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Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

by Cell PressHigh magnification confocal image of cardiomyocytes in the myocardial tissue of an organoid. Notice the banded structure of sarcomeres (the contracting units of the heart). Red: card

Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease

by Cell PressHigh magnification confocal image of cardiomyocytes in the myocardial tissue of an organoid. Notice the banded structure of sarcomeres (the contracting units of the heart). Red: card
Risk predictive model developed for patients with multivessel coronary artery lesions

Risk predictive model developed for patients with multivessel coronary artery lesions

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice. To achieve timely, accurate, early selec

Risk predictive model developed for patients with multivessel coronary artery lesions

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice. To achieve timely, accurate, early selec
​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit

​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit
Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He
Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events

by Compuscript LtdReceiver Operating Characteristic Curves of PCSK9 and sP-selectin for Predicting MACE, With or Without Adjustment for Established Risk Factors. PCSK9 = proprotein convertase subtilis
Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

byAmerican Heart AssociationA 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes me

Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

byAmerican Heart AssociationA 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes me
A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a

A new solution for energy transfer to heart pumps mitigates infection

by Christoph Elhardt,ETH ZurichThin, flexible cables with craters on the surface lead to fewer infections in patients. Credit: Nici Lebküchner / ETH ZurichRoughly 1 in 2 wearers of ventricular a
Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin
AI image-recognition program could read heart images faster, speed care

AI image-recognition program could read heart images faster, speed care

byAmerican Heart AssociationTransthoracic two-dimensional echocardiogram. Credit: Espinola-Zavaleta N, Soto ME, Castellanos LM, Játiva-Chávez S, Keirns C./Wikimedia Commons,CC BYUsing an a

AI image-recognition program could read heart images faster, speed care

byAmerican Heart AssociationTransthoracic two-dimensional echocardiogram. Credit: Espinola-Zavaleta N, Soto ME, Castellanos LM, Játiva-Chávez S, Keirns C./Wikimedia Commons,CC BYUsing an a
ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor

ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor
Urban noise pollution may impact cardiovascular risk prediction and prognosis after a heart attack

Urban noise pollution may impact cardiovascular risk prediction and prognosis after a heart attack

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from two studies in different European cities highlights that urban noise pollution has a significant negative impact o

Urban noise pollution may impact cardiovascular risk prediction and prognosis after a heart attack

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from two studies in different European cities highlights that urban noise pollution has a significant negative impact o
Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cardiovascular safety of an interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation in patients with a his

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cardiovascular safety of an interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation in patients with a his