In our cellular 'glue,' scientists find answers about heart attacks, strokes and more

by University of VirginiaAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina p

Updated on: March 20,2024 15

In our cellular 'glue,' scientists find answers about heart attacks, strokes and more

by University of VirginiaAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina p

Updated on:March 20,2024 15

3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

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

Updated on: March 28,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 28,2024 20

First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisThe AVEIR dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Credit: UC DavisUC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first t

Updated on: January 12,2025 0

First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisThe AVEIR dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Credit: UC DavisUC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first t

Updated on:January 12,2025 0

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.

Updated on: November 06,2024 0

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.

Updated on:November 06,2024 0

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol

Updated on: March 15,2024 15

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves

by Cell PressScientists crafted a biorobotic heart simulator by replacing the heart muscle of a biological heart's left chamber with a soft robotic pump. Credit: Manisha SinghCombining a biol

Updated on:March 15,2024 15

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th

Updated on: March 05,2024 5

Unveiling potential diagnostic, treatment target for APS-related thrombocytopenia

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlood clots and pregnancy loss are commonly recognized features of antiphospholipid syndrome, but thrombocytopenia is th

Updated on:March 05,2024 5

Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to

Updated on: March 15,2024 15

Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to

Updated on:March 15,2024 15

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 0

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 0

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart Disease

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart DiseaseByAngela Ryan Lee, MDUpdated on September 04, 2022Medically reviewed byScott Zashin, MDPsoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a

Updated on: January 21,2024 0

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart Disease

The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Heart DiseaseByAngela Ryan Lee, MDUpdated on September 04, 2022Medically reviewed byScott Zashin, MDPsoriatic arthritis(PsA) is a

Updated on:January 21,2024 0

What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Karin Kaiser / MHHHigh blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diseases associated with high blood pressur

Updated on: March 15,2024 16

What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Karin Kaiser / MHHHigh blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diseases associated with high blood pressur

Updated on:March 15,2024 16

AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary int

Updated on: March 24,2024 11

AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary int

Updated on:March 24,2024 11