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Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al
Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r
3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart HealthByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on December 16, 2021Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIRegular exercise is important for all adul

3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart HealthByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on December 16, 2021Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIRegular exercise is important for all adul
Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af
Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

by Compuscript LtdCatheter Ablation Technologies. (A) Fluoroscopic image depicting the cryoballoon catheter positioned at the pulmonary vein ostium. (B) Illustration depicting the principal design of

Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

by Compuscript LtdCatheter Ablation Technologies. (A) Fluoroscopic image depicting the cryoballoon catheter positioned at the pulmonary vein ostium. (B) Illustration depicting the principal design of
Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

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

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
Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset

Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset
Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ
Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply
ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6
Is hormone therapy good for heart health?

Is hormone therapy good for heart health?

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent studies show that women can experience bothersome menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, for longer than originally e

Is hormone therapy good for heart health?

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecent studies show that women can experience bothersome menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, for longer than originally e
A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating be

A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating be