Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au

Updated on: August 08,2024

Patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator safe and effective

by Lori SolomonA novel, water-resistant patch-wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD) is safe and effective for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Au

Updated on:August 08,2024

Transcatheter PDA closure increasingly used for very low birth-weight infants

by Elana GotkineFor very low birth-weight (VLBW) infants, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is increasingly used, with selected short-term outcomes slightly more favorable, a

Updated on: July 17,2024

Transcatheter PDA closure increasingly used for very low birth-weight infants

by Elana GotkineFor very low birth-weight (VLBW) infants, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is increasingly used, with selected short-term outcomes slightly more favorable, a

Updated on:July 17,2024

Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: Current diagnostic methods unreliable in women

byMedical University of ViennaCumulative survival of male (left) and female (right) patients stratified according to the NYHA classification. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024).

Updated on: August 08,2024

Heart failure in type 2 diabetes: Current diagnostic methods unreliable in women

byMedical University of ViennaCumulative survival of male (left) and female (right) patients stratified according to the NYHA classification. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024).

Updated on:August 08,2024

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Updated on: July 30,2024

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Updated on:July 30,2024

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association

Updated on: November 27,2024

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association

Updated on:November 27,2024

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Updated on: June 12,2024

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Updated on:June 12,2024

Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressVision and rationale of the study. a) Main biological events and factors involved in the formation of a regenerative/hematoma clot (RH). b) Vision of the workflow from

Updated on: November 21,2024

Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressVision and rationale of the study. a) Main biological events and factors involved in the formation of a regenerative/hematoma clot (RH). b) Vision of the workflow from

Updated on:November 21,2024

Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

by University Hospital of BonnCredit:Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae129The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role i

Updated on: August 08,2024

Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

by University Hospital of BonnCredit:Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae129The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role i

Updated on:August 08,2024

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on: July 30,2024

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on:July 30,2024

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin

Updated on: November 26,2024

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin

Updated on:November 26,2024

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: A Legacy of Faith and Service

Updated on: April 22,2025

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: A Legacy of Faith and Service

Updated on:April 22,2025

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

Updated on: July 11,2024

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

Updated on:July 11,2024