Study in Haiti suggests early-onset heart failure is prevalent form of heart disease in low-income countries

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStaff at GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, process laboratory samples. Credit: Bahare KhodabandeEarly-onset heart failure is alarmingly common in urban Hait

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study in Haiti suggests early-onset heart failure is prevalent form of heart disease in low-income countries

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeStaff at GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, process laboratory samples. Credit: Bahare KhodabandeEarly-onset heart failure is alarmingly common in urban Hait

Updated on:May 08,2024

Researchers identify a cause of immunodeficiency after stroke and heart attack

by Birte Vierjahn,University of Duisburg-EssenStroke and myocardial infarction induce shrinkage of B cell follicles and T cell zone volumes in PP. 3D reconstruction images of CD19+B cells

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers identify a cause of immunodeficiency after stroke and heart attack

by Birte Vierjahn,University of Duisburg-EssenStroke and myocardial infarction induce shrinkage of B cell follicles and T cell zone volumes in PP. 3D reconstruction images of CD19+B cells

Updated on:April 28,2024

Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:The American Journal of Pathology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.09.014Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules followi

Updated on: March 28,2024

Anti-inflammatory molecules show promise in reducing risks of further heart damage

byNewcastle UniversityCredit:The American Journal of Pathology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.09.014Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules followi

Updated on:March 28,2024

A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring

by Daegan Miller,University of Massachusetts AmherstDevice concept and fabrication.aSchematic of the mesh-innervated CMT.bSchematic of the (i) cell-device interface, with

Updated on: March 28,2024

A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring

by Daegan Miller,University of Massachusetts AmherstDevice concept and fabrication.aSchematic of the mesh-innervated CMT.bSchematic of the (i) cell-device interface, with

Updated on:March 28,2024

Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

Updated on: April 28,2024

Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

Updated on: May 08,2024

Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men, research finds

by Anne Hammarskjöld,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large h

Updated on: July 11,2024

Women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men, research finds

by Anne Hammarskjöld,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large h

Updated on:July 11,2024

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

Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRacially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black pat

Updated on: March 28,2024

Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRacially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black pat

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Updated on:March 30,2024

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