MarinaNikkiVernalisDO

Cardiology • Washington, DC

Echocardiography, Preventive Cardiology

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Office
2 Wramc # 2j38
6900 Georgia Ave,Nw
Washington, DC 20307
Phone+1 202-782-1555
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Education & Training

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1987 - 1988
National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1981 - 1983
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1981
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

MD State License 2016 - 2025
DC State License 1994 - 2018
PA State License 1978 - 1996
NJ State License 1987 - 1991
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Better Adherence to Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Efforts Trial Start of enrollment: 2007 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Results of a prospective cardiovascular disease prevention program.
Arn H. Eliasson, Mariam Kashani, Marina Vernalis> ;Preventive Medicine Reports. 2021 Mar 12
3 citations
Lipoprotein(a) Elevation: A New Diagnostic Code with Relevance to Service Members and Veterans.
Renata J.M. Engler, Emily Brede, Todd C. Villines, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Federal Practitioner. 2019 Nov 1
13 citations
Effect of a Counseling Session Bolstered by Text Messaging on Self-Selected Health Behaviors in College Students: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial
Janice Sandrick, Doreen Tracy, Arn H. Eliasson, Ashley Roth, Jeffrey Bartel, Melanie Simko, Tracy Bowman, Karen Harouse-Bell, Mariam Kashani, Marina N. Vernalis> ;JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth. 2017 May 17
17 citations
Lifestyle modification interventions differing in intensity and dietary stringency improve insulin resistance through changes in lipoprotein profiles.
Darrell L. Ellsworth, N. S. Costantino, Heather L. Blackburn, Renata J.M. Engler, Mariam Kashani, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Obesity Science & Practice. 2016 Sep 1
14 citations
Early Empowerment Strategies Boost Self-Efficacy to Improve Cardiovascular Health Behaviors
Mariam Kashani, Arn H. Eliasson, Elaine Walizer, Clarie E Fuller, Renata J.M. Engler, Todd C. Villines, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Global Journal of Health Science. 2016 Feb 2
3 citations
Gene expression profiling during intensive cardiovascular lifestyle modification: Relationships with vascular function and weight loss.
Heather L. Blackburn, Seóna McErlean, Gera L. Jellema, Ryan van Laar, Marina N. Vernalis, Darrell L. Ellsworth> ;Genomics Data. 2015 Mar 12
4 citations
A systematic approach incorporating family history improves identification of cardiovascular disease risk.
Mariam Kashani, Arn H. Eliasson, Marina Vernalis, Karla Bailey, Mary F. Terhaar> ;The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2015 Jul 1
14 citations
Importance of substantial weight loss for altering gene expression during cardiovascular lifestyle modification.
Darrell L. Ellsworth, Kimberly A. Mamula, Heather L. Blackburn, Fionnuala A. McDyer, Gera L. Jellema, Ryan van Laar, Nicholas S. Costantino, Renata J.M. Engler, Marina...> ;Obesity. 2015 Jun 1
121 citations
A Prospective Study of the Incidence of Myocarditis/Pericarditis and New Onset Cardiac Symptoms following Smallpox and Influenza Vaccination
Renata J.M. Engler, M.R. Nelson, Limone C. Collins, Christina E. Spooner, Brian A. Hemann, Barnett T. Gibbs, J. Edwin Atwood, Robin S. Howard, Audrey S. Chang, Daniel ...> ;Plos One. 2015 Mar 20
19 citations
Fatigued on Venus, sleepy on Mars—gender and racial differences in symptoms of sleep apnea
Arn Eliasson, Mariam Kashani, Robin S. Howard, Marina N. Vernalis, Randolph Modlin> ;Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung. 2015 Mar 1
54 citations
Impact of combat deployment and posttraumatic stress disorder on newly reported coronary heart disease among US active duty and reserve forces.
Nancy F. Crum-Cianflone, Melissa E. Bagnell, Emma K. Schaller, Edward J. Boyko, Besa Smith, Charles Maynard, Christi S. Ulmer, Marina N. Vernalis, Tyler C. Smith> ;Circulation. 2014 May 6
