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

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on: January 21,2024

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

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

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

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

Gentle defibrillation for the heart: A milder method developed by researchers for cardiac arrhythmias

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyA cardiac ventricular arrhythmia can be converted to a normal sinus rhythm (white line) by using a sequence of light pulses (blue line) in an optogenetic mous

Updated on: April 28,2024

Gentle defibrillation for the heart: A milder method developed by researchers for cardiac arrhythmias

by Manuel Maidorn,Max Planck SocietyA cardiac ventricular arrhythmia can be converted to a normal sinus rhythm (white line) by using a sequence of light pulses (blue line) in an optogenetic mous

Updated on:April 28,2024

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

Risk of adverse pre-eclampsia outcomes accurately identified through new AI model

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA potentially lifesaving model for identifying maternal risk in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia has been developed by res

Updated on: March 28,2024

Risk of adverse pre-eclampsia outcomes accurately identified through new AI model

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA potentially lifesaving model for identifying maternal risk in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia has been developed by res

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

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