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

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi

Updated on: April 28,2024

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study suggests an 'odor sensor' may explain male and female differences in blood pressure

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineOlfr558 RNA (stained magenta) is expressed in renal vascular smooth muscle cells (left) and renin-positive cells (right). Credit: Jiaojiao Xu and Jen

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study suggests an 'odor sensor' may explain male and female differences in blood pressure

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineOlfr558 RNA (stained magenta) is expressed in renal vascular smooth muscle cells (left) and renin-positive cells (right). Credit: Jiaojiao Xu and Jen

Updated on:March 28,2024

Details in pregnancy history shed light on risk of dying of cardiovascular disease

byUniversity of BergenCardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality by the history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in mothers with one or two lifetime births delivering their first birth i

Updated on: March 28,2024

Details in pregnancy history shed light on risk of dying of cardiovascular disease

byUniversity of BergenCardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality by the history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in mothers with one or two lifetime births delivering their first birth i

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

Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib, research finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationLena Rivard M.D., M.Sc., electrophysiologist at Montreal Heart Institute and associate professor of medicine at Université de Montréal in Canada. Credit: Antoine Sato

Updated on: November 29,2024

Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib, research finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationLena Rivard M.D., M.Sc., electrophysiologist at Montreal Heart Institute and associate professor of medicine at Université de Montréal in Canada. Credit: Antoine Sato

Updated on:November 29,2024

Varying performance between different mechanical cardiac valves evaluated by researchers

byKarolinska InstitutetRegression standardized cumulative incidence of all-cause mortality after surgical aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve prosthesis in Sweden between 2003 and 2

Updated on: May 07,2024

Varying performance between different mechanical cardiac valves evaluated by researchers

byKarolinska InstitutetRegression standardized cumulative incidence of all-cause mortality after surgical aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve prosthesis in Sweden between 2003 and 2

Updated on:May 07,2024

A new mechanism of early-onset atherosclerosis in a premature aging syndrome

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Activation of EndMT in atherosclerotic plaques in mice with progeria The left panel shows an atherosclerotic plaque in an arte

Updated on: October 04,2024

A new mechanism of early-onset atherosclerosis in a premature aging syndrome

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Activation of EndMT in atherosclerotic plaques in mice with progeria The left panel shows an atherosclerotic plaque in an arte

Updated on:October 04,2024

New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy

byThe Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiogra

Updated on: August 08,2024

New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy

byThe Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiogra

Updated on:August 08,2024

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

Updated on: April 26,2024

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

Updated on:April 26,2024

Study finds YTHDF1 promotes cardiac fibrosis by enhancing AXL translation

by Higher Education PressCredit: Han Wu, Weitao Jiang, Ping Pang, Wei Si, Xue Kong, Xinyue Zhang, Yuting Xiong, Chunlei Wang, Feng Zhang, Jinglun Song, Yang Yang, Linghua Zeng, Kuiwu Liu, Yingqiong Ji

Updated on: September 10,2024

Study finds YTHDF1 promotes cardiac fibrosis by enhancing AXL translation

by Higher Education PressCredit: Han Wu, Weitao Jiang, Ping Pang, Wei Si, Xue Kong, Xinyue Zhang, Yuting Xiong, Chunlei Wang, Feng Zhang, Jinglun Song, Yang Yang, Linghua Zeng, Kuiwu Liu, Yingqiong Ji

Updated on:September 10,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on: May 07,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on:May 07,2024