Topics: Heart and Vascular Institute

A blue-tinted graphic depiction of an adult, with their heart highlighted in orange.

Obesity linked with higher chance of developing rapid, irregular heart rate

Apr 18, 2018

People with obesity are more likely to develop a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

A woman in a blue shirt stands outside of a home, which is slightly out of focus in the background. The woman holds her hand to her chest, up near her neck.

The Medical Minute: Detecting the subtle signs of heart disease in women

Feb 21, 2018

Many women may write off fatigue, body aches and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest. What they might not realize is that those subtle symptoms could indicate something much more distressing: heart disease or the possibility of a heart attack.

A rear view of a man wearing a green vest and hat, sitting on a log. Next to him is a small tray with a drink and some fruits and vegetables. A shotgun is leaning against the log. The man is looking into a wooded area.

The Medical Minute: Helping hunters stay heart healthy

Nov 1, 2017

Hunters with risk factors for heart disease might worry more about having a heart attack while enjoying their sport than being hit by a stray bullet.

A graphic depiction of the cross-section of a blood vessel, with blood cells represented by numerous, small red and white discs.

The Medical Minute: Many treatments can mitigate blood clot dangers

Jun 29, 2017

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, describes the type of clots that can form in blood vessels of the arms or legs. Sometimes they can travel to the lungs, creating serious complications or even death.

The PaTH to Health diabetes study team received the Outstanding Collaborative Research Award for 2017 at Penn State College of Medicine. Members of the study team are pictured with Dean A. Craig Hillemeier, MD (standing, second from right in back row) and Vice Dean for Research Leslie Parent, MD (standing, right in back row). The other team members are seen standing in a large lecture hall, with some holding certificates or plaques.

2017 Research Recognition Awards honor College of Medicine faculty

May 17, 2017

The 2017 Research Recognition Awards, presented May 29, honored Penn State College of Medicine investigators in a variety of areas.

Approximately 40 people - all heart transplant recipients - pose for a photo on the steps of the University Conference Center on the Hershey Medical Center campus.

Dozens of heart transplant patients gather for reunion

May 9, 2017

Some of the 487 people who have received a new heart at Hershey Medical Center over the past three decades gathered to celebrate their successes.

A close-up depiction of arteries, shown in red against a light green background. The largest artery in view has a partial blockage.

Researchers awarded nearly $10 million to study peripheral arterial disease

Mar 15, 2017

A $9.7 million National Institutes of Health project grant to Penn State College of Medicine aims to improve the lives of millions of people living with peripheral arterial disease.

A computerized reproduction of a human, from the waist up, with the heart highlighted in red.

The Medical Minute: Treatment options for heart failure

Feb 15, 2017

Ask any doctor what can be done to maintain a healthy heart and the answer will most likely be eat healthy and exercise regularly. But what happens when someone's heart is not healthy and does not pump blood properly?

Faculty and staff from Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute pose for a photo. All are wearing red.

Medical Center and College of Medicine go ‘Red For Women’

Feb 4, 2017

Physicians and staff from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine donned red in recognition of National Wear Red Day.

A graphic render of a cross-section of a human heart. The heart and some nearby arteries are red, while other arteries are pictured as blue.

The Medical Minute: Minimally invasive treatments for structural heart disease

Feb 2, 2017

Although blockages in the arteries of the heart, also known as coronary artery disease, are the best known, there are many other diseases that involve the actual structures inside the heart.

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