The Heart
Scientists continue to explore the complexities of the cardiovascular system and the many nuances of heart health
- Autumn 2023
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The Heart Issue October 2023
With A-Fib on the Rise, Researchers Work to Fine-Tune Treatments
Atrial fibrillation is an electrical malfunction. But what triggers it remains a mystery.
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The Heart Issue October 2023
A Champion for Women's Heart Health
Nanette Wenger upended dogma by proving women are at risk for cardiovascular disease
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The Heart Issue October 2023
The Unwavering Purpose of Herman Taylor
A physician-researcher has spent his career advocating for better cardiovascular care for Black people
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The Heart Issue October 2023
Heart-Brain Health: A Two-Way Street
The health of the cardiovascular system is linked to the health of the brain — and vice versa
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The Heart Issue October 2023
COVID’s Damage Lingers in the Heart
Researchers increasingly find that the effects of infection by SARS-CoV-2 extend to the cardiovascular system
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The Heart Issue October 2023
What We Get When We Give
In addition to helping others, kindness can benefit one's health
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The Heart Issue October 2023
5 Questions With a Cardiologist and Author
A conversation with Haider Warraich
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The Heart Issue October 2023
Alumni Reflect on Game-Changing Medical Discoveries
Which scientific or medical development has excited you the most during your career?
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The Heart Issue October 2023
Master's Students Describe Their Career Aspirations
Meet master's candidates Aya Awwad and Michael Elnemais Fawzy
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The Heart Issue September 2023
MD Students Aim to Make Health Care Work for All
Three MD students — Gerry Serwald, Sam Steuart, and Zade Akras — discuss the paths that propelled them into leadership roles
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The Heart Issue November 2023
Stemming the Effects of Health Care on Climate Change
A conversation with Anand Bhopal
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The Heart Issue November 2023
How Can We Make Hospitals More Sustainable?
A conversation with Jonathan Slutzman
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The Heart Issue October 2023
How Digital Technologies Are Changing Health Care
An interview with Jagmeet Singh