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A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r
Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi
Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端In the 2007 Chicago Marath

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端In the 2007 Chicago Marath
Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, totrack their health and fitness.Studies have shown

Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, totrack their health and fitness.Studies have shown
Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and Treatment

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and Treatment

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and TreatmentByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 19, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISinus nodal reentrant

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and Treatment

Sinus Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (SNRT) Symptoms and TreatmentByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 19, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISinus nodal reentrant
High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea
Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Connection

Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Connection

While we've known about traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol for decades, scientists have recently uncovered another important player in heart health: inflammation.

Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Understanding the Connection

While we've known about traditional risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol for decades, scientists have recently uncovered another important player in heart health: inflammation.
How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on March 16, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease(CVD), also known as heart disease, is the leading cause o

How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on March 16, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease(CVD), also known as heart disease, is the leading cause o
Researchers say around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable

Researchers say around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Jacob Dwyer: Michigan MedicineEach year more than 500,000 Americans undergo percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI, a minimally in

Researchers say around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Jacob Dwyer: Michigan MedicineEach year more than 500,000 Americans undergo percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI, a minimally in
Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHelical mCR with articulated magnetic tip. (A) The helical protrusion on the outer surface of the continuum robot, upon rotation, pushes the robot tip forward. (B) The seg

Magnetically operated robot can move through arteries to treat stroke patients

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHelical mCR with articulated magnetic tip. (A) The helical protrusion on the outer surface of the continuum robot, upon rotation, pushes the robot tip forward. (B) The seg
Gene behind heart defects in Down syndrome identified

Gene behind heart defects in Down syndrome identified

byThe Francis Crick InstituteSections of hearts from mouse embryos that were either wild-type (WT) or Dp1Tyb (mouse model of Down syndrome) analyzed with Hypoxyprobe (red color) to determine if

Gene behind heart defects in Down syndrome identified

byThe Francis Crick InstituteSections of hearts from mouse embryos that were either wild-type (WT) or Dp1Tyb (mouse model of Down syndrome) analyzed with Hypoxyprobe (red color) to determine if