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Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationRecent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which

Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationRecent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which
Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi
Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the
New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first studies to attempt to treat early-stage heart failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary

New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first studies to attempt to treat early-stage heart failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary
Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

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

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
Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel
Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c
Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester
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
Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p

Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p
Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101667A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleague

Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101667A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleague