Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

by Lori SolomonPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the&nb

Updated on: January 02,2024

Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

by Lori SolomonPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the&nb

Updated on:January 02,2024

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Updated on: October 09,2024

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Updated on:October 09,2024

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

Updated on: March 24,2024

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

Updated on:March 24,2024

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study: Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to research presented today atESC Congress 2024patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smokin

Updated on: September 05,2024

Study: Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to research presented today atESC Congress 2024patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smokin

Updated on:September 05,2024

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)

Updated on: March 30,2024

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)

Updated on:March 30,2024

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

Updated on: March 28,2024

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

Updated on:March 28,2024

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c

Updated on: March 05,2024

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: January 21,2024

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

Updated on:January 21,2024

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on: April 06,2024

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on:April 06,2024

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on:March 05,2024