Experts discuss new screening tool developed for lipoprotein(a) detection

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityStudy design. We developed and validated a machine learning model using structured clinical elements to optimize screening for elevated Lp(a), which can be deploy

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Experts discuss new screening tool developed for lipoprotein(a) detection

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityStudy design. We developed and validated a machine learning model using structured clinical elements to optimize screening for elevated Lp(a), which can be deploy

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

by Elana GotkineSalt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a reviewpublishedonline April 9 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine.Hannah Greenwood, f

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Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr

Updated on: October 31,2024 0

Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr

Updated on:October 31,2024 0

Is it heartburn or a heart condition? an expert explains

by Robin FosterYou've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse?Being able to tell the difference between indigestion

Updated on: November 27,2024 0

Is it heartburn or a heart condition? an expert explains

by Robin FosterYou've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse?Being able to tell the difference between indigestion

Updated on:November 27,2024 0

Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blo

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new system that uses dehydrated alcohol to deactivate certain nerves surrounding the kidneys' arteries in order to control high blo

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of cardiovascular death after giving birth, study finds

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityPregnancy-associated mortality rates from heart disease and stroke by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, eclampsia (ECL), superimposed preeclampsia (SUP), pre

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of cardiovascular death after giving birth, study finds

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityPregnancy-associated mortality rates from heart disease and stroke by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, eclampsia (ECL), superimposed preeclampsia (SUP), pre

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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 0

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 0

New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

byUniversity of SydneyPAC and APPJ treatments promote HCAEC growth and function in an artery-on-a-chip. A) Schematic diagram illustrating the microfluidic assembly process and cell culture. B) C

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SMART trial reaffirms hemodynamic superiority of TAVR self-expanding valve

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdditional analysis from the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) study demonstrated cli

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SMART trial reaffirms hemodynamic superiority of TAVR self-expanding valve

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdditional analysis from the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) study demonstrated cli

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Olympic Medicine: Excessive Exercise May Cause Heart Damage

Updated on: July 29,2024 0

Olympic Medicine: Excessive Exercise May Cause Heart Damage

Updated on:July 29,2024 0