CPAP helps cut heart risks—but you have to actually use it

by Steven ReinbergFor sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have

Updated on: January 06,2024 15

CPAP helps cut heart risks—but you have to actually use it

by Steven ReinbergFor sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have

Updated on:January 06,2024 15

Biosensor could be a promising candidate as a home health care tool for cardiovascular disease risk assessment

by BMEFGradient test results and clinical risk assessment of the EM sensor. Credit: Zhou Lab @ SIBETCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are chronic diseases that cause a serious social problem, and this sit

Updated on: January 07,2024 10

Biosensor could be a promising candidate as a home health care tool for cardiovascular disease risk assessment

by BMEFGradient test results and clinical risk assessment of the EM sensor. Credit: Zhou Lab @ SIBETCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are chronic diseases that cause a serious social problem, and this sit

Updated on:January 07,2024 10

Study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter

by Korea University College of MedicineSubgroup analyses revealed significantly higher risk of thrombo-embolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF/AFL) not receiving oral anticoagu

Updated on: November 27,2024 0

Study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter

by Korea University College of MedicineSubgroup analyses revealed significantly higher risk of thrombo-embolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF/AFL) not receiving oral anticoagu

Updated on:November 27,2024 0

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically

Updated on: January 21,2024 0

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically

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Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and Treatment

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and TreatmentByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 19, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISinus nodal reentrant

Updated on: January 21,2024 0

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and Treatment

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and TreatmentByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 19, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISinus nodal reentrant

Updated on:January 21,2024 0

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea

Updated on: August 08,2024 0

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea

Updated on:August 08,2024 0

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea

Updated on: January 02,2024 14

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea

Updated on:January 02,2024 14

Heart-to-heart connection: Collaboration brings a breakthrough science exhibit to life

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesAt the "Give Heart Cells a Beat" exhibit, a visitor's heart rate is sent as an electrical signal from handlebar sensors to a lab dish of

Updated on: March 15,2024 16

Heart-to-heart connection: Collaboration brings a breakthrough science exhibit to life

by Sarah C. P. Williams,Gladstone InstitutesAt the "Give Heart Cells a Beat" exhibit, a visitor's heart rate is sent as an electrical signal from handlebar sensors to a lab dish of

Updated on:March 15,2024 16

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

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

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

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

Survey finds most don't know the numbers that help predict heart disease

by Ohio State University Medical CenterLaxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says it's important to know your numbers for predictors of heart dis

Updated on: March 15,2024 10

Survey finds most don't know the numbers that help predict heart disease

by Ohio State University Medical CenterLaxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says it's important to know your numbers for predictors of heart dis

Updated on:March 15,2024 10

Five reasons your blood pressure medication isn't working

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsKeeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So,

Updated on: May 08,2024 0

Five reasons your blood pressure medication isn't working

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsKeeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So,

Updated on:May 08,2024 0

Position of stroke patient's head before surgery may improve neurological function

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the b

Updated on: March 15,2024 10

Position of stroke patient's head before surgery may improve neurological function

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the b

Updated on:March 15,2024 10