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Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who
Researchers discover how chronic inflammation worsens heart failure

Researchers discover how chronic inflammation worsens heart failure

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesStress-activated Cx3cr1+macrophages contribute to heart failure pathogenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08085-6If

Researchers discover how chronic inflammation worsens heart failure

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesStress-activated Cx3cr1+macrophages contribute to heart failure pathogenesis. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08085-6If
Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t
Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke
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
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
Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe
Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora
Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders
Positive experiences can protect children's heart health

Positive experiences can protect children's heart health

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsExperiencing childhood adversity can harm a child's heart health but positive experiences provide a buffer, acco

Positive experiences can protect children's heart health

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsExperiencing childhood adversity can harm a child's heart health but positive experiences provide a buffer, acco
New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea
Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l

Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l