Topic: Cardiovascular Division March 18, 2026 Stopping GLP-1s raises risk of heart attack, stroke and death, study saysSource: CNBC February 25, 2026 6 in 10 women will develop heart disease or stroke by 2050, heart association projectsSource: STAT January 29, 2026 Immunotherapy reduces plaque in arteries of miceHarnessing T cells could expand heart disease therapies beyond lowering cholesterol.News Release December 11, 2025 New Plaza West Tower expands WashU Medicine’s advanced, research-driven heart and vascular care16-story tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital increases access to life-saving care and state-of-the-art imaging across the region.Medical Campus & Community June 24, 2025 Stitziel named scholar-innovatorCardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease.Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders June 24, 2025 Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identifiedFixing problems in cholesterol metabolism could stave off a leading cause of blindness, according to new research in mice, human plasma samples.News Release April 30, 2025 A New Study Raises Alarms About Plastics and Heart Disease. Here’s What to Know.Source: The New York Times October 23, 2024 Immunotherapy blocks scarring, improves heart function in mice with heart failureAntibody that reduces inflammation could serve as cardio-immunotherapy for heart failure patients.News Release June 21, 2024 Stitziel honored by American Heart AssociationCardiologist recognized for contributions to genomics, precision medicine.National Leaders April 30, 2024 Diwan named inaugural Shaeffer professorNoted physician-scientist studies molecular underpinnings of cardiovascular disease.News Release March 29, 2024 Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths'Polypills' recommended to reduce heart attacks, strokes but have been slow to gain favor.News Release December 6, 2023 Improving heart health to save lives during, after pregnancy aim of programsCommunity-based approaches in St. Louis and Nigeria supported with NIH grants.News Release August 22, 2023 Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack, but most don’t take itDaily aspirin use is inexpensive and could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally.News Release August 12, 2022 Sweitzer named vice chair of clinical research in medicineWill serve as director of clinical research in cardiology.Medical Campus & Community May 2, 2022 Cardiovascular inflammation, heart failure focus of $6 million grantImmune system may be key to new therapies for cardiac diseases.News Release February 23, 2022 Researchers elected to American Society for Clinical InvestigationAdeoye, Chen, Lavine, Schwarz honored for clinical research.National Leaders February 21, 2022 Mann honored by American College of CardiologyCardiologist receives distinguished scientist award.National Leaders February 11, 2022 Diabetes, metabolic syndrome in mice treated with novel class of compoundsImproves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar.News Release February 4, 2022 Obituary: Robert E. Kleiger, professor of medicine, 87Cardiologist known for electrocardiography expertise, dedication to teaching.Obituaries December 3, 2021 How COVID-19 harms the heartSource: National Geographic November 3, 2021 Popular heart failure drug no better than older drug in sickest patientsStudy suggests older drug may be safer for an advanced form of heart failure.News Release September 30, 2021 Blood marker could help ID those at risk of debilitating peripheral artery diseaseCould also lead to earlier diagnosis, improved therapies for cardiovascular disease.News Release August 19, 2021 $6.2 million grant to fund Center for Perioperative Mental HealthResearchers to study ways to improve mental health for surgery patients.News Release July 16, 2021 Prabhu named cardiovascular division directorCardiologist’s research focuses on how immune system contributes to heart failure.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›
