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Christine Farmer is thankful to be able to receive her Vanderbilt cardiology care in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
July 18, 2023

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Clinic in Hopkinsville provides option for local care

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Clinic in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in partnership with the Jennie Stuart Medical Center, offers heart patients access to local resources and specialized care in Nashville if needed.

By Matt Batcheldor
Installing the wireless pacemaker requires only a minimally invasive surgery using a catheter inserted in a vein.
March 12, 2020

Tiny pacemaker helps keep patient’s heart in rhythm

In February, Martha Hawks became the Southeast’s first recipient of the Medtronic Micra AV, the latest version of the tiny pacemaker that Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute began testing in a clinical trial in 2014. The FDA approved the latest device in January.

By Matt Batcheldor
electricity arcing in a heart shape between two exposed wires
March 3, 2017

Mutation raises heart block risk

A newly identified genetic risk factor for heart block after surgery may help guide the course of postoperative care.

By Laura Daniel
September 18, 2014

Heart Institute testing world’s tiniest pacemaker

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is participating in a global clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of the world’s smallest pacemaker.

By Kathy Whitney