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

Research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease

by Deakin UniversityAβ42administration reprograms cardiac metabolism.aschematic of experiment where mice were administered Aβ42or scrambled Aβ42(ScrAβ42; 1 μg/day i.

Updated on: March 28,2024

Research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease

by Deakin UniversityAβ42administration reprograms cardiac metabolism.aschematic of experiment where mice were administered Aβ42or scrambled Aβ42(ScrAβ42; 1 μg/day i.

Updated on:March 28,2024

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

Updated on: January 28,2024

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

Updated on:January 28,2024

Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which

Updated on: March 15,2024

Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which

Updated on:March 15,2024

A simplified measurement method for determining immune age improves analysis of cardiorespiratory fitness

by Leibniz-Institut für Arbeitsforschung an der TU DortmundCalibration of the IMM-AGE metric to cell-frequency data from the Dortmund Vital Study DVS. (A) Box plots of the age distributions in the IMM

Updated on: March 26,2024

A simplified measurement method for determining immune age improves analysis of cardiorespiratory fitness

by Leibniz-Institut für Arbeitsforschung an der TU DortmundCalibration of the IMM-AGE metric to cell-frequency data from the Dortmund Vital Study DVS. (A) Box plots of the age distributions in the IMM

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Updated on:March 30,2024

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe

Updated on: November 27,2024

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe

Updated on:November 27,2024

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on: March 28,2024

Heat exposure may increase inflammation and impair the immune system

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: American Heart AssociationShort-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which ma

Updated on:March 28,2024

Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

Updated on: May 08,2024

Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

Updated on:May 08,2024

Evaluating long-term survival and cardiac efficacy of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

byMary Ann Liebert, IncFibrotic remodeling in skeletal muscle and heart of DMDMDXrats and impact of delandistrogene moxeparvovec treatment.A recent studypublishedin the journal

Updated on: December 12,2024

Evaluating long-term survival and cardiac efficacy of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

byMary Ann Liebert, IncFibrotic remodeling in skeletal muscle and heart of DMDMDXrats and impact of delandistrogene moxeparvovec treatment.A recent studypublishedin the journal

Updated on:December 12,2024

Catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy system demonstrates safety and effectiveness in pulmonary embolism patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstr

Updated on: May 07,2024

Catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy system demonstrates safety and effectiveness in pulmonary embolism patients

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstr

Updated on:May 07,2024