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New clues on how the heart makes arteries

New clues on how the heart makes arteries

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA 3D image of an embryonic mouse heart. Endothelial cells vascularize the heart muscle walls (shown in green). This process establishes the coronary v

New clues on how the heart makes arteries

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineA 3D image of an embryonic mouse heart. Endothelial cells vascularize the heart muscle walls (shown in green). This process establishes the coronary v
Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis

Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichPathway synopsis (I.) Sterile inflammation triggers the activation of a subset of cDCs, which respond by releasing CCL17. (II.) In turn, CCL17 binds to CC

Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichPathway synopsis (I.) Sterile inflammation triggers the activation of a subset of cDCs, which respond by releasing CCL17. (II.) In turn, CCL17 binds to CC
AI-based virtual voice assistant successfully bridges care gap for heart patients

AI-based virtual voice assistant successfully bridges care gap for heart patients

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical follow-up using virtual voice technology helped identify complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA

AI-based virtual voice assistant successfully bridges care gap for heart patients

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical follow-up using virtual voice technology helped identify complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA
Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReferring people to a specialized rehabilitation program following a cardiac incident could reduce the chance they will be readmitted to hos

Underused heart program could reduce hospital readmissions and lower risk of death

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReferring people to a specialized rehabilitation program following a cardiac incident could reduce the chance they will be readmitted to hos
Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are follo

Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are follo
Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr

Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr
Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk

Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis—the formation of blood clots—researchers&nb

Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis—the formation of blood clots—researchers&nb
Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l
Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?

Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.The study

Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.The study
Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective treatment of irregular heartbeat

Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective treatment of irregular heartbeat

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.032Affecting as many as 6 million people in the United

Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective treatment of irregular heartbeat

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.032Affecting as many as 6 million people in the United
In rats, intrauterine exposure to cannabinoid affects cardiorespiratory function and sleep quality in adulthood

In rats, intrauterine exposure to cannabinoid affects cardiorespiratory function and sleep quality in adulthood

by André Julião,FAPESPMales and females exhibited different cardiorespiratory and sleep quality outcomes after being exposed to a synthetic cannabinoid in the womb. Credit: illustration: Luis Gu

In rats, intrauterine exposure to cannabinoid affects cardiorespiratory function and sleep quality in adulthood

by André Julião,FAPESPMales and females exhibited different cardiorespiratory and sleep quality outcomes after being exposed to a synthetic cannabinoid in the womb. Credit: illustration: Luis Gu