Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on: October 14,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on:October 14,2024

Genetic keys to cardiovascular health: A study from Mexico City

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineIn Mexico City, researchers at the Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez have studied genetic underp

Updated on: April 26,2024

Genetic keys to cardiovascular health: A study from Mexico City

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineIn Mexico City, researchers at the Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez have studied genetic underp

Updated on:April 26,2024

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

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

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel

Updated on: November 29,2024

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel

Updated on:November 29,2024

Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

Updated on: March 26,2024

Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

Updated on:March 26,2024

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

Updated on: March 30,2024

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

Updated on:March 30,2024

Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today

Updated on: March 15,2024

Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today

Updated on:March 15,2024

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on: January 21,2024

An Examination of the Cholesterol Hypothesis

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on: June 17,2024

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

by Duke UniversityTwo cross sections of engineered rat cardiac tissue showing the BRAF mutation at work. The BRAF-altered cell on the right has more newly synthesized DNA (green), showing the mut

Updated on:June 17,2024

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on: March 21,2024

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on:March 21,2024

Novel thrombectomy system demonstrates positive safety and feasibility results in treating acute pulmonary embolism

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLate-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effect

Updated on: May 08,2024

Novel thrombectomy system demonstrates positive safety and feasibility results in treating acute pulmonary embolism

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLate-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effect

Updated on:May 08,2024