Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

Updated on: April 28,2024

Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B

Updated on:March 05,2024

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Updated on: March 30,2024

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Updated on:March 30,2024

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu

Updated on: December 16,2024

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu

Updated on:December 16,2024

Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99

Updated on: March 28,2024

Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99

Updated on:March 28,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Promising heart drugs identified by cutting-edge combo of machine learning, human learning

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Virginia scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning—a form of artificial intelligence—to identify drugs t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Promising heart drugs identified by cutting-edge combo of machine learning, human learning

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Virginia scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning—a form of artificial intelligence—to identify drugs t

Updated on:March 26,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on: May 07,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on:May 07,2024

Investigators identify novel plasma proteins linked to future risk of hypertension

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsExercise testing can serve as a powerful physiologic probe to unmask subclinical cardiovascular ab

Updated on: July 05,2024

Investigators identify novel plasma proteins linked to future risk of hypertension

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsExercise testing can serve as a powerful physiologic probe to unmask subclinical cardiovascular ab

Updated on:July 05,2024

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Updated on: March 05,2024

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Updated on:March 05,2024

Intermittent fasting linked to heart risks in research surprise

by Marthe Fourcade, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into quest

Updated on: March 28,2024

Intermittent fasting linked to heart risks in research surprise

by Marthe Fourcade, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into quest

Updated on:March 28,2024

Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health

by Murdoch UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutio

Updated on: March 05,2024

Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health

by Murdoch UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutio

Updated on:March 05,2024