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Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

by Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammator

Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk

by Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and inflammator
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb
Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f

Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure

by Keri Sprung, Texas Heart InstituteCredit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.09.029A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease f
Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure

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

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
Prevalence of self-reported hypertension 30 percent in 2017 to 2021

Prevalence of self-reported hypertension 30 percent in 2017 to 2021

by Elana GotkineThe overall age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was about 30 percent in 2017 to 2021, according to researchpublishedin the March 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Dis

Prevalence of self-reported hypertension 30 percent in 2017 to 2021

by Elana GotkineThe overall age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was about 30 percent in 2017 to 2021, according to researchpublishedin the March 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Dis
New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe
Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by

Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by
Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use
Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important
Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes

Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes

by University of GranadaSclerostin expression at vascular tissue. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02043-8A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of

Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes

by University of GranadaSclerostin expression at vascular tissue. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02043-8A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of
Bioinks with improved electromechanical properties for 3D printing of cardiac BioRings

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

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
Position of stroke patient's head before surgery may improve neurological function

Position of stroke patient's head before surgery may improve neurological function

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the b

Position of stroke patient's head before surgery may improve neurological function

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the b