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Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

by Emma O'Connor,Griffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mystery surrounding the targeted removal of red blood cells from the human body is at the center of new Griffith University r

Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

by Emma O'Connor,Griffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mystery surrounding the targeted removal of red blood cells from the human body is at the center of new Griffith University r
Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t
Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh
Minimally invasive treatment could offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure

Minimally invasive treatment could offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of

Minimally invasive treatment could offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of
Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card
AI yields promising results for advancing coronary angiography

AI yields promising results for advancing coronary angiography

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew insights from the AI-ENCODE study showed artificial intelligence (AI) successfully allowed the aut

AI yields promising results for advancing coronary angiography

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew insights from the AI-ENCODE study showed artificial intelligence (AI) successfully allowed the aut
Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l
Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia
Study shows impact of experience on outcomes in cardiac septal reduction procedures

Study shows impact of experience on outcomes in cardiac septal reduction procedures

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamUnadjusted and adjusted association of annualized operator and hospital volume with 30‐day in‐hospital mortality among patients undergoing septal

Study shows impact of experience on outcomes in cardiac septal reduction procedures

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamUnadjusted and adjusted association of annualized operator and hospital volume with 30‐day in‐hospital mortality among patients undergoing septal
 New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new protein risk score developed to predict the risk of death for persons with heart failure (HF) has demonstrated good calibra

New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new protein risk score developed to predict the risk of death for persons with heart failure (HF) has demonstrated good calibra
Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,
PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o