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Not too late to repair: Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model

Not too late to repair: Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the hear

Not too late to repair: Gene therapy improves advanced heart failure in animal model

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the hear
Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines
Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

byMedical University of ViennaCohort origin overview. Patients from nine centers in four countries and two continents were enrolled. The largest cohort in terms of patient number, the Austrian c

Cardiac amyloidosis: New AI system developed for early diagnosis

byMedical University of ViennaCohort origin overview. Patients from nine centers in four countries and two continents were enrolled. The largest cohort in terms of patient number, the Austrian c
Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia
Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart

Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a welln

Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a welln
Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

by Elana GotkineIn a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology andpublishedonline in theJournal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations are p

Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

by Elana GotkineIn a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology andpublishedonline in theJournal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations are p
Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment for infants who have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is sometimes limited. Because they haven't

Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment for infants who have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is sometimes limited. Because they haven't
Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun
AI tools better at predicting heart transplant rejection than standard clinical method, finds study

AI tools better at predicting heart transplant rejection than standard clinical method, finds study

by Emory UniversityCredit: Emory UniversityMore than 4,500 heart transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2023. While the lifesaving operation improves the quality of life and longevity for most

AI tools better at predicting heart transplant rejection than standard clinical method, finds study

by Emory UniversityCredit: Emory UniversityMore than 4,500 heart transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2023. While the lifesaving operation improves the quality of life and longevity for most
Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu
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
Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties