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UrduCardiovascular physicians with UC San Diego Health have joined an international clinical trial utilizing a new Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (EV ICD) system to help treat sudden cardiac arrest.
Tag: Cardiology
UT Southwestern Among Top 25 in Nation in Eight Specialties Ranked By U.S. News ‘Best Hospitals’
UT Southwesternonce again is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth – the nation’s fourth-largest metro area – among 132 regional hospitals and second in Texas among 566 hospitals for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition comes several months after UT Southwestern completed expansion of its William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Again Named Among Nation’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care
MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been named among the nation’s top heart hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Its Cardiology and Heart Surgery program climbed to #30, up seven from last year’s “Best Hospitals” rankings. It is the only nationally recognized heart program of its kind in the Washington region.
Rush University Medical Center Again on U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll
Of the more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals evaluated, Rush University Medical Center ranked No. 19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, with nine of specialties rated among the country’s very best.
New statement provides path to include ethnicity, ancestry, race in genomic research
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Among effective antihypertensive drugs, less popular choice is slightly safer
NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2021)–Two types of drugs that are recommended as a first treatment for patients with high blood pressure were found equally effective in improving cardiovascular outcomes, but the more popular type causes slightly more side effects,…
New Insights Into Uncontrolled Inflammation in COVID-19 Patients
In a new study, published recently in the journal Circulation Research, scientists discover how the production of protective molecules known as specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPM) is altered in patients with COVID-19.
Unlocking genetic clues behind aortic aneurysm
After examining nearly the entire human genome for genetic changes that increase risk of aneurysm, researchers discovered a new change in the genetic code of a transcription factor.
Bidirectional impact of cardiovascular disease, cancer in Blacks focus of new AHA center
Cardiovascular disease and cancer, the nation’s top two killers, share common ground like obesity and chronic inflammation, as well as a disproportionate impact on Black Americans. A new American Heart Association-funded center at the Medical College of Georgia is working…
Cardio-cerebrovascular disease history complicates hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes
Researchers find pre-transplant cardiovascular diseases indirectly affect mortality and survival through increased post-transplant disease occurrence
New insights into uncontrolled inflammation in COVID-19 patients
Research led by Queen Mary University of London provides new insight into the mechanisms that lead to uncontrolled inflammation in COVID-19 patients
ACC, ARMUS Corporation launch global initiative to improve heart care
Global Quality Solutions will kick off in select countries to track cardiovascular events, educate on quality improvement methods
Survival after cardiac arrest – Freiburg cardiovascular surgeons develop new technique
Around 50,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest in Germany every year. When occurring outside a hospital, the chances of survival are only ten percent. Survivors often suffer from severe permanent neurological damage. On July 21st, 2021, researchers from the Faculty…
Breastfeeding, even for a few days, linked to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Increased physical activity after ICD implantation linked to less hospitalization, death
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report
Coffee Doesn’t Raise Your Risk for Heart Rhythm Problems
In the largest study of its kind, an investigation by UC San Francisco has found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption can cause cardiac arrhythmia.
Northwestern Medicine First in United States to Use Live 3D Intracardiac Echo for Heart Rhythm Procedure
Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute recently became the first cardiovascular program in the United States to use the new VeriSight Pro ICE catheter during a cryoablation procedure to treat a heart arrhythmia.
Copper transporter potential new treatment target for cardiovascular disease
An internal transporter that enables us to use the copper we consume in foods like shellfish and nuts to enable a host of vital body functions also has the essential role of protecting the receptor that enables us to grow…
Coffee doesn’t raise your risk for heart rhythm problems
UCSF Cardiology researchers report no link between coffee consumption and arrhythmia
Coffee and heart beats
What The Study Did: The association between daily coffee consumption and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias was evaluated in this study. Authors: Gregory M. Marcus, M.D., M.A.S., of the University of California, San Francisco, is the corresponding author. To access…
Examining association between cycling, risk of death among people with diabetes
What The Study Did: This study investigated the association between time spent cycling and the risk of death from cardiovascular disease or any other cause among people with diabetes. Authors: Mathias Ried-Larsen, Ph.D., of Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, is the corresponding…
New theory suggests blood immune and clotting components could contribute to psychosis
A scientific review has found evidence that a disruption in blood clotting and the first line immune system could be contributing factors in the development of psychosis. The article, a joint collaborative effort by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine…
Heart problems resolve in majority of kids with COVID inflammatory syndrome
NEW YORK, NY (July 15, 2021)–Heart problems in children hospitalized with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)–an inflammatory condition triggered by COVID–were mostly gone within a few months, a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons…
Methamphetamine use drove surge in heart failure hospitalizations, costs in California
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal report
LETI’s research will help apply magnetotactic bacteria in oncology
Kamil Gareev, Associate Professor at ETU “LETI,” justified the prospects of using magnetotactic bacteria to treat malignant tumors.
New spray could someday help heal damage after a heart attack
Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although modern surgical techniques, diagnostics and medications have greatly improved early survival from these events, many patients struggle with the long-term effects of permanently damaged tissue,…
Teens knowing results of their cardiomyopathy genetic tests may improve family function
Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine Journal Report
Leading cardiovascular organizations issue joint opinion on improving clinician well-being worldwide
Paper addresses drivers and impacts of burnout, suggests strategies for the betterment of cardiovascular workforce
Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London adds cardiology, gastroenterology, lung care
Mayo Clinic Healthcare, an outpatient clinic that provides personalized health care ranging from preventive screenings and tailored wellness plans to second opinions for complex diagnoses, is adding several medical specialties including cardiology, gastroenterology and pulmonary medicine.
Heart risk ‘calculators’ overlook increased risk for people of South Asian ancestry
Circulation Journal Report
NIH funds research into new method to predict atrial fibrillation recurrence
Research consortium led by Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University
Using mice to open the way to prevent blocked arteries
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify pathways that link a high-fat diet to atherosclerosis in mice Tokyo, Japan – It’s long been known that a high-fat diet can lead to clogged arteries, but we have only recently…
Powerhouse of the cell has self-preservation mechanism
Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, convert sustenance into energy, fueling the cell’s activities. In addition to power, mitochondria also produce reactive oxygen species, byproduct molecules primed to help facilitate communication among the other units in the cells. But when…
Imaging Test May Predict Patients Most at Risk of Some Heart Complications from COVID-19
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person’s heart is pumping properly, may be useful in predicting which patients with COVID-19 are most at risk of developing atrial fibrillation — an irregular heartbeat that can increase a person’s risk for heart failure and stroke, among other heart issues. The new findings, published online May 30 in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, also suggest that patients with COVID-19 who go on to develop atrial fibrillation more commonly have elevated levels of heart-related proteins called troponin and NT-proBNP in blood test samples.
Genetic analysis technique finds missing link between thyroid function and lipid profile
Using a genetic analysis called Mendelian randomization, researchers suggest causal association between thyroid function and serum lipid profiles
Imaging test may predict patients most at risk of some heart complications from COVID-19
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person’s heart is pumping properly, may be useful in predicting which patients with COVID-19 are most at risk of developing atrial…
Cell-type-specific insight into the function of risk factors in coronary artery disease
Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of genetic risk factors for, and the diversity of cells involved in, the development of coronary artery disease. The researchers analysed human atherosclerotic lesions to map the chromatin…
Discrimination, stress linked to poorer heart health in transgender, gender diverse adults
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Meta-analysis finds that omega-3 fatty acids improved cardiovascular outcomes
Reduction in cardiovascular risk was greatest for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alone rather than combination of EPA and another omega-3 fatty acid
Stroke treatment may backfire when kidneys don’t work well
Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Japan show that excessive blood pressure reduction for acute intracerebral hemorrhage is risky in people with decreased kidney function Suita, Japan — Stroke and chronic kidney disease are both difficult to…
BU researcher receives prestigious Lucian Prize for contributions to cardiovascular science
(Boston)–Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, the Jay and Louise Coffman Professor in Vascular Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Louis and Artur Lucian Award, an honor bestowed annually to one…
Viruses are the most common cause of myocarditis in children, experts offer guidance
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
AI predicts diabetes risk by measuring fat around the heart
A team led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is able to automatically measure the amount of fat around the heart from MRI scan images.
Young South Asian heart attack patients more likely to be obese, use tobacco
Increased heart disease prevention education and awareness needed for younger, at-risk patients
Banishing cigarettes into history’s ashcan
New grant expands Texas tobacco program, targets substance use patients in rural communities
Adult ADHD is linked to numerous physical conditions
Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in The Lancet Psychiatry . “Identifying…
Cardiovascular disease — Atherosclerosis and the immune system
Medical researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have uncovered how signal proteins of the immune system regulate the development of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes of death in Germany. The condition is characterized by the build-up…
About half of people living with HIV have coronary artery plaque despite low cardiac risk
Researchers led by Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a condition with potential cardiovascular disease implications for the many people with HIV not identified by traditional risk markers.
SAEM publishes GRACE guidelines for recurrent, low-risk chest pain care in the ED
GRACE: Guidelines for reasonable and appropriate care in the emergency department
UK HealthCare, partners receive prestigious CDC grant to improve stroke care in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2021) — UK HealthCare, UofL Health, the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (KHDSP), and other state partners have been awarded the prestigious Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program Grant by…