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Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f

Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f
Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo
Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found th

Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found th
COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n
Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

by National Institute of Standards and TechnologyThe heart-on-a-chip consists of a network of microchannels printed on a layer of polymer. Heart cells are placed within these microchannels to man

Heart-on-a-chip: A microfluidic marvel shaping the future of cardiovascular research

by National Institute of Standards and TechnologyThe heart-on-a-chip consists of a network of microchannels printed on a layer of polymer. Heart cells are placed within these microchannels to man
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb
Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables
Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

by Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammator

Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

by Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammator
Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for
CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found t

CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found t