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Mena honored with YNHH patient experience award
Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD, an interventional cardiologist and associate professor of medicine, received the Yale New Haven Hospital PEACE award.
21 Oct 2021
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Low-dose aspirin has limited benefits in adults without heart disease: Yale experts explain why talking to a doctor can help
Preliminary guidelines suggest that adults who may be prone to cardiovascular disease may benefit more from blood pressure management or statins than aspirin.
19 Oct 2021
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Gaffey receives AHA research award
Allison E. Gaffey, PhD, has won a research award.
7 Oct 2021
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Improving the Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women
Dr. Samit Shah is leading a team to demonstrate the effectiveness of validated, but not widely administered procedures for the many women who have reduced blood flow to the heart without blocked arteries or cholesterol build-up often associated with heart disease.
19 Sep 2021
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Assessing an Insomnia Intervention for Black Women
Dr. Soohyun Nam is testing — for the first time — an evidence-based stress-reduction intervention for insomnia that has shown potential for addressing the underlying causes of sleep difficulty in a manner culturally sensitive to the needs of Black women.
19 Sep 2021
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Webinar: The Future of Heart Health for Women
Join Women's Health Research at Yale for a conversation on contemporary care and the latest research to improve cardiovascular disease outcomes for women.
13 Sep 2021
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Meet Yale Internal Medicine: Samit Shah, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
As part of our “Meet Yale Internal Medicine” series, today’s feature is on Samit Shah, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI, assistant professor of medicine (cardiology).
7 Sep 2021
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AHA Announces 2021 Early Career Investigator Award Finalists
Evangelos (Evan) Oikonomou, MD, DPhil, has been selected as a finalist for the Robert Levy Memorial Lecture and Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Early Career Investigator Award Competition.
20 Aug 2021
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Cody Pietras Appointed Executive Director of the Yale Cardiovascular Research Group
Cody Pietras, clinical trial design and regulatory affairs specialist, was recently appointed as the executive director of the Yale Cardiovascular Research Group (YCRG).
5 Aug 2021
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Yale’s Master of Health Science Program Elevates Career in Nuclear Cardiology
Cesia Gallegos Kattan, MD, MHS, an assistant professor, was the first fellow in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine to complete the two-year program while pursuing general cardiac and subspecialty training.
5 Aug 2021
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New Clinical Trial Evaluates Cardiovascular Outcomes in Tricuspid Valve Repair Without Open Heart Surgery
Investigators at the Yale School of Medicine are participating in an international study to evaluate the clinical outcomes of TriClip, the first non-surgical minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair device developed by Abbott.
27 Jul 2021
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Genome Sequencing Identifies Variants Possibly Linked to Cardiac Rhythm Disorder
A genetic mutation associated with a hereditary disorder in the cardiac electrical system has been identified, researchers at Yale School of Medicine reported July 21 in the journal Human Mutation.
26 Jul 2021
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Cardiology fellows in Connecticut value contacts, help with job search and research opportunities over work-life balance, study finds
Early career advancement in academic medicine relies on mentorship. The MENTOR study aims to understand how different expectations and needs shape the experiences of cardiology fellows and their faculty mentors.
14 Jul 2021
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Fellow Focus in Four: Jennifer M. Kwan MD, PhD, Cardiovascular Medicine
Jennifer M. Kwan, MD, PhD, is the first cardio-oncology fellow at Yale, spearheading a growing community of physicians in this rapidly evolving field.
12 Jul 2021
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Aneni recognized with YCCI Junior Faculty Scholar Award
Ehimen Aneni, MD, MPH, has been awarded a two-year KL-2 grant to assess the cardiovascular benefits of treating sleep apnea.
2 Jul 2021
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Forrester Lee, MD, Yale cardiologist and African-American historian, announces retirement
After 42-years of service Forrester “Woody” Lee, MD ’79, announced he will retire.
1 Jul 2021
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Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Introduces Incoming Fellows
The Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Training Program equips trainees for a lifetime of impact. We are pleased to welcome our incoming fellowship cohort.
30 Jun 2021
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House of Cards Journal Club presents: EXPLORER-HCM
The House of Cards Journal Club hosted a discussion with Daniel Jacoby, MD, on the EXPLORER-HCM trial.
23 Jun 2021
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WHRY Funds Studies on Heart Disease, Insomnia, and Pain
Women’s Health Research at Yale today announced funding for three new studies investigating a method for improving the diagnosis of heart disease in women, a therapy for clinically significant sleep disruption common in Black women, and the influence of biological sex on the underlying brain patterns that link pain and opioid use.
24 May 2021
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Leading in times of crisis: Yale physicians on team dynamics and effective leadership
Tariq Ahmad MD, MPH and John K. Forrest, MD discuss their past experiences with the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) leadership development programs and how academic medical centers can navigate the global pandemic.
21 May 2021