There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

Updated on: February 05,2025

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

Updated on:February 05,2025

AI-driven study redefines right heart health assessment with novel predictive model

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA deep learning-based ECG analysis tool is able to identify patients at high risk for poor right ventricular function. Areas deemed important by the AI for prediction a

Updated on: March 26,2024

AI-driven study redefines right heart health assessment with novel predictive model

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA deep learning-based ECG analysis tool is able to identify patients at high risk for poor right ventricular function. Areas deemed important by the AI for prediction a

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024

In our cellular 'glue,' scientists find answers about heart attacks, strokes and more

by University of VirginiaAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina p

Updated on: March 20,2024

In our cellular 'glue,' scientists find answers about heart attacks, strokes and more

by University of VirginiaAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina p

Updated on:March 20,2024

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

Updated on: July 11,2024

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

Updated on:July 11,2024

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis

Updated on: March 15,2024

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis

Updated on:March 15,2024

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on: January 21,2024

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on:January 21,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on: October 14,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on:October 14,2024

Novel thrombectomy system demonstrates positive safety and feasibility results in treating acute pulmonary embolism

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLate-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effect

Updated on: May 08,2024

Novel thrombectomy system demonstrates positive safety and feasibility results in treating acute pulmonary embolism

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLate-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effect

Updated on:May 08,2024

​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit

Updated on: March 21,2024

​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit

Updated on:March 21,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on: April 18,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

Updated on: September 06,2024

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

Updated on:September 06,2024