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Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects middle-income countries, finds study

Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects middle-income countries, finds study

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death across Europe, but while CVD mortality rates are generally de

Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects middle-income countries, finds study

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death across Europe, but while CVD mortality rates are generally de
Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora
Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

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

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

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

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
Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u
Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an
Benefits of sport and recreation physical activities outweigh risks, even for individuals with heart disease

Benefits of sport and recreation physical activities outweigh risks, even for individuals with heart disease

byElsevierLeft panel provides examples of sport or physical activities with respective incident risk of death from any cause during such sport or physical activity, represented in micromorts per

Benefits of sport and recreation physical activities outweigh risks, even for individuals with heart disease

byElsevierLeft panel provides examples of sport or physical activities with respective incident risk of death from any cause during such sport or physical activity, represented in micromorts per
Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta

Deep-learning model based on chest X-ray helps predict MACE

by Elana GotkineA deep-learning model based on a chest radiograph (CXR) for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk (CXR CVD-Risk) predicts major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) beyond the clinical sta
New transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' could reduce animal testing

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

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
Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage

Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:The American Journal of Pathology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.09.014Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules followi

Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:The American Journal of Pathology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.09.014Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules followi
Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute