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Researchers prevent myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury with oral fullerenes

Researchers prevent myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury with oral fullerenes

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe mechanism diagram of OFNS on preventing myocardial injury in MI/RI mice. MI/RI induces hypoperfusion of intestinal tissues, which leads to the intestina

Researchers prevent myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury with oral fullerenes

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe mechanism diagram of OFNS on preventing myocardial injury in MI/RI mice. MI/RI induces hypoperfusion of intestinal tissues, which leads to the intestina
AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from electrocardiograms

AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from electrocardiograms

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new AI model can predict patients' risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an el

AI model can predict health risks, including early death, from electrocardiograms

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new AI model can predict patients' risk of developing and worsening disease, and even their risk of early death, using an el
Three ways to protect your heart and brain

Three ways to protect your heart and brain

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has astrokeand 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one. During May, American S

Three ways to protect your heart and brain

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has astrokeand 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one. During May, American S
Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi
Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationRecent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which

Biomimetic transcatheter aortic heart valve offers new option for aortic stenosis patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationRecent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which
Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He
Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study shows that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study shows that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing
Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReferring people to a specialized rehabilitation program following a cardiac incident could reduce the chance they will be readmitted to hos

Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReferring people to a specialized rehabilitation program following a cardiac incident could reduce the chance they will be readmitted to hos
EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt four or more critical best practices have higher rates of survival amo
Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when
Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke

Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke

by Lori SolomonDeprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according to a study

Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke

by Lori SolomonDeprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according to a study
Lower diligence level linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetes

Lower diligence level linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetes

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes, who display lower levels of diligence, may have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular d

Lower diligence level linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk in type 2 diabetes

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes, who display lower levels of diligence, may have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular d