Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on: March 21,2024

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on:March 21,2024

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on: June 17,2024

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on:June 17,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on: October 14,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on:October 14,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today

Updated on: March 15,2024

Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today

Updated on:March 15,2024

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

Updated on: July 17,2024

Novel protein detects and responds to changes in blood flow

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityModel for junctional endothelial shear stress mechanotransduction. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00142-0When blood moves thro

Updated on:July 17,2024

AI-driven study redefines right heart health assessment with novel predictive model

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA deep learning-based ECG analysis tool is able to identify patients at high risk for poor right ventricular function. Areas deemed important by the AI for prediction a

Updated on: March 26,2024

AI-driven study redefines right heart health assessment with novel predictive model

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA deep learning-based ECG analysis tool is able to identify patients at high risk for poor right ventricular function. Areas deemed important by the AI for prediction a

Updated on:March 26,2024

Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP

by Elana GotkineA single dose of subcutaneous zilebesiran is associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 16 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 15,2024

Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP

by Elana GotkineA single dose of subcutaneous zilebesiran is associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 16 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 15,2024

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Updated on: March 05,2024

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Updated on:March 05,2024

Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Ivan Oboleninov from PexelsThe demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. Ho

Updated on: September 05,2024

Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Ivan Oboleninov from PexelsThe demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. Ho

Updated on:September 05,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on: June 22,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on:June 22,2024

New studies reveal underrepresentation of women and Hispanic population in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study findings underscore gaps in clinical trial representation of women and Hispanics for peripheral arter

Updated on: May 08,2024

New studies reveal underrepresentation of women and Hispanic population in the treatment of peripheral artery disease

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study findings underscore gaps in clinical trial representation of women and Hispanics for peripheral arter

Updated on:May 08,2024