Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

Updated on: March 28,2024

Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

Updated on:March 28,2024

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

Updated on: March 05,2024

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

Updated on:March 05,2024

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis

Updated on: March 15,2024

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis

Updated on:March 15,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on: October 14,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on:October 14,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

Updated on: March 26,2024

Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Journal of Preventive Cardiology(2023). DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad365Certain gene

Updated on: April 23,2024

Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Journal of Preventive Cardiology(2023). DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad365Certain gene

Updated on:April 23,2024

Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published

Updated on: November 26,2024

Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published

Updated on:November 26,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on:March 28,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on: April 18,2024

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenFunctional characteristics of rare tandem repeat expansions. a Burden of rare tandem repeat expansions in different genomic features in individuals with CMP compa

Updated on:April 18,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on: May 08,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on:May 08,2024