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Digital consultations found to improve the rate at which heart failure patients receive optimal medication

Digital consultations found to improve the rate at which heart failure patients receive optimal medication

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with heart failure, a condition affecting more than 60 million worldwide, are four times more likely to receive t

Digital consultations found to improve the rate at which heart failure patients receive optimal medication

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with heart failure, a condition affecting more than 60 million worldwide, are four times more likely to receive t
Research identifies predictors of venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer

Research identifies predictors of venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study presented atThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 2024 Annual Meetingin San Antonio, Texas, examines the on

Research identifies predictors of venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study presented atThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 2024 Annual Meetingin San Antonio, Texas, examines the on
Unlocking new regenerative pathways in iPS cell–derived epicardium for cardiac repair

Unlocking new regenerative pathways in iPS cell–derived epicardium for cardiac repair

byKyoto UniversityCredit: Kyoto UniversityEfforts to foster both intrinsic and extrinsic regenerative responses in heart failure have once again brought iPS cell technologies to the forefront, t

Unlocking new regenerative pathways in iPS cell–derived epicardium for cardiac repair

byKyoto UniversityCredit: Kyoto UniversityEfforts to foster both intrinsic and extrinsic regenerative responses in heart failure have once again brought iPS cell technologies to the forefront, t
Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine
Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAlmost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAlmost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral
Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie
There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."
Off-the-shelf wearable trackers provide clinically-useful information for patients with heart disease

Off-the-shelf wearable trackers provide clinically-useful information for patients with heart disease

byUniversity of BirminghamOverview of the RATE-AF randomized trial wearable study. mcg = micrograms; mg = milligrams; RATE-AF = RAte control Therapy Evaluation in permanent Atrial Fibrillation.

Off-the-shelf wearable trackers provide clinically-useful information for patients with heart disease

byUniversity of BirminghamOverview of the RATE-AF randomized trial wearable study. mcg = micrograms; mg = milligrams; RATE-AF = RAte control Therapy Evaluation in permanent Atrial Fibrillation.
Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,

Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,
Giving pharmacists feedback improved care for veterans with heart failure

Giving pharmacists feedback improved care for veterans with heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists who received active feedback about their heart failure patients increased the frequency of their patient interactions an

Giving pharmacists feedback improved care for veterans with heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists who received active feedback about their heart failure patients increased the frequency of their patient interactions an
Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

by Lori SolomonThere is substantial geographic variation in patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or mildly reduce

Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

by Lori SolomonThere is substantial geographic variation in patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or mildly reduce