AI-based virtual voice assistant successfully bridges care gap for heart patients

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical follow-up using virtual voice technology helped identify complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA

Updated on: September 04,2024

AI-based virtual voice assistant successfully bridges care gap for heart patients

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinical follow-up using virtual voice technology helped identify complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA

Updated on:September 04,2024

Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

Updated on: September 06,2024

Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

Updated on:September 06,2024

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

Updated on: July 09,2024

What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

Updated on:July 09,2024

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Updated on: July 05,2024

Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients

by Anne Wilson,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPacing leads are routinely used to monitor patients and protect against the risk of postoperative arrhythmias. Credit: Massachusetts Institute

Updated on:July 05,2024

Health care leaders call for reinstatement of Canadian hypertension control program

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada's health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control has been published as an&nbs

Updated on: March 15,2024

Health care leaders call for reinstatement of Canadian hypertension control program

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada's health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control has been published as an&nbs

Updated on:March 15,2024

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Updated on:May 08,2024

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Updated on: April 06,2024

Abiomed heart pumps linked to 49 deaths

by Ernie MundellA new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.These left-sided Impella heart

Updated on:April 06,2024

New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease

by Karolinska InstitutetAssociation Between Cumulative Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication (ADHD) Use and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The solid lines represent the adjusted odd

Updated on: March 05,2024

New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease

by Karolinska InstitutetAssociation Between Cumulative Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication (ADHD) Use and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The solid lines represent the adjusted odd

Updated on:March 05,2024

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for

Updated on: May 08,2024

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for

Updated on:May 08,2024

Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.

Updated on: March 30,2024

Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.

Updated on:March 30,2024

Mouse study finds fathers on unhealthy diets can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in their daughters

byUniversity of California - RiversideChangcheng Zhou (right) is seen here with Rebecca Hernandez, the first author of the research paper. Credit: Carrie Rosema.When they become fathers, men who

Updated on: September 15,2024

Mouse study finds fathers on unhealthy diets can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in their daughters

byUniversity of California - RiversideChangcheng Zhou (right) is seen here with Rebecca Hernandez, the first author of the research paper. Credit: Carrie Rosema.When they become fathers, men who

Updated on:September 15,2024

New test shows promise for diagnosing and managing portal hypertension

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe suggested approach for the management of patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease. Abbreviations: cACLD, compensated advanced chronic liver dis

Updated on: March 28,2024

New test shows promise for diagnosing and managing portal hypertension

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe suggested approach for the management of patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease. Abbreviations: cACLD, compensated advanced chronic liver dis

Updated on:March 28,2024