Researchers find that using patients' own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts

by Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers have learned that by preserving large

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Researchers find that using patients' own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts

by Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers have learned that by preserving large

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Researchers identify potential 'missing link' for why South Asians have higher rates of heart disease

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.012A new study led by researchers at St. Michael&#3

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Researchers identify potential 'missing link' for why South Asians have higher rates of heart disease

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.012A new study led by researchers at St. Michael&#3

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Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis—the formation of blood clots—researchers&nb

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Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis—the formation of blood clots—researchers&nb

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Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f

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Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f

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Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichPathway synopsis (I.) Sterile inflammation triggers the activation of a subset of cDCs, which respond by releasing CCL17. (II.) In turn, CCL17 binds to CC

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Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichPathway synopsis (I.) Sterile inflammation triggers the activation of a subset of cDCs, which respond by releasing CCL17. (II.) In turn, CCL17 binds to CC

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Research identifies predictors of venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study presented atThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 2024 Annual Meetingin San Antonio, Texas, examines the on

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Research identifies predictors of venous thromboembolism after pulmonary resection for lung cancer

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study presented atThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 2024 Annual Meetingin San Antonio, Texas, examines the on

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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

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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

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Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

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Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

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New research suggests intermittent fasting increases risk of dying from heart disease, but the evidence is mixed

by Kaitlin Day and Sharayah Carter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefit

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New research suggests intermittent fasting increases risk of dying from heart disease, but the evidence is mixed

by Kaitlin Day and Sharayah Carter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIntermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefit

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Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta

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Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta

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Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p

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Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p

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Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

by Meiru Wang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere in our environment—including in ouroceansandlakes, farmland, and ev

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Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

by Meiru Wang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere in our environment—including in ouroceansandlakes, farmland, and ev

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