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An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa
Coronary function testing improves diagnosis of heart disease in women, study finds

Coronary function testing improves diagnosis of heart disease in women, study finds

byYale School of MedicineDemonstration of study population and outcomes. Credit:Journal of the American Heart Association(2024). DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.124.035852A Yale School of Medicine

Coronary function testing improves diagnosis of heart disease in women, study finds

byYale School of MedicineDemonstration of study population and outcomes. Credit:Journal of the American Heart Association(2024). DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.124.035852A Yale School of Medicine
Tracking troponin I over time to manage blood pressure and predict risk of heart disease

Tracking troponin I over time to manage blood pressure and predict risk of heart disease

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardiac troponins are a group of markers used to predict the risk of heart disease. However, it is not well understood h

Tracking troponin I over time to manage blood pressure and predict risk of heart disease

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardiac troponins are a group of markers used to predict the risk of heart disease. However, it is not well understood h
Researchers recommend update of dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

Researchers recommend update of dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

by University of SheffieldHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearch led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis, a

Researchers recommend update of dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

by University of SheffieldHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearch led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis, a
Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree
Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease risk assessment tools specific to women remain lacking, despite the fact that cardiovascular disease is the l

Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease risk assessment tools specific to women remain lacking, despite the fact that cardiovascular disease is the l
Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ
Study reveals new connection between impaired autophagy and heart failure

Study reveals new connection between impaired autophagy and heart failure

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCardiac-specificATG3deletion blocks autophagy and precipitates cardiac contractile dysfunction(A) ATG3, LC3 (MAP1LC3A), SQSTM1,

Study reveals new connection between impaired autophagy and heart failure

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCardiac-specificATG3deletion blocks autophagy and precipitates cardiac contractile dysfunction(A) ATG3, LC3 (MAP1LC3A), SQSTM1,
Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing
Mouse study finds fathers on unhealthy diets can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in their daughters

Mouse study finds fathers on unhealthy diets can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in their daughters

byUniversity of California - RiversideChangcheng Zhou (right) is seen here with Rebecca Hernandez, the first author of the research paper. Credit: Carrie Rosema.When they become fathers, men who

Mouse study finds fathers on unhealthy diets can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in their daughters

byUniversity of California - RiversideChangcheng Zhou (right) is seen here with Rebecca Hernandez, the first author of the research paper. Credit: Carrie Rosema.When they become fathers, men who
Updated guidelines issued for assessing prosthetic heart valves

Updated guidelines issued for assessing prosthetic heart valves

by Elana GotkineIn guidelines issued by the American Society of Echocardiography andpublished onlinein the January issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, up

Updated guidelines issued for assessing prosthetic heart valves

by Elana GotkineIn guidelines issued by the American Society of Echocardiography andpublished onlinein the January issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, up