Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on: May 30,2026

Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on:May 30,2026

Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial

by Nadine Berger,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderat

Updated on: May 18,2026

Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial

by Nadine Berger,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderat

Updated on:May 18,2026

Following 9 key steps for a lifetime of eating well can support heart health, says the AHA

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factor

Updated on: June 14,2026

Following 9 key steps for a lifetime of eating well can support heart health, says the AHA

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factor

Updated on:June 14,2026

Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisA patient-specific tool developed in Jon Silva’s lab allows investigation of unique drug responses that can inform arrhythmia therapy in individuals ca

Updated on: May 29,2026

Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisA patient-specific tool developed in Jon Silva’s lab allows investigation of unique drug responses that can inform arrhythmia therapy in individuals ca

Updated on:May 29,2026

Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on: June 02,2026

Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on:June 02,2026

Treatment guided by noninvasive device to monitor lung congestion improves heart failure outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment management guided by the use of a noninvasive device to monitor fluid accumulation in the lungs substantially reduced hospita

Updated on: May 16,2026

Treatment guided by noninvasive device to monitor lung congestion improves heart failure outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment management guided by the use of a noninvasive device to monitor fluid accumulation in the lungs substantially reduced hospita

Updated on:May 16,2026

More aggressive cholesterol-lowering improves heart outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Marta Branco from PexelsUsing cholesterol-lowering medications more intensively to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL

Updated on: June 01,2026

More aggressive cholesterol-lowering improves heart outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Marta Branco from PexelsUsing cholesterol-lowering medications more intensively to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL

Updated on:June 01,2026

Mitral valve-in-valve procedure associated with lower risk of death, disabling strokes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn patients with a poorly functioning bioprosthetic mitral valve in the heart, a minimally invasive procedure to insert a new valve wa

Updated on: May 04,2026

Mitral valve-in-valve procedure associated with lower risk of death, disabling strokes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn patients with a poorly functioning bioprosthetic mitral valve in the heart, a minimally invasive procedure to insert a new valve wa

Updated on:May 04,2026

Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicPericardial adipose tissue (PAT) segmentation: A visual comparison of the ground truth segmentations of the PAT (upper row), model’s predictions (middle row) and the subtrac

Updated on: April 15,2026

Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicPericardial adipose tissue (PAT) segmentation: A visual comparison of the ground truth segmentations of the PAT (upper row), model’s predictions (middle row) and the subtrac

Updated on:April 15,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on: April 09,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on:April 09,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on: April 11,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on:April 11,2026

Can a new heart health metric identify fracture risk in postmenopausal women? Study finds link

byTulane UniversityPostmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result i

Updated on: May 02,2026

Can a new heart health metric identify fracture risk in postmenopausal women? Study finds link

byTulane UniversityPostmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result i

Updated on:May 02,2026