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Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.
Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids

Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids

byMcMaster UniversityGraphical AbstractResearchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making

Omega watch: Researchers develop new blood test for measuring levels of critical omega-3 fatty acids

byMcMaster UniversityGraphical AbstractResearchers at McMaster and the University of Guelph have discovered a convenient new way to track levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the bloodstream, making
Controlling thickness in fruit fly hearts reveals new pathway for heart disease

Controlling thickness in fruit fly hearts reveals new pathway for heart disease

bySanford-Burnham PrebysThis graphical abstract uses images from the study's experiments to highlight major findings regarding the role of a protein called CREB-regulated transcription co-ac

Controlling thickness in fruit fly hearts reveals new pathway for heart disease

bySanford-Burnham PrebysThis graphical abstract uses images from the study's experiments to highlight major findings regarding the role of a protein called CREB-regulated transcription co-ac
The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

by Brianna Wilson and Tom Szymanski,University of New MexicoThe structure of human PCSK9 in complex with LDL-R. LDL-R is shown in blue and the prodomain and catalytic domain of PCSK9 are shown i

The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

by Brianna Wilson and Tom Szymanski,University of New MexicoThe structure of human PCSK9 in complex with LDL-R. LDL-R is shown in blue and the prodomain and catalytic domain of PCSK9 are shown i
Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study

Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study

by Sahlgrenska AcademyCredit:Sleep Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.11.004Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a stud

Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study

by Sahlgrenska AcademyCredit:Sleep Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.11.004Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a stud
An Overview of Hypertensive Emergency

An Overview of Hypertensive Emergency

An Overview of Hypertensive EmergencyByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on October 28, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDAn extreme form of high blood pressure is called h

An Overview of Hypertensive Emergency

An Overview of Hypertensive EmergencyByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on October 28, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDAn extreme form of high blood pressure is called h
A shape-shifting robotic catheter could make heart surgery safer

A shape-shifting robotic catheter could make heart surgery safer

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringClinical workflow for the demonstrated device applications.(A) The device moves toward the right atrium through the superior vena cava via

A shape-shifting robotic catheter could make heart surgery safer

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringClinical workflow for the demonstrated device applications.(A) The device moves toward the right atrium through the superior vena cava via
Listen to your heart: AI tool detects cardiac diseases that doctors often miss

Listen to your heart: AI tool detects cardiac diseases that doctors often miss

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen your doctor listens to your heart through a stethoscope they're listening to the distinctive lub-dub sound made by the

Listen to your heart: AI tool detects cardiac diseases that doctors often miss

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen your doctor listens to your heart through a stethoscope they're listening to the distinctive lub-dub sound made by the
What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

by Deborah Lynn Blumberg,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGolden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks

What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

by Deborah Lynn Blumberg,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGolden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks
How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve HealthByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on January 28, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate is oneimp

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve HealthByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on January 28, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate is oneimp
When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart BlockByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on February 08, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD"Heart block" is a condition in wh

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart BlockByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on February 08, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD"Heart block" is a condition in wh
Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save billions

Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save billions

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteRelationship between increasing urinary sodium/potassium ratio and blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure (SBP, left) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP, right

Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save billions

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteRelationship between increasing urinary sodium/potassium ratio and blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure (SBP, left) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP, right