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Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

by SciDev.NetScientists say that stethoscopes remain valuable in detecting childhood heart ailments. Credit: Bruno, from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/1584223/)A traditional stethoscope and phys

Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

by SciDev.NetScientists say that stethoscopes remain valuable in detecting childhood heart ailments. Credit: Bruno, from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/1584223/)A traditional stethoscope and phys
New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

by Intermountain HealthcareNew study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulner

New study finds air pollution increases inflammation primarily in patients with heart disease

by Intermountain HealthcareNew study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulner
Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders

Study evaluates AI that creates cardiology reports for patients

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAn artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to unders
More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases

More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationCredit: Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart AssociationMore people living in rural areas of the United States are dying from heart attacks, strokes an

More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationCredit: Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart AssociationMore people living in rural areas of the United States are dying from heart attacks, strokes an
Researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells

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

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
Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Ivan Oboleninov from PexelsThe demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. Ho

Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Ivan Oboleninov from PexelsThe demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. Ho
Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond

Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond
New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea
Potential therapy target for cardiac arrhythmias found in SK2 channels

Potential therapy target for cardiac arrhythmias found in SK2 channels

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health identif

Potential therapy target for cardiac arrhythmias found in SK2 channels

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health identif
Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished
Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie