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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Fontan circulation link to changes in the genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

Fontan circulation link to changes in the genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who have had surgery to create a Fontan circulation show changes in their genetic code, which may provide a new treatment opp

Fontan circulation link to changes in the genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who have had surgery to create a Fontan circulation show changes in their genetic code, which may provide a new treatment opp
Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

by Amy Huebschmann, Judith Regensteiner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple difference in the genetic code—two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome—c

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

by Amy Huebschmann, Judith Regensteiner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple difference in the genetic code—two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome—c
Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit
A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol
Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary

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

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
Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T
Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use
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
A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r
Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f

Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f