Q&A: Device harvests heartbeat energy to extend pacemaker battery life

by University of WashingtonUW researchers created a sleeve for a pacemaker using piezoelectric materials, which generate electricity when mechanical pressure is applied. Credit: iMatter Lab &

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

Q&A: Device harvests heartbeat energy to extend pacemaker battery life

by University of WashingtonUW researchers created a sleeve for a pacemaker using piezoelectric materials, which generate electricity when mechanical pressure is applied. Credit: iMatter Lab &

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Study identifies blood biomarkers to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsRheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascul

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Study identifies blood biomarkers to predict risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsRheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascul

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health

by Murdoch UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutio

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Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health

by Murdoch UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutio

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Researchers create more realistic synthetic human mini hearts

by Michigan State UniversityA heart organoid montage showing different parts of the heart in the same organoid—epicardium in red, myocardium in green, epithelial junctions in magenta and cell nuc

Updated on: March 05,2024 7

Researchers create more realistic synthetic human mini hearts

by Michigan State UniversityA heart organoid montage showing different parts of the heart in the same organoid—epicardium in red, myocardium in green, epithelial junctions in magenta and cell nuc

Updated on:March 05,2024 7

Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

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Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

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Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

How Heart Disease Is Treated

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 06, 2021Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDSinceheart diseaseis a term that encompasses a wide range of heart c

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

How Heart Disease Is Treated

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 06, 2021Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDSinceheart diseaseis a term that encompasses a wide range of heart c

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

How Heart Failure Is Treated

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on August 04, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDHeart disease cannot be cured, but survival and quality of life with heart failur

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

How Heart Failure Is Treated

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on August 04, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDHeart disease cannot be cured, but survival and quality of life with heart failur

Updated on:February 24,2024 15

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

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How to Prevent a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are highly preventable with lifestyle changesByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on October 23, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAheart attack, also calle

Updated on:February 24,2024 26

How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on March 16, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease(CVD), also known as heart disease, is the leading cause o

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on March 16, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease(CVD), also known as heart disease, is the leading cause o

Updated on:February 24,2024 15

Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI162129A cancer drug currently in the final stages of clinical trials coul

Updated on: January 29,2024 5

Cancer drug could hold hope for treating inflammatory diseases including gout and heart diseases

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI162129A cancer drug currently in the final stages of clinical trials coul

Updated on:January 29,2024 5

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

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New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

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