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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia
What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec
Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.
Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines
SMART trial reaffirms hemodynamic superiority of TAVR self-expanding valve

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

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
Trial reports mixed results with nerve ablation for high blood pressure

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

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
Sorting therapeutic stem cells by function improves healing after heart attack, lab study shows

Sorting therapeutic stem cells by function improves healing after heart attack, lab study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesNanovials containing individual cells (green) and secreted extracellular vesicles (magenta) within their cavities. Credit: Doyeon Koo/UCLASele

Sorting therapeutic stem cells by function improves healing after heart attack, lab study shows

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesNanovials containing individual cells (green) and secreted extracellular vesicles (magenta) within their cavities. Credit: Doyeon Koo/UCLASele
Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C
Drinking camel milk can lead to significant reduction in cholesterol levels among diabetics

Drinking camel milk can lead to significant reduction in cholesterol levels among diabetics

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has hailed camel milk for its ability to lower heart disease risk among diabetics and help in the treatment of dyslipidemia.D

Drinking camel milk can lead to significant reduction in cholesterol levels among diabetics

by University of SharjahCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has hailed camel milk for its ability to lower heart disease risk among diabetics and help in the treatment of dyslipidemia.D
A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing trial results support further development as treatment for hereditary angioedema

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing trial results support further development as treatment for hereditary angioedema

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single treatment with a CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing therapy is enough to replace the daily medication of patients with

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing trial results support further development as treatment for hereditary angioedema

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single treatment with a CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing therapy is enough to replace the daily medication of patients with
Microscopic heart vessels imaged in super-resolution for the first time

Microscopic heart vessels imaged in super-resolution for the first time

byImperial College LondonEx vivo porcine heart and in vivo patient short-axis views of flow speed and direction maps. Credit:arXiv: DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2303.14003Researchers from Imperial

Microscopic heart vessels imaged in super-resolution for the first time

byImperial College LondonEx vivo porcine heart and in vivo patient short-axis views of flow speed and direction maps. Credit:arXiv: DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2303.14003Researchers from Imperial