Topic: Heart & Vascular Conditions July 13, 2018 Sicard recognized by vascular surgery societyHonored for lifetime dedication to field.National Leaders June 28, 2018 Kuehner commits $15 million to fund personalized medicine researchGift supports innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, prevention of heart disease.News Release June 13, 2018 Radiation beam to the heartDoctors halt deadly rhythm with noninvasive therapy.Outlook Magazine June 7, 2018 Scientists ID source of damaging inflammation after heart attackExisting drug dials down inflammation in mice.News Release January 9, 2018 You’re over 75, and you’re healthy. Why are you taking a statin?Source: New York Times December 13, 2017 Deadly heart rhythm halted by noninvasive radiation therapyFive patients treated for ventricular tachycardia.News Release December 13, 2017 A ‘game changer’ for patients with irregular heart rhythmSource: New York Times December 4, 2017 Pursuing a precision paradigmMedical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.Source: Washington Magazine November 14, 2017 Aggressive testing provides no benefit to patients in ER with chest painCT scans, cardiac stress tests don’t help in ruling out heart attack.News Release November 7, 2017 Washington People: Patrick JayPediatric cardiologist seeks keys to preventing congenital heart defects.Washington People September 19, 2017 Scientists find way to convert bad body fat into good fatPotential for treating obesity identified in mice.News Release September 11, 2017 Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.News Release August 23, 2017 English named 2017 Wylie ScholarProgram awards innovative early-career vascular surgeon-scientists.National Leaders March 29, 2017 Genetic errors associated with heart health may guide drug developmentOne family with rare gene mutation gives clues to preventing heart attacks.News Release February 20, 2017 Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedureChanges in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.News Release November 14, 2016 Van Hare named president-elect of Heart Rhythm SocietyPediatric cardiologist to advance arrhythmia research, education.National Leaders November 14, 2016 Obituary: Charles B. Anderson, former director of general surgery, 78Helped establish university's esteemed transplantation program.Obituaries June 16, 2016 Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generationsObesity can predispose offspring in multiple generations to metabolic problems.News Release March 14, 2016 Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patientsPatients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.News Release March 4, 2016 New guidelines open competitive sports to some athletes with heart conditionsNews Release March 2, 2016 Newly identified genetic errors may prevent heart attacksFindings may guide design of new drugs.News Release January 11, 2016 Atherosclerosis is Alzheimer’s disease of blood vessels, study suggestsProtein builds up as immune cells attempt to counteract plaque formation.News Release January 4, 2016 $4.1 million Clayco Foundation gift aids research into rare diseaseGift establishes Washington University as world leader in cerebroretinal vasculopathy research.News Release November 9, 2015 Washington People: Angela L. BrownBrown has devoted her career to helping patients control their hypertension and to training medical professionals in how to care for such patients.Washington People Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 Next ›