21 citations
Intensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Induces Sustainable Changes in Expression of Genes and Pathways Important to Vascular Function
Darrell L. Ellsworth, Daniel T. Croft, Jamie D. Weyandt, Lori A. Sturtz, Heather L. Blackburn, Amy Burke, Mary Jane Haberkorn, Fionnuala A. McDyer, Gera L. Jellema, Ry...> ;Circulation. Cardiovascular Genetics. 2014 Apr 1
20 citations
Improving assessment of cardiovascular disease risk by using family history: an integrative literature review.
Mariam Kashani, Arn H. Eliasson, Marina Vernalis, Linda L. Costa, Mary F. Terhaar> ;The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2013 Nov 1
10 citations
Cardiometabolic risk reduction in an intensive cardiovascular health program.
L.M. Voeghtly, D.M. Neatrour, David J. Decewicz, A. Burke, M.J. Haberkorn, F. Lechak, Heather L. Patney, Marina N. Vernalis, Darrell L. Ellsworth> ;Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases. 2013 Jul 1
6 citations
Recreational music-making alters gene expression pathways in patients with coronary heart disease
Barry Bittman, Daniel T. Croft, Jeannie Brinker, Ryan van Laar, Marina N. Vernalis, Darrell L. Ellsworth> ;Medical Science Monitor. 2013 Feb 25
6 citations
Readiness and Associated Health Behaviors and Symptoms in Recently Deployed Army National Guard Solders
Arn H. Eliasson, M. Kashani, Georgia G. Dela Cruz, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Military Medicine. 2012 Nov 1
77 citations
Perceived stress correlates with disturbed sleep: a link connecting stress and cardiovascular disease.
M. Kashani, Arn H. Eliasson, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Stress. 2012 Jan 1
6 citations
The effect of a one-year lifestyle intervention program on carotid intima media thickness.
Debra Marshall, Elaine Walizer, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Military Medicine. 2011 Jul 1
11 citations
Taking Aim at Nurse Stress: A Call to Action
M. Kashani, Arn H. Eliasson, Linda D. Chrosniak, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Military Medicine. 2010 Feb 1
21 citations
Effects of cardiovascular lifestyle change on lipoprotein subclass profiles defined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
David J. Decewicz, David M. Neatrour, Amy Burke, Mary Jane Haberkorn, Heather L. Patney, Marina N. Vernalis, Darrell L. Ellsworth> ;Lipids in Health and Disease. 2009 Jun 29
10 citations
Achievement of heart health characteristics through participation in an intensive lifestyle change program (Coronary Artery Disease Reversal Study).
Debra A. Marshall, Elaine Walizer, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 2009 Mar 1
15 citations
Performance of Whole-Genome Amplified DNA Isolated from Serum and Plasma on High-Density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Arrays
Daniel T. Croft, Rick Jordan, Heather L. Patney, Craig D. Shriver, Marina N. Vernalis, Trevor J. Orchard, Darrell L. Ellsworth> ;The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 2008 May 1
8 citations
The role of exercise in modulating the impact of an ultralow-fat diet on serum lipids and apolipoproteins in patients with or at risk for coronary artery disease.
Debra A. Marshall, Marina N. Vernalis, Alan T. Remaley, Elaine Walizer, John P. Scally, Allen J. Taylor> ;American Heart Journal. 2006 Feb 1
5 citations
Optimal healing environments for chronic cardiovascular disease.
Debra A. Marshall, Elaine Walizer, Marina N. Vernalis> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2004 Oct 22
11 citations
Intensive lifestyle modification: impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors in subjects with and without clinical cardiovascular disease.
Darrell L. Ellsworth, Sean C. O'Dowd, Barbara Salami, Alan Hochberg, Marina N. Vernalis, Debra Marshall, Jonathan A. Morris, Richard I. Somiari> ;Preventive Cardiology. 2004 Oct 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology - ACC
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