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Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th
Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests

Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests

by Cynthia Fazio,University of Western OntarioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study shows children living in marginalized communities are at a higher risk of experiencing pediatric o

Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests

by Cynthia Fazio,University of Western OntarioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA new study shows children living in marginalized communities are at a higher risk of experiencing pediatric o
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart FailureByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on June 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThere are several potential causes of heart fa

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart FailureByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on June 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThere are several potential causes of heart fa
Q&A: Device harvests heartbeat energy to extend pacemaker battery life

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 &

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

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

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
Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t
Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr

Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr
Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia

Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia

by Public Library of ScienceThe ranking in the contribution of risk factors towards all-cause, CVD, IHD and stroke deaths by males and females in 1990, 2010, and 2019, with percentage change and

Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia

by Public Library of ScienceThe ranking in the contribution of risk factors towards all-cause, CVD, IHD and stroke deaths by males and females in 1990, 2010, and 2019, with percentage change and
New heart treatment could help the body grow a replacement valve

New heart treatment could help the body grow a replacement valve

by Ian Mundell,Imperial College LondonInside the Agilent Measurement Suite at Imperial’s Molecular Sciences Research Hub. Credit: Imperial College LondonReplacement heart valves that grow inside

New heart treatment could help the body grow a replacement valve

by Ian Mundell,Imperial College LondonInside the Agilent Measurement Suite at Imperial’s Molecular Sciences Research Hub. Credit: Imperial College LondonReplacement heart valves that grow inside
Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th
CBD and Heart Health

CBD and Heart Health

CBD and Heart HealthWhat to Know About CBD for Heart Failure, Cholesterol, and Blood PressureByLindsay CurtisPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander,

CBD and Heart Health

CBD and Heart HealthWhat to Know About CBD for Heart Failure, Cholesterol, and Blood PressureByLindsay CurtisPublished on August 16, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander,