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Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often
Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

by Elana GotkineNoninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to be presen

Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

by Elana GotkineNoninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to be presen
Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au

Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au
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
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c
Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when
New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to type 2 diabetes

New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to type 2 diabetes

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114573A University of Alberta pharmacology researcher has discove

New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to type 2 diabetes

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114573A University of Alberta pharmacology researcher has discove
Potential novel biomarkers of coronary heart disease discovered

Potential novel biomarkers of coronary heart disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDProtein-protein interaction network of validated coronary heart disease-associated proteins among participants without type 2 diabetes at baseline. Credi

Potential novel biomarkers of coronary heart disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDProtein-protein interaction network of validated coronary heart disease-associated proteins among participants without type 2 diabetes at baseline. Credi
Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-
New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2024.107546A new way to accurately measure heart function in resear

New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2024.107546A new way to accurately measure heart function in resear
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f
Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The