Researchers discover how chronic inflammation worsens heart failure

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesStress-activated Cx3cr1+macrophages contribute to heart failure pathogenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08085-6If

Updated on: November 06,2024

Researchers discover how chronic inflammation worsens heart failure

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesStress-activated Cx3cr1+macrophages contribute to heart failure pathogenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08085-6If

Updated on:November 06,2024

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

Updated on: September 05,2024

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

Updated on:September 05,2024

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

Updated on: August 08,2024

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

Updated on:August 08,2024

Olympic Medicine: Excessive Exercise May Cause Heart Damage

Updated on: July 29,2024

Olympic Medicine: Excessive Exercise May Cause Heart Damage

Updated on:July 29,2024

Low cardiorespiratory fitness in youth associated with decreased work ability throughout adulthood, finds 45-year study

byUniversity of JyväskyläPath Diagram. The diagram shows statistically significant (P < .05) standardized regression coefficients (straight arrow), correlations (curved arrow), and SEs (in pa

Updated on: April 28,2024

Low cardiorespiratory fitness in youth associated with decreased work ability throughout adulthood, finds 45-year study

byUniversity of JyväskyläPath Diagram. The diagram shows statistically significant (P < .05) standardized regression coefficients (straight arrow), correlations (curved arrow), and SEs (in pa

Updated on:April 28,2024

Using 3D ultrasound to improve monitoring of dangerous aneurysms

by Nicole van Overveld,Eindhoven University of TechnologyEsther Maas (left) takes 3D+t-echo images of an aneurysm with a colleague. Credit: Catharina HospitalDuring her doctoral research, Esther

Updated on: April 28,2024

Using 3D ultrasound to improve monitoring of dangerous aneurysms

by Nicole van Overveld,Eindhoven University of TechnologyEsther Maas (left) takes 3D+t-echo images of an aneurysm with a colleague. Credit: Catharina HospitalDuring her doctoral research, Esther

Updated on:April 28,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Updated on: April 28,2024

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

Updated on:April 28,2024

Antibody that reduces inflammation may serve as cardio-immunotherapy for heart failure patients

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have reduced scar formation and improved heart function in mouse models of heart failure using a monoclonal antibody treat

Updated on: November 06,2024

Antibody that reduces inflammation may serve as cardio-immunotherapy for heart failure patients

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have reduced scar formation and improved heart function in mouse models of heart failure using a monoclonal antibody treat

Updated on:November 06,2024

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

Updated on: July 10,2024

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

Updated on:July 10,2024

New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

by Intermountain HealthcareNew study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulner

Updated on: November 27,2024

New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

by Intermountain HealthcareNew study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulner

Updated on:November 27,2024

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

Updated on: December 15,2024

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

Updated on:December 15,2024