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

Updated on: March 23,2024

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

Updated on:March 23,2024

Pig hearts kept alive outside the body for more than 24 hours offers hope for many humans needing a transplant

by FrontiersDiagrams of NEHP circuits. Credit:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1325169Fifty-six years after the first human-to-human heart transplant

Updated on: April 06,2024

Pig hearts kept alive outside the body for more than 24 hours offers hope for many humans needing a transplant

by FrontiersDiagrams of NEHP circuits. Credit:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1325169Fifty-six years after the first human-to-human heart transplant

Updated on:April 06,2024

Live longer, die healthier: Mice model reveals cells that can improve cardiac and metabolic function

byUniversity of ConnecticutGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.006Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age, but no one wants to be decrepit.

Updated on: August 26,2024

Live longer, die healthier: Mice model reveals cells that can improve cardiac and metabolic function

byUniversity of ConnecticutGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.07.006Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age, but no one wants to be decrepit.

Updated on:August 26,2024

Heart vest could help predict sudden cardiac death risk

byUniversity College LondonUCL medical student Mansoon Tamangin the ECGI vest. Credit: University College LondonA reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine de

Updated on: December 30,2023

Heart vest could help predict sudden cardiac death risk

byUniversity College LondonUCL medical student Mansoon Tamangin the ECGI vest. Credit: University College LondonA reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine de

Updated on:December 30,2023

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on: March 14,2024

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on:March 14,2024

Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the 'trap' of clot-causing immune response

by University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineWhen the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic p

Updated on: April 07,2024

Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the 'trap' of clot-causing immune response

by University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineWhen the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic p

Updated on:April 07,2024

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Updated on: July 24,2024

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Updated on:July 24,2024

Reduced heart rate fluctuations due to disruption of the body's internal clock may double risk of death in diabetics

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDisruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Updated on: September 23,2024

Reduced heart rate fluctuations due to disruption of the body's internal clock may double risk of death in diabetics

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDisruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Updated on:September 23,2024

Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. Ac

Updated on: March 15,2024

Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. Ac

Updated on:March 15,2024

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

Updated on: February 24,2024

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

Updated on:February 24,2024

Can Heart Failure Be Reversed?

Updated on: January 17,2024

Can Heart Failure Be Reversed?

Updated on:January 17,2024

Experimental pacemaker converts heartbeat energy to recharge battery

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharg

Updated on: January 04,2024

Experimental pacemaker converts heartbeat energy to recharge battery

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharg

Updated on:January 04,2024