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Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

by Cell PressHigh magnification confocal image of cardiomyocytes in the myocardial tissue of an organoid. Notice the banded structure of sarcomeres (the contracting units of the heart). Red: card

Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

by Cell PressHigh magnification confocal image of cardiomyocytes in the myocardial tissue of an organoid. Notice the banded structure of sarcomeres (the contracting units of the heart). Red: card
Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since t
How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within

How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within
New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&

New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&
Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno
3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart HealthByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on December 16, 2021Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIRegular exercise is important for all adul

3 Best Exercises for Heart Health

3 Best Exercises for Heart HealthByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on December 16, 2021Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIRegular exercise is important for all adul
Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor

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

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
Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by
Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit
Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

byMedical University of ViennaCohort origin overview. Patients from nine centers in four countries and two continents were enrolled. The largest cohort in terms of patient number, the Austrian c

Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

byMedical University of ViennaCohort origin overview. Patients from nine centers in four countries and two continents were enrolled. The largest cohort in terms of patient number, the Austrian c
Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

by Meiru Wang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere in our environment—including in ouroceansandlakes, farmland, and ev

Microplastics found in artery plaque linked with higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death

by Meiru Wang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere in our environment—including in ouroceansandlakes, farmland, and ev
Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study

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

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