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What Is Heart Disease?

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease
Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by

Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by
Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHelical mCR with articulated magnetic tip. (A) The helical protrusion on the outer surface of the continuum robot, upon rotation, pushes the robot tip forward. (B) The seg

Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHelical mCR with articulated magnetic tip. (A) The helical protrusion on the outer surface of the continuum robot, upon rotation, pushes the robot tip forward. (B) The seg
Brief anger may impair blood vessel function, says new research

Brief anger may impair blood vessel function, says new research

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, whi

Brief anger may impair blood vessel function, says new research

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, whi
What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDCongestive heart failure (CHF)is the term used to describe what happe

What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDCongestive heart failure (CHF)is the term used to describe what happe
Under newly-revised guidelines, more stroke patients qualify for life-saving thrombectomy

Under newly-revised guidelines, more stroke patients qualify for life-saving thrombectomy

by Christopher DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUConn Health has elite expertise in a highly specialized cranial procedure known to be effective as an urgent

Under newly-revised guidelines, more stroke patients qualify for life-saving thrombectomy

by Christopher DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUConn Health has elite expertise in a highly specialized cranial procedure known to be effective as an urgent
Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia
An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei
Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc
Cryoprotectants for red blood cells: Evaluating safety and effectiveness by in vitro measures

Cryoprotectants for red blood cells: Evaluating safety and effectiveness by in vitro measures

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHistory of the development of small molecule- and macromolecule-based cryoprotectants for red blood cell cryopreservation. DMSO =&nbs

Cryoprotectants for red blood cells: Evaluating safety and effectiveness by in vitro measures

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHistory of the development of small molecule- and macromolecule-based cryoprotectants for red blood cell cryopreservation. DMSO =&nbs
Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes

Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117637Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with

Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117637Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with
New Guidelines Explain How to Manage Post-COVID Heart Problems

New Guidelines Explain How to Manage Post-COVID Heart Problems

ByCarla DelgadoPublished on March 25, 2022Fact checked byNick BlackmerFG Trade / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAlthough COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, it can cause serious hea

New Guidelines Explain How to Manage Post-COVID Heart Problems

ByCarla DelgadoPublished on March 25, 2022Fact checked byNick BlackmerFG Trade / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAlthough COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, it can cause serious hea