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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ
Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Summary of main findings by CNIC researchers. Clonal hematopoiesis and the expansion of blood cells carrying certain acquired

Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Summary of main findings by CNIC researchers. Clonal hematopoiesis and the expansion of blood cells carrying certain acquired
Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who

Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who
How anger could raise your heart risks

How anger could raise your heart risks

by Ernie MundellFeeling angry constricts blood vessels in unhealthy ways and could raise a person's long-term odds for heart disease, new research warns."If you're a person who gets angry

How anger could raise your heart risks

by Ernie MundellFeeling angry constricts blood vessels in unhealthy ways and could raise a person's long-term odds for heart disease, new research warns."If you're a person who gets angry
Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate
Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein (a

Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trial

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein (a
Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

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

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
Engineered heart cells may improve understanding of atrial fibrillation

Engineered heart cells may improve understanding of atrial fibrillation

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySoft lithographic process to generate PC of iPSC-aCMs and CFs within multiwell plates. Green color and purple color indicate the patterned iPSC-aCMs and

Engineered heart cells may improve understanding of atrial fibrillation

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySoft lithographic process to generate PC of iPSC-aCMs and CFs within multiwell plates. Green color and purple color indicate the patterned iPSC-aCMs and
Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea

Study proposes new heart failure treatment targeting abnormal hormone activity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolImages from electrocardiogram (ECG) tests to show heart function. Those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), in the middle column, have worse hea
Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute
Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi