Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

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Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

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Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

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Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

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3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred

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3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred

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A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works

by Vinuli Withanarachchie, Bridget Dicker and Sarah Maessen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after

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A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works

by Vinuli Withanarachchie, Bridget Dicker and Sarah Maessen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after

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Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

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Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

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The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time

by Johannes Faber, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgProf Czerny (right) in the hybrid operating theater inserting an aortic arch prosthesis. Credit: Britt Schilling, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgThe aorta

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The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time

by Johannes Faber, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgProf Czerny (right) in the hybrid operating theater inserting an aortic arch prosthesis. Credit: Britt Schilling, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgThe aorta

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Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInjection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled b

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Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInjection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled b

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Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.

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Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.

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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

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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

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Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor

by University of California - San DiegoBritta Larsen leads a group that used computed tomography scans from the early 2000s to determine men with greater muscle area have greater risk of coronary

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Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor

by University of California - San DiegoBritta Larsen leads a group that used computed tomography scans from the early 2000s to determine men with greater muscle area have greater risk of coronary

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Researchers uncover potential treatment for cardiovascular complications from type 2 diabetes

by University of MissouriGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00337.2023New research at the Roy Blun

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Researchers uncover potential treatment for cardiovascular complications from type 2 diabetes

by University of MissouriGraphical abstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00337.2023New research at the Roy Blun

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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.

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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.

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