Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

Updated on: March 28,2024

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

Updated on:March 28,2024

Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

Updated on: March 28,2024

Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

Updated on:March 28,2024

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol

Updated on: March 15,2024

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol

Updated on:March 15,2024

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

Updated on: March 05,2024

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

Updated on: December 19,2024

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

Updated on:December 19,2024

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

A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA new MIT study sheds light on how the heart responds to ventricle assist devices (VADs), which are often used to treat patients with a faili

Updated on: March 05,2024

A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA new MIT study sheds light on how the heart responds to ventricle assist devices (VADs), which are often used to treat patients with a faili

Updated on:March 05,2024

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin

Updated on: March 28,2024

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Rural-urban disparities persist in cardiovascular mortality

by Lori SolomonBetween 2010 and 2022, cardiovascular mortality increased in rural areas and decreased in urban areas, according to a study scheduled forpresentationat theAmerican Hea

Updated on: November 27,2024

Rural-urban disparities persist in cardiovascular mortality

by Lori SolomonBetween 2010 and 2022, cardiovascular mortality increased in rural areas and decreased in urban areas, according to a study scheduled forpresentationat theAmerican Hea

Updated on:November 27,2024

New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAn Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research

Updated on: April 28,2024

New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAn Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research

Updated on:April 28,2024