Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

Updated on: March 05,2024

Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

Updated on:March 05,2024

Heart-on-a-chip model used to glean insights into COVID-19-induced heart inflammation

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoVascularized heart-on-a-chip model for SARS-CoV-2–induced myocardial inflammation.(A) Illustration of the components of the InVADE system. Endothelial cells wer

Updated on: April 27,2024

Heart-on-a-chip model used to glean insights into COVID-19-induced heart inflammation

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoVascularized heart-on-a-chip model for SARS-CoV-2–induced myocardial inflammation.(A) Illustration of the components of the InVADE system. Endothelial cells wer

Updated on:April 27,2024

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s

Updated on: November 22,2024

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s

Updated on:November 22,2024

Meta-prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Risk: A New Era of Personalized Prevention

By integrating advanced data science with personalized medicine, it opens the door to a future where heart disease is not only treatable—but preventable.

Updated on: April 19,2025

Meta-prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Risk: A New Era of Personalized Prevention

By integrating advanced data science with personalized medicine, it opens the door to a future where heart disease is not only treatable—but preventable.

Updated on:April 19,2025

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

Updated on: May 08,2024

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

Updated on:May 08,2024

Social and environmental factors may raise risk of developing heart disease and stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who live in areas with social and environmental adversities may have up to twice the increased risk for developing heart disea

Updated on: March 30,2024

Social and environmental factors may raise risk of developing heart disease and stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who live in areas with social and environmental adversities may have up to twice the increased risk for developing heart disea

Updated on:March 30,2024

Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to

Updated on: March 15,2024

Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to

Updated on:March 15,2024

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between

Updated on: July 08,2024

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between

Updated on:July 08,2024

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

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

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

Updated on: March 15,2024

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

Updated on:March 15,2024

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines

Updated on: March 15,2024

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines

Updated on:March 15,2024