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Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin
Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role
Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in cardiovascular medicine, Black patients are 22% more likely than white patients to die in the hospital aft

Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in cardiovascular medicine, Black patients are 22% more likely than white patients to die in the hospital aft
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
Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

by Linda Skidmore,West Virginia UniversityNew West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what

Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

by Linda Skidmore,West Virginia UniversityNew West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what
Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car
New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women

New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows a

New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows a
Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association
Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The
30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) sugg

30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) sugg
Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's
Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressVision and rationale of the study. a) Main biological events and factors involved in the formation of a regenerative/hematoma clot (RH). b) Vision of the workflow from

Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressVision and rationale of the study. a) Main biological events and factors involved in the formation of a regenerative/hematoma clot (RH). b) Vision of the workflow from