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The TREM2 antibody: A new player in atherosclerosis

The TREM2 antibody: A new player in atherosclerosis

by Kirstin Linkamp, Universitätsklinikum WürzburgTreatment with the agonistic TREM2 antibody 4D9 leads to the formation of smaller necrotic cores (red outlines) in atherosclerotic plaques of the aorti

The TREM2 antibody: A new player in atherosclerosis

by Kirstin Linkamp, Universitätsklinikum WürzburgTreatment with the agonistic TREM2 antibody 4D9 leads to the formation of smaller necrotic cores (red outlines) in atherosclerotic plaques of the aorti
Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea

Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause hea
Researchers reveal benefits and risks of continuing oral anti-coagulation therapy after catheter ablation

Researchers reveal benefits and risks of continuing oral anti-coagulation therapy after catheter ablation

by National Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterContinuation of oral anticoagulation therapy after a first-time catheter ablation and the benefits and risks of continuing oral anticoagulation therapy af

Researchers reveal benefits and risks of continuing oral anti-coagulation therapy after catheter ablation

by National Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterContinuation of oral anticoagulation therapy after a first-time catheter ablation and the benefits and risks of continuing oral anticoagulation therapy af
An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei
Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t
Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,
Five reasons your blood pressure medication isn't working

Five reasons your blood pressure medication isn't working

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsKeeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So,

Five reasons your blood pressure medication isn't working

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsKeeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So,
Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for