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A Stroke at Age 27 Inspired Dedication to Cardiovascular Research

May 25, 2018, 8:59 AM

When Donna Arnett, dean of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, suffered a stroke at the age of 27, people didn't believe her. However, her experience as a stroke patient inspired her interest in cardiovascular research and how an individual's genes impact their risk.

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Why UK Researchers are Studying Firefighter Fitness

Apr 9, 2018, 8:33 AM

Police officers, firefighters and military personnel face daunting physical obstacles while on the job, often coupled with intense mental stress.

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Study: Two Drugs Prevent Heart Failure in Breast Cancer Patients

Mar 12, 2018, 11:13 AM

Dr. Maya Guglin presented data that shows adding beta blockers or ACE inhibitors to a chemotherapy regimen for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer significantly reduces cardiotoxicity.

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'Healthy Hearts for Women' Spotlights Cardiovascular Research

Feb 14, 2018, 9:02 AM

For the past four years, two junior faculty at UK have organized a symposium where outstanding scientists from UK and beyond present new scientific advances in women's heart health and explore translational cardiovascular research areas that merit further study.

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UK College of Medicine Receives Prestigious Grant to Investigate Vascular Disease

Jan 26, 2018, 9:41 AM

The American Heart Association has awarded a University of Kentucky and Baylor University research partnership $3.7 million to study aortic disease.

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Clinical Trial for Stroke Innovates Patient Care and Research at UK

Dec 21, 2017, 8:10 AM

Led by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists, the studies aim to develop new treatments using existing therapies that protect brain tissue after a stroke, and to learn more about the physiology of the event.

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Gill Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research Day Highlights Innovations in Cardiovascular Health

Nov 20, 2017, 9:11 AM

Over 350 researchers, students and guests attended the 20th UK Cardiovascular Research Day at the Lexington Convention Center, an annual event that celebrates the innovative research in cardiovascular health.

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Working Outside the Box: How a Markey Lab is Helping Stroke Patients

Nov 13, 2017, 8:57 AM

In a prime example of the unique type of cross-collaboration that takes place at academic medical centers, Markey's stem cell lab is working together with the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute to bring an innovative stroke clinical trial to UK HealthCare.

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Predicting How Healthy Your Heart Will be Years Down the Road

Oct 17, 2017, 9:18 AM

Testing and targeting treatment on a patient's virtual heart could lead to longer and healthier lives, especially for the 5.7 million adults with heart failure. Two UK researchers are working to make this a reality.

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Al-Siraj's Sex Chromosome Study Published in Circulation

Dec 14, 2016, 1:46 PM

Yasir Al-Siraj's research explores sex chromosome effects on vascular biology and may lead to sex-specific therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases.

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