Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD

Updated on: June 01,2024

Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD

Updated on:June 01,2024

Tirzepatide lowered risk of worsening heart failure and CVD death for obese adults

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the international SUMMIT trial, adults with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity taking tirzepatide for

Updated on: November 26,2024

Tirzepatide lowered risk of worsening heart failure and CVD death for obese adults

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the international SUMMIT trial, adults with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity taking tirzepatide for

Updated on:November 26,2024

Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

Updated on: March 30,2024

Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

Updated on:March 30,2024

Five-minute test during routine GP appointments could prevent stroke

by Sophia Antipolis,European Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according

Updated on: March 28,2024

Five-minute test during routine GP appointments could prevent stroke

by Sophia Antipolis,European Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according

Updated on:March 28,2024

Is hormone therapy good for heart health?

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent studies show that women can experience bothersome menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, for longer than originally e

Updated on: September 23,2024

Is hormone therapy good for heart health?

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent studies show that women can experience bothersome menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, for longer than originally e

Updated on:September 23,2024

World's first partial heart transplant proves successful in first year

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityThe world's first partial heart transplant has achieved what researchers have spent more than a year hoping for—functioning valves an

Updated on: March 26,2024

World's first partial heart transplant proves successful in first year

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityThe world's first partial heart transplant has achieved what researchers have spent more than a year hoping for—functioning valves an

Updated on:March 26,2024

Analyzing heart and kidney outcomes after canagliflozin treatment in older adults

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce the risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in patients with type 2

Updated on: November 05,2024

Analyzing heart and kidney outcomes after canagliflozin treatment in older adults

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce the risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in patients with type 2

Updated on:November 05,2024

Gene-based therapy may slow development of life-threatening heart condition

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice shows that replacement of a dysfunctional gene could prolong survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricula

Updated on: April 18,2024

Gene-based therapy may slow development of life-threatening heart condition

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice shows that replacement of a dysfunctional gene could prolong survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricula

Updated on:April 18,2024

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo

Updated on: August 08,2024

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo

Updated on:August 08,2024

Comparative Analysis of Small Extracellular Vesicles from Various Cell Sources for Cardiac Repair Post-Myocardial Infarction: Superiority of Embryonic Stem Cells

Updated on: October 27,2024

Comparative Analysis of Small Extracellular Vesicles from Various Cell Sources for Cardiac Repair Post-Myocardial Infarction: Superiority of Embryonic Stem Cells

Updated on:October 27,2024

New guidelines call for intensified BP targets, add blood pressure category to pinpoint heart attack, stroke risk

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUpdated European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension include a n

Updated on: September 05,2024

New guidelines call for intensified BP targets, add blood pressure category to pinpoint heart attack, stroke risk

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUpdated European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension include a n

Updated on:September 05,2024

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

Updated on: July 10,2024

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

Updated on:July 10,2024