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Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro
Vutrisiran offers a new lifeline to patients with progressive heart condition

Vutrisiran offers a new lifeline to patients with progressive heart condition

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVutrisiran significantly improved mortality, cardiovascular events and markers of disease progression in patients with transthyr

Vutrisiran offers a new lifeline to patients with progressive heart condition

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVutrisiran significantly improved mortality, cardiovascular events and markers of disease progression in patients with transthyr
Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo
What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?

What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past century brought profound advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, leading to

What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past century brought profound advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, leading to
A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can
New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National
EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo
New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?
Why Doesn't CPAP Reduce Heart Disease?

Why Doesn't CPAP Reduce Heart Disease?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCirculating levels of angiopoietin-2 are associated with median CPAP pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after coronary revascularization

Why Doesn't CPAP Reduce Heart Disease?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCirculating levels of angiopoietin-2 are associated with median CPAP pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after coronary revascularization
Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u
A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel