Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes

by University of GranadaSclerostin expression at vascular tissue. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02043-8A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes

by University of GranadaSclerostin expression at vascular tissue. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02043-8A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

Cryoprotectants for red blood cells: Evaluating safety and effectiveness by in vitro measures

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHistory of the development of small molecule- and macromolecule-based cryoprotectants for red blood cell cryopreservation. DMSO =&nbs

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Cryoprotectants for red blood cells: Evaluating safety and effectiveness by in vitro measures

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHistory of the development of small molecule- and macromolecule-based cryoprotectants for red blood cell cryopreservation. DMSO =&nbs

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Racial and ethnic differences in hypertension-related telehealth

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThe numbers of hypertension-related telehealth and in-person outpatient visits per 100 persons by race and ethnicity, MarketScan Medicaid Database, 2019–2021

Updated on: March 23,2024 12

Racial and ethnic differences in hypertension-related telehealth

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThe numbers of hypertension-related telehealth and in-person outpatient visits per 100 persons by race and ethnicity, MarketScan Medicaid Database, 2019–2021

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117637Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with

Updated on: March 23,2024 12

Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117637Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function

by University of FreiburgCharacteristic stripes (green) make the heart muscle cell (cardiomyocyte) easily recognizable. The virus infection in this cell is shown by viral RNA which has been color

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function

by University of FreiburgCharacteristic stripes (green) make the heart muscle cell (cardiomyocyte) easily recognizable. The virus infection in this cell is shown by viral RNA which has been color

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

PCSK9 inhibitor access remains a significant barrier, leaving patients at risk for heart attacks and strokes

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomesfrom the Family Heart Foundation—a patient-centered resea

Updated on: March 22,2024 20

PCSK9 inhibitor access remains a significant barrier, leaving patients at risk for heart attacks and strokes

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomesfrom the Family Heart Foundation—a patient-centered resea

Updated on:March 22,2024 20

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension

by Elana GotkineSpecific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to astudy&nbsp

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension

by Elana GotkineSpecific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to astudy&nbsp

Updated on:March 21,2024 11