Posts by Rajeev Malhotra, MD, MS
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Newly Identified Genes Linked to Coronary Artery Calcification
Hanna Barnes, MD, Christian Lino Cardenas, PhD, PharmD, Rajeev Malhotra, MD, and colleagues add to the understanding of the genetic basis of coronary artery calcification by identifying 43 candidate genes at 11 chromosomal locations and demonstrating effects on cellular reprogramming leading to vascular calcification.
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Feasibility of a Viral Filter for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A proof-of-principle study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers demonstrated the feasibility of using an electrostatic filter for cardiopulmonary exercise testing during COVID-19, finding that it preserved the ability to test oxygen exchange.
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HDAC9 Is a Potential Therapeutic Target for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
A genome-wide association study has identified a previously unknown role for HDAC9 in the development of vascular calcification.
Biography
Rajeev Malhotra, MD, MS, is a cardiologist and principal investigator in the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, and an associate professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
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