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Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur
Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi
Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th
Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel pilot study that combines mindfulness and exposure intervention shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic

Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel pilot study that combines mindfulness and exposure intervention shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic
Early ibuprofen not beneficial for preemies with patent ductus arteriosus

Early ibuprofen not beneficial for preemies with patent ductus arteriosus

by Elana GotkineFor extremely preterm infants, the risk for death or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia is not significantly lower among those receiving early treatment for patent ductus ar

Early ibuprofen not beneficial for preemies with patent ductus arteriosus

by Elana GotkineFor extremely preterm infants, the risk for death or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia is not significantly lower among those receiving early treatment for patent ductus ar
Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for
Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t
Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif
Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat
New studies reveal underrepresentation of women and Hispanic population in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

New studies reveal underrepresentation of women and Hispanic population in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study findings underscore gaps in clinical trial representation of women and Hispanics for peripheral arter

New studies reveal underrepresentation of women and Hispanic population in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study findings underscore gaps in clinical trial representation of women and Hispanics for peripheral arter