Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin

Updated on:August 08,2024

Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.

Updated on: March 21,2024

Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.

Updated on:March 21,2024

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e

Updated on: September 23,2024

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e

Updated on:September 23,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.The study

Updated on: April 28,2024

Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.The study

Updated on:April 28,2024

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

Researchers find that using patients' own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts

by Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers have learned that by preserving large

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers find that using patients' own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts

by Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers have learned that by preserving large

Updated on:March 30,2024

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Updated on: November 26,2024

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Updated on:November 26,2024

New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 30% of the patients in a pilot program for those with psoriasis that was devised by resear

Updated on: March 30,2024

New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 30% of the patients in a pilot program for those with psoriasis that was devised by resear

Updated on:March 30,2024

Robotic arm-assisted remote echocardiograms found to have similar accuracy to those performed in person

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms

Updated on: September 04,2024

Robotic arm-assisted remote echocardiograms found to have similar accuracy to those performed in person

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms

Updated on:September 04,2024

Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib, research finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationLena Rivard M.D., M.Sc., electrophysiologist at Montreal Heart Institute and associate professor of medicine at Université de Montréal in Canada. Credit: Antoine Sato

Updated on: November 29,2024

Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib, research finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationLena Rivard M.D., M.Sc., electrophysiologist at Montreal Heart Institute and associate professor of medicine at Université de Montréal in Canada. Credit: Antoine Sato

Updated on:November 29,2024

Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

Updated on: November 27,2024

Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

Updated on:November 27,2024