American Heart Association

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June 21, 2013

Rhythm response tied to gene variant

A genetic variant that increases risk for atrial fibrillation also impacts the response to a common therapy for the heart rhythm disorder.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 26, 2012

Preventing hardened heart valves

Blocking a serotonin receptor may provide a novel therapy for heart valve disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
November 16, 2012

Green tea for failing hearts?

The main antioxidant compound in green tea increases contractile force in isolated heart cells, suggesting it may be useful in heart failure.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 4, 2012

Teams, walkers ready to show support for Nashville Heart Walk

The American Heart Association’s 2012 Nashville Heart Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6.

By Kathy Whitney
September 20, 2012

VUSM students land Heart Association scholarships

Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students have been selected to receive the American Heart Association’s Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 13, 2012

New song, video set to help pump up Heart Walk awareness

At the inaugural Heart Walk Pep Rally last week, the Vanderbilt Heart Sounds introduced this year’s song, an original composition titled “Walk the Walk,” written by Cardiac Surgery administrative assistant Kurt Eger and cardiologist Mark Glazer, M.D.

By Kathy Whitney
May 14, 2012

Intestinal artillery launches anti-bacterial attack

The epithelial cells that line the intestines have a newly discovered mechanism for protecting us against microbes: they fire anti-bacterial "bullets" into the gut.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 20, 2012

Vanderbilt recognized by AHA as a fit-friendly company

By VUMC News and Communications
March 21, 2012

Obesity turns “good” cholesterol bad

Studies offer new insights into how obesity impairs the function of HDL, the “good” cholesterol.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 24, 2011

Fine-tuned protein makes memories

Researchers discover new wrinkles in how proteins build memories.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 27, 2011

Vanderbilt gets Start! Fit-friendly Companies Award

For the fourth consecutive year Vanderbilt has been recognized by the American Heart Association with its Platinum Level Start! Fit-friendly Companies Award.
By VUMC News and Communications
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