.
Novel LVAD allows patient to see family, celebrate milestones
Sep. 2, 2021—Brandon Cochran, a 39-year-old real estate agent in Louisville, Kentucky, was at home with his family in October 2020 when he went into cardiac arrest. His implanted defibrillator shocked him back to life, and he was hospitalized for seven months.
Family’s gift celebrates those who make transplants possible
Aug. 26, 2021—All Coleen Leszczynski ever wanted was to be normal. Born with a congenital heart disease (CHD), she labored to breathe, having only three-quarters the oxygen capacity of a healthy person. Still, she fought to live, serving as a cardiac nurse in her native Philadelphia area for more than 16 years. She wanted to help people like her.
DeFoe named executive director of Finance for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
Aug. 26, 2021—Mike DeFoe has been named executive director of Finance for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.
Magnet designation leader Downs set to retire
Aug. 25, 2021—Sabrina Downs, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC, is retiring as senior director of Nursing Professional Practice and Magnet Recognition, effective Sept. 3.
Transplant Pharmacy’s Osman donates kidney to former boss
Aug. 19, 2021—Over the last two years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Transplant Pharmacy technician Sarah Osman, CPhT, has become very familiar with the process of organ transplantation.
