Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Cholesterol
October 2, 2014

Team spots key regulator for cholesterol production

A Vanderbilt University-led research team has discovered a “master regulator” for cholesterol production and transport in the liver — a tiny piece of RNA called microRNA-223.

By Bill Snyder
September 18, 2014

Prevention key to fight familial hypercholesterolemia

Imagine an inherited cause of early heart attacks that is more common than type-1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis, but goes largely unrecognized.

By Matt Batcheldor
Cholesterol
August 21, 2014

Major grant spurs deeper look into ‘good cholesterol’

In some cases, HDL, the “good cholesterol,” may not function properly and may actually accelerate atherosclerosis.

By Bill Snyder
Heart illustration
April 2, 2014

Development and disease in the aorta

Smooth muscle cells that line the aorta differ in development but not in the adult, a finding that has implications for understanding aortic development and disease.

By Peng Xu
February 27, 2014

Carr’s imaging expertise adds to heart disease fight

Jeffrey Carr, M.D., M.Sc., recently joined Vanderbilt as the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Radiology & Radiological Sciences and professor of Clinical Biomedical Informatics and Cardiovascular Medicine.

By Kathy Whitney
October 3, 2013

Framingham Heart Study’s landmark impact examined

While the Framingham Heart Study is often referenced throughout the halls of academia, few know its origin or can fully appreciate the contribution it has made to the understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

By Kathy Whitney
September 18, 2013

Fishing for new anti-cancer drugs

Vanderbilt investigators used an in vivo screen in zebrafish to identify a potential new anti-cancer drug.
By Leigh MacMillan
July 25, 2013

Byrd named president of echocardiography society

Benjamin Byrd III, M.D., professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, has been named president of the 16,000-member American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) for a one-year term following the society’s 24th Annual Scientific Sessions, which were held earlier this month in Minneapolis.
By Kathy Whitney
April 18, 2013

Wang to lead Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Thomas Wang, M.D., has joined Vanderbilt as director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the physician-in-chief of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute.
By Kathy Whitney
December 13, 2012

Hood takes role as associate chief medical officer for VMG

Cardiologist Rob Hood, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine and assistant chief medical officer for the clinics at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, has been named associate chief medical officer for Vanderbilt Medical Group.
By Paul Govern