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Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAlmost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Tessy Agbonome from PexelsAlmost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral
New clues on how the heart makes arteries

New clues on how the heart makes arteries

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA 3D image of an embryonic mouse heart. Endothelial cells vascularize the heart muscle walls (shown in green). This process establishes the coronary v

New clues on how the heart makes arteries

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA 3D image of an embryonic mouse heart. Endothelial cells vascularize the heart muscle walls (shown in green). This process establishes the coronary v
Paclitaxel-coated balloon effective for coronary in-stent restenosis: Study

Paclitaxel-coated balloon effective for coronary in-stent restenosis: Study

by Elana GotkineA paclitaxel-coated balloon is superior to an uncoated balloon for the composite end point of target lesion failure among patients undergoing coronary angioplasty for in-stent restenos

Paclitaxel-coated balloon effective for coronary in-stent restenosis: Study

by Elana GotkineA paclitaxel-coated balloon is superior to an uncoated balloon for the composite end point of target lesion failure among patients undergoing coronary angioplasty for in-stent restenos
Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C

Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

by Glen Pyle,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, thecardiovascular risks associated with SARS-C
Using AI to determine the right dose of warfarin for heart surgery patients

Using AI to determine the right dose of warfarin for heart surgery patients

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalWarfarin dosing tool usage by St Michael’s Hospital cardiac surgery service, September 6, 2021, to September 18, 2023. Credit:JMIR Cardio(2

Using AI to determine the right dose of warfarin for heart surgery patients

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalWarfarin dosing tool usage by St Michael’s Hospital cardiac surgery service, September 6, 2021, to September 18, 2023. Credit:JMIR Cardio(2
Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute
Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterEchoCLIP workflow. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02959-yArtificial intelligence experts at Cedars-Sinai and the Smidt Heart Insti

Cardiologists train large AI model to assess heart structure, function

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterEchoCLIP workflow. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02959-yArtificial intelligence experts at Cedars-Sinai and the Smidt Heart Insti
No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

by Elana GotkineFor Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older, there is no evidence of elevated stroke risk immediately after vaccination with either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, accor

No elevated risk for stroke seen after COVID-19 bivalent vaccine receipt

by Elana GotkineFor Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older, there is no evidence of elevated stroke risk immediately after vaccination with either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, accor
Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

by Keith Churchwell and Sadiya S. Khan,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen clinicians are discussing long-term health with a patient, we often find ourselves struggli

Race, racism and risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

by Keith Churchwell and Sadiya S. Khan,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen clinicians are discussing long-term health with a patient, we often find ourselves struggli
What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec
Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart