Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

Updated on: March 15,2024 17

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

Updated on:March 15,2024 17

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Statins cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStatin treatment is cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people with or without previous cardiovascular disease

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Statins cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStatin treatment is cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people with or without previous cardiovascular disease

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Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset

Updated on: November 05,2024 0

Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset

Updated on:November 05,2024 0

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

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Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

by Compuscript LtdCatheter Ablation Technologies. (A) Fluoroscopic image depicting the cryoballoon catheter positioned at the pulmonary vein ostium. (B) Illustration depicting the principal design of

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Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

by Compuscript LtdCatheter Ablation Technologies. (A) Fluoroscopic image depicting the cryoballoon catheter positioned at the pulmonary vein ostium. (B) Illustration depicting the principal design of

Updated on:March 15,2024 15

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

Updated on: March 28,2024 12

Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

Updated on:March 28,2024 12

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

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Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: January 10,2025 0

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open

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