Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Archive
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February 19, 2015
Vitamin D found to have no impact on blood pressure
Despite prior epidemiologic and experimental data to the contrary, new research shows that vitamin D supplementation does not reduce blood pressure in individuals with prehypertension or stage I hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. -
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. -
November 25, 2014
Protein implicated in atherosclerosis
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a new target for the prevention of atherosclerotic plaque development and cardiovascular disease. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.