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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Innovative new therapy to treat atrial fibrillation

Innovative new therapy to treat atrial fibrillation

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a com

Innovative new therapy to treat atrial fibrillation

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a com
Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke
Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders
Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au

Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au
Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

by University Hospital of BonnCredit:Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae129The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role i

Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

by University Hospital of BonnCredit:Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae129The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role i
Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: Current diagnostic methods unreliable in women

Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: Current diagnostic methods unreliable in women

byMedical University of ViennaCumulative survival of male (left) and female (right) patients stratified according to the NYHA classification. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024).

Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: Current diagnostic methods unreliable in women

byMedical University of ViennaCumulative survival of male (left) and female (right) patients stratified according to the NYHA classification. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024).
When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologyEffects of VTA activation on left-ventricular function after AMI. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-0049

When the brain speaks, the heart feels it—the link between the brain's reward system and acute myocardial infarction

byTechnion - Israel Institute of TechnologyEffects of VTA activation on left-ventricular function after AMI. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-0049
Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

by Lori SolomonThere is substantial geographic variation in patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or mildly reduce

Large geographic variation seen with heart failure phenotypes

by Lori SolomonThere is substantial geographic variation in patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) or mildly reduce
A new tool to reclassify heart risk and reduce heart attacks

A new tool to reclassify heart risk and reduce heart attacks

by Tracey Ellis, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteCentral Illustration. The Lipidomic-Enhanced Risk Score Improves Intermediate-Risk Reclassification. Credit:Journal of the American College of

A new tool to reclassify heart risk and reduce heart attacks

by Tracey Ellis, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteCentral Illustration. The Lipidomic-Enhanced Risk Score Improves Intermediate-Risk Reclassification. Credit:Journal of the American College of
Why the most prescribed chemotherapy drug can cause serious heart damage

Why the most prescribed chemotherapy drug can cause serious heart damage

byTufts UniversityCD8+T cells infiltrate the heart concurrently with DR-induced cardiac pathology and systemic inflammation. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 1

Why the most prescribed chemotherapy drug can cause serious heart damage

byTufts UniversityCD8+T cells infiltrate the heart concurrently with DR-induced cardiac pathology and systemic inflammation. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 1
Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented
Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis