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Two women pose outdoors in front of a brick wall; the woman on the left wears an orange shirt, and the woman on the right wears a black cardigan over a patterned blouse.
July 15, 2021

Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer’s disease

A research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports in Neurology that greater stiffening of the aorta, the main artery in the human body, is associated in older adults with increased Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology as reflected in a range of neurochemical indicators measured in cerebrospinal fluid.

By Paul Govern
November 7, 2018

Low health literacy associated with early death for cardiovascular patients

Patients hospitalized with a cardiovascular event are more likely to die within one year if they have low health literacy, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study released this week in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

By Craig Boerner
November 19, 2015

VUMC named among top cardiovascular hospitals in U.S.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been named one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals in cardiovascular services by Truven Health Analytics.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Peanuts and almonds arranged in the shape of a heart on dark wooden planks.
March 2, 2015

VU study finds peanut consumption associated with decreased total mortality and mortality from cardiovascular diseases

If you’re looking for a simple way to lower your risk of dying from a heart attack, consider going nuts.

By Kathy Whitney
Illustration of red blood cells flowing through a narrowed blood vessel partially blocked by a yellow fatty plaque.
December 17, 2014

Target for atherosclerosis therapies

A newly identified “atheroprotective” gene is a tool for exploring plaque pathophysiology and may be a good target for therapies to slow atherosclerosis progression.

By Leigh MacMillan
Hands holding a bright red heart-shaped object, overlaid with an electrocardiogram-style heartbeat line and a faint grid; a blurred person appears in the background.
December 11, 2014

Study finds few meet criteria for healthy cardiovascular lifestyle

When it comes to taking care of our hearts, there is a big divide between what we should do and what we actually do, a new multi-institution study reports.

By Vanderbilt Health News