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UrduA group of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Texas Heart Institute and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reveals today in the journal Genes & Development new insights into the recently discovered healing capacity of…
Tag: Cardiology
Temple scientists solve mystery underlying heart toxicity caused by diabetes drugs
(Philadelphia, PA) – Like catching two fish with one worm, treating two problems with a single drug is efficient, but exceedingly difficult. In particular, for new diabetes medications, in which one drug aims to tackle two major complications of diabetes…
Veterans with mental health conditions have higher risk of heart disease, stroke
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report
Exercise prior to breast cancer associated with lower risk for heart disease
Physical activity may help patients tolerate cardiovascular side effects of cancer treatment
Gum disease linked with higher risk of hypertension
Sophia Antipolis, 24 September 2019: People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research , a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). 1 Senior…
Machine learning could offer faster, more precise results for cardiac MRI scans
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Journal Report
Fat mass index, not BMI, associated with cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). Heart disease is a major cause of…
Children exposed to secondhand smoke at higher risk for atrial fibrillation
Study highlights relationship between parental smoking status and offspring AFib risk
Changes in internal medicine subspecialty choices of women, men
What The Study Did: This study used enrollment data to examine changes in the internal medicine subspecialty choices of women and men from 1991 to 2016. Data were examined for nine internal medicine subspecialties: cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine,…
Tackling cardiovascular deaths requires urgent action in children
Porto Alegre, Brazil 21 Sept 2019: Encouraging activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease – and is the focus of an innovative school project in São Paulo, Brazil. The first results are presented…
Cleveland Clinic, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical to host Cleveland Clinic’s Obesity Summit
Summit focuses on innovative solutions and strategies for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease management
Temple researchers identify new target regulating mitochondria during stress
Discovery could lead to new approach to treating heart failure, heart attack, stroke and neurodegeneration
One daily combo pill helps lower heart disease risk in study of underserved patients
DALLAS, Sept 19, 2019 – Taking one daily pill that combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol lowered heart disease risk among underserved patients better than taking several separate medications to treat these risk factors, according to…
Imaging reveals new results from landmark stem cell trial for stroke
Researchers led by Sean I. Savitz, MD, reported today in the journal Stem Cells that bone marrow cells used to treat ischemic stroke in an expanded Phase I trial were not only safe and feasible, but also resulted in enhanced…
Studying drivers behind cardiac arrhythmias
Visualizing electrical patterns underlying abnormal heart contractions and deformations
Radiation therapy effective against deadly heart rhythm
A single high dose of radiation aimed at the heart significantly reduces episodes of a potentially deadly rapid heart rhythm, according to results of a phase one/two study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Study shows the importance of when adolescents sleep to obesity and cardiometabolic health
BOSTON – A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Harvard Medical School has found that adolescent sleep timing preferences and patterns should be considered risk factors for obesity and cardiometabolic health, and that…
New cardiac fibrosis study identifies key proteins that translate into heart disease
The formation of excess fibrous tissue in the heart, which underlies several heart diseases, could b
Early detection is key: Screening test could improve lives of cats with heart disease
DENVER/September 12, 2019 – A new, two-minute screening technique could help save cats from dying prematurely of heart disease. Morris Animal Foundation -funded researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University recently developed a focused cardiac ultrasound…
American Heart Association award to study stroke recovery
When someone has an ischemic stroke, doctors work swiftly to remove the arterial blockage and restore blood flow to the brain. But sometimes even once the blockage is removed, there’s lasting – sometimes fatal – damage. “Every minute when someone’s…
Emerging practice of precision medicine could one day improve care for many heart failure patients
American Heart Association scientific statement
Researchers pinpoint animal model proteins important in study of human disease
Frank Conlon, PhD, co-led a study showing which proteins and pathways are conserved in four major an
Number of pregnant women with high blood pressure spiked over last four decades
Hypertension Journal report
The four newest 2019 Balzan Prize Winners announced today In Milan
Each prize is worth CHF 750 000 (approx. EUR 680 000; USD 760 000; GBP 620 000) Half of the amount m
Diagnostic accuracy of a smartphone-operated single-lead electrocardiogram
Smartphone-operated electrocardiogram is highly accurate for detecting arrhythmias in non-acute pati
New study reveals ‘smart’ approach to detecting common heart condition
A new study, presented as ‘Late Breaking Science’ at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual congress and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help…
High blood pressure treatment may slow cognitive decline
American Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation #004; Session 05A
New research suggests gut bacteria may be linked to high blood pressure and depression
American Heart Association meeting report — presentation #019; session 06A
Temps up, blood pressures down in hot yoga study
American Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation #P196; Session APS.1
New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
Findings in Journal of Nutrition show positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women
UTEP School of Pharmacy awarded NIH grant to study thirdhand smoke
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy have been awarded $1.8 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of thirdhand smoke…
ASNC announces multisocietal cardiac amyloidosis consensus
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) publishes ‘Expert Consensus Recommendations For Mu
Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
This is a peer-reviewed, randomized, double-blind crossover study conducted in humans
Emory cardiologist introduces WHF Roadmap on CVD prevention with diabetes
World Heart Federation Roadmap
National study seeks earlier diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis in minorities
Boston Medical Center and Columbia University Irving Medical Center awarded grant for new trial
Bigger spend, same end: Post-hospital care study suggests ways to save Medicare money
Traditional Medicare spends much more on post-hospital care for people in their 60s than private ins
CVD leading cause of death worldwide, but cancer rising cause in rich countries
In high-income countries deaths from cancer have become twice as frequent as those from CVD
Heart failure care must address patients’ broader health if survival rates are to be improved
Research published in JAