Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Updated on: April 28,2024

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Updated on:April 28,2024

Fontan circulation link to changes in the genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who have had surgery to create a Fontan circulation show changes in their genetic code, which may provide a new treatment opp

Updated on: April 06,2024

Fontan circulation link to changes in the genetic code may lead to new treatment for heart conditions

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients who have had surgery to create a Fontan circulation show changes in their genetic code, which may provide a new treatment opp

Updated on:April 06,2024

Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

Updated on: March 05,2024

Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

by Catherine Goulet-Cloutier,University of MontrealThe ring-shaped heart tissues are printed with a bioink containing a patient's stem cells. Credit: Véronique Lavoie, Chu Sainte-JustineScie

Updated on:March 05,2024

Advice from a cardiologist: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and

Updated on: December 15,2024

Advice from a cardiologist: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and

Updated on:December 15,2024

New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

by Iowa State UniversityStructured Graphical Abstract Effects of 1-year resistance, aerobic, or combined exercise training on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile: the CardioRACE trial. Aero

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

by Iowa State UniversityStructured Graphical Abstract Effects of 1-year resistance, aerobic, or combined exercise training on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile: the CardioRACE trial. Aero

Updated on:March 28,2024

How much exercise do you need for a healthy heart?

by Marc A. Paranzino,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFebruary is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and creating a healthy lifestyle. It's a

Updated on: March 23,2024

How much exercise do you need for a healthy heart?

by Marc A. Paranzino,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFebruary is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and creating a healthy lifestyle. It's a

Updated on:March 23,2024

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit

Updated on: March 26,2024

Pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

by Annabel Mansfield,University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChoice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, lit

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study reveals new connection between impaired autophagy and heart failure

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCardiac-specificATG3deletion blocks autophagy and precipitates cardiac contractile dysfunction(A) ATG3, LC3 (MAP1LC3A), SQSTM1,

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study reveals new connection between impaired autophagy and heart failure

JANUARY 11, 2024byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCardiac-specificATG3deletion blocks autophagy and precipitates cardiac contractile dysfunction(A) ATG3, LC3 (MAP1LC3A), SQSTM1,

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

by Hokkaido UniversityTreatment with human MITO cells (bottom right) effectively suppresses myocardial fibrosis in rat models with myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, compared to treatment wi

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers estimate survival chances during CPR for cardiac arrest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly f

Updated on:March 30,2024

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)

Updated on: March 30,2024

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

Updated on: March 20,2024

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

Updated on:March 20,2024