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“It’s elegant work,” said Dr. Harlan Krumholz, a cardiologist and professor at Yale School of Medicine who wasn’t involved in the study.

Place the tape measure just above that, around your entire waist, and connect the two points, making sure the tape is parallel to the floor and positioned snugly against the skin, says Kamil Faridi, an assistant professor in cardiovascular medicine at Yale School of Medicine. For some people, the tape measure covers the belly button. As long as you measure in the same spot consistently, that can help you monitor your waist circumference.

Meet Ibolya Csecs, MD, clinical fellow (cardiovascular medicine), who aims to use advanced cardiovascular imaging to detect disease earlier and better predict patient risk.

Generations of Yale physicians have treated patients and launched cutting-edge health care initiatives through Yale’s affiliation with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

New research suggests that cognitive traits observed in some individuals with type 1 diabetes may share underlying biological origins with the disease itself.

The Yale Department of Internal Medicine recently presented its third Voluntary Faculty Awards, honoring voluntary faculty who teach medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, and affiliated hospitals.

Coronary function testing performed in patients with symptomatic ischemia but nonobstructive arteries has a high diagnostic yield, is safe, and often leads to treatment that improves quality of life, according to the initial analysis of a prospective multicenter registry led by Samit Shah, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine).

Allison Gaffey, PhD, shares how struggles with stress, depression, and anxiety could be putting your heart at risk – and what to do about it. Plus, new research underscores the importance of a good night’s sleep.

Rohan Khera, MD, was selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to receive the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and impressive body of scientific research.