Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,

Updated on:March 23,2024

AI research gives unprecedented insight into heart genetics and structure

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterVariants in the TTN, PLN and STRN loci show distinct effects on LV morphology. a–c, Manhattan plots for LV latent variables with best association for

Updated on: March 20,2024

AI research gives unprecedented insight into heart genetics and structure

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterVariants in the TTN, PLN and STRN loci show distinct effects on LV morphology. a–c, Manhattan plots for LV latent variables with best association for

Updated on:March 20,2024

Measuring long-term heart stress dynamics with smartwatch data

byDuke UniversityA new algorithm can accurately recreate the forces at work within a specific heart's geometry based on smartwatch data alone. The technology could go a long way toward predi

Updated on: January 02,2024

Measuring long-term heart stress dynamics with smartwatch data

byDuke UniversityA new algorithm can accurately recreate the forces at work within a specific heart's geometry based on smartwatch data alone. The technology could go a long way toward predi

Updated on:January 02,2024

Everything You Need to Know About Heart Failure

Everything You Need to Know About Heart FailureByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on May 31, 2023Medically reviewed byRafle Fernandez, MDHeart failure is when the heart does not

Updated on: January 21,2024

Everything You Need to Know About Heart Failure

Everything You Need to Know About Heart FailureByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on May 31, 2023Medically reviewed byRafle Fernandez, MDHeart failure is when the heart does not

Updated on:January 21,2024

Black individuals with a genetic mutation found to have increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, heart failure

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamThis figure depicts the cumulative incidence of the study outcomes stratified by the hiPSI TTNtv carrier status in individuals of African ancestr

Updated on: March 27,2024

Black individuals with a genetic mutation found to have increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, heart failure

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamThis figure depicts the cumulative incidence of the study outcomes stratified by the hiPSI TTNtv carrier status in individuals of African ancestr

Updated on:March 27,2024

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables

Updated on: August 31,2024

Five year hypertension study provides further evidence of the benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption

byElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDoctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables

Updated on:August 31,2024

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically

Updated on: January 21,2024

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically

Updated on:January 21,2024

Hipercolesterolemia: tipos, causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Updated on: January 21,2024

Hipercolesterolemia: tipos, causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Updated on:January 21,2024

New Guidelines Explain How to Manage Post-COVID Heart Problems

ByCarla DelgadoPublished on March 25, 2022Fact checked byNick BlackmerFG Trade / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAlthough COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, it can cause serious hea

Updated on: March 14,2024

New Guidelines Explain How to Manage Post-COVID Heart Problems

ByCarla DelgadoPublished on March 25, 2022Fact checked byNick BlackmerFG Trade / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysAlthough COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, it can cause serious hea

Updated on:March 14,2024

Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Connection

While we've known about traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol for decades, scientists have recently uncovered another important player in heart health: inflammation.

Updated on: July 30,2024

Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Connection

While we've known about traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol for decades, scientists have recently uncovered another important player in heart health: inflammation.

Updated on:July 30,2024

Researchers report detailed analysis of heart injury caused by yellow fever virus

byFAPESPFigure A shows hemorrhage and edema (arrows) close to the cardiac conduction system (asterisk), which generates and conducts the electrical signals that coordinate contraction of the hea

Updated on: December 28,2023

Researchers report detailed analysis of heart injury caused by yellow fever virus

byFAPESPFigure A shows hemorrhage and edema (arrows) close to the cardiac conduction system (asterisk), which generates and conducts the electrical signals that coordinate contraction of the hea

Updated on:December 28,2023

More heart attacks in rural areas due to poorer disease prevention

by Max Planck SocietyDistribution of MI cases by reason of hospital admission and death outside hospital for rural and urban regions in Germany by age group and sex, 2012–2018 combined. Credit:&n

Updated on: March 18,2024

More heart attacks in rural areas due to poorer disease prevention

by Max Planck SocietyDistribution of MI cases by reason of hospital admission and death outside hospital for rural and urban regions in Germany by age group and sex, 2012–2018 combined. Credit:&n

Updated on:March 18,2024