Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Updated on: April 06,2024

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Updated on:April 06,2024

Cardiologists lead national study on novel bleeding monitoring system

by Henry Ford HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterventional cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital led a national multi-center clinical study, dubbed the "SAFE-MCS" study, that evaluated the s

Updated on: March 20,2024

Cardiologists lead national study on novel bleeding monitoring system

by Henry Ford HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterventional cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital led a national multi-center clinical study, dubbed the "SAFE-MCS" study, that evaluated the s

Updated on:March 20,2024

A non-invasive option to quickly reduce blood pressure and activate blood gas exchange

by Kaunas University of TechnologyUltrasonic transducer with a cut-out (1) and flat (2) surfaces with laboratory-made controller (3). Credit: KTUA study conducted by scientists from Kaunas (Lithu

Updated on: March 05,2024

A non-invasive option to quickly reduce blood pressure and activate blood gas exchange

by Kaunas University of TechnologyUltrasonic transducer with a cut-out (1) and flat (2) surfaces with laboratory-made controller (3). Credit: KTUA study conducted by scientists from Kaunas (Lithu

Updated on:March 05,2024

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif

Updated on: May 08,2024

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif

Updated on:May 08,2024

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c

Updated on: March 05,2024

Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and c

Updated on:March 05,2024

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa

Updated on: January 21,2024

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on: March 21,2024

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between

Updated on: July 08,2024

Study finds private equity acquisitions in cardiology on the rise

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between

Updated on:July 08,2024

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

Updated on: January 28,2024

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

Updated on:January 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

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

Updated on: March 21,2024

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

Updated on:March 21,2024