New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108493In a new study published iniScience, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a novel 4D echo imagin

Updated on: March 15,2024

New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108493In a new study published iniScience, Mayo Clinic researchers found that a novel 4D echo imagin

Updated on:March 15,2024

CPAP alternative comparable for reducing blood pressure

byAmerican College of Cardiology3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHPeople with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were no less likely to see their blood pressure drop

Updated on: April 28,2024

CPAP alternative comparable for reducing blood pressure

byAmerican College of Cardiology3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHPeople with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were no less likely to see their blood pressure drop

Updated on:April 28,2024

Robotic arm-assisted remote echocardiograms found to have similar accuracy to those performed in person

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms

Updated on: September 04,2024

Robotic arm-assisted remote echocardiograms found to have similar accuracy to those performed in person

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms

Updated on:September 04,2024

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

Updated on: March 15,2024

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

Updated on:March 15,2024

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on: March 28,2024

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on:March 28,2024

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on: May 28,2024

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on:May 28,2024

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Updated on: November 26,2024

Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

Updated on:November 26,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Artificial intelligence can evaluate cardiovascular risk during CT scan

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCedars-Sinai investigators can identify comprehensive cardiovascular risk from CT scans obtained without contrast dye, which some patients cannot tolerate, through t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Not too late to repair: Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the hear

Updated on: April 26,2024

Not too late to repair: Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the hear

Updated on:April 26,2024

Optimal blood pressure levels for reducing CVD mortality risk identified in large Asian diabetes cohort

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKeeping blood pressure in check could save lives among Asian adults with type 2 diabetes, suggests a sizable new stu

Updated on: March 15,2024

Optimal blood pressure levels for reducing CVD mortality risk identified in large Asian diabetes cohort

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainKeeping blood pressure in check could save lives among Asian adults with type 2 diabetes, suggests a sizable new stu

Updated on:March 15,2024

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e

Updated on: September 23,2024

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e

Updated on:September 23,2024

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Updated on: March 30,2024

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Updated on:March 30,2024