Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

by Lori SolomonPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the&nb

Updated on: January 02,2024

Study shows postoperative atrial fibrillation tied to worse outcomes after valve surgery

by Lori SolomonPostoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased rate of neurologic events and worse long-term survival, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the&nb

Updated on:January 02,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on: May 08,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on:May 08,2024

Differences in heart rate variability in pregnant women could be marker for premature delivery

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressNon-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability. Credit: WHOOP,CC-BY 4.0A team of obste

Updated on: March 15,2024

Differences in heart rate variability in pregnant women could be marker for premature delivery

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressNon-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability. Credit: WHOOP,CC-BY 4.0A team of obste

Updated on:March 15,2024

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardi

Updated on:March 05,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on: October 14,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on:October 14,2024

One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to

Updated on: June 04,2024

One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

Updated on: March 21,2024

Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Updated on: March 15,2024

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

Updated on:March 15,2024

Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed

JANUARY 26, 2024byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.034A heart test that has been downgraded in the int

Updated on: March 25,2024

Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed

JANUARY 26, 2024byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.034A heart test that has been downgraded in the int

Updated on:March 25,2024

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

Updated on: May 08,2024

New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

Updated on:May 08,2024

Meta-prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Risk: A New Era of Personalized Prevention

By integrating advanced data science with personalized medicine, it opens the door to a future where heart disease is not only treatable—but preventable.

Updated on: April 19,2025

Meta-prediction of Coronary Artery Disease Risk: A New Era of Personalized Prevention

By integrating advanced data science with personalized medicine, it opens the door to a future where heart disease is not only treatable—but preventable.

Updated on:April 19,2025

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on: April 06,2024

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on:April 06,2024