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Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart
Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to incr

Largest study to date finds multiple urinary metals play key role in cardiovascular disease and mortality

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainHigher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to incr
What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec
Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

by Keith Churchwell and Sadiya S. Khan,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen clinicians are discussing long-term health with a patient, we often find ourselves struggli

Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

by Keith Churchwell and Sadiya S. Khan,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen clinicians are discussing long-term health with a patient, we often find ourselves struggli
Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute
Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 2513 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased systolic blood pressu

Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 2513 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased systolic blood pressu
No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

by Elana GotkineFor Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older, there is no evidence of elevated stroke risk immediately after vaccination with either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, accor

No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

by Elana GotkineFor Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older, there is no evidence of elevated stroke risk immediately after vaccination with either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, accor
Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterEchoCLIP workflow. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02959-yArtificial intelligence experts at Cedars-Sinai and the Smidt Heart Insti

Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterEchoCLIP workflow. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02959-yArtificial intelligence experts at Cedars-Sinai and the Smidt Heart Insti
Experts: Women Need to Make Heart Health a Priority

Experts: Women Need to Make Heart Health a Priority

Experts: Women Need to Make Heart Health a PriorityByCyra-Lea Drummond, BSN, RNUpdated on July 31, 2022Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Ponomariova_Maria / Getty

Experts: Women Need to Make Heart Health a Priority

Experts: Women Need to Make Heart Health a PriorityByCyra-Lea Drummond, BSN, RNUpdated on July 31, 2022Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Ponomariova_Maria / Getty
Low fitness in youth associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age: Study

Low fitness in youth associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age: Study

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn extendedfollow-up studyconducted at the University of Jyväskylä and now published inScandinavian Journal of Medici

Low fitness in youth associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age: Study

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn extendedfollow-up studyconducted at the University of Jyväskylä and now published inScandinavian Journal of Medici
Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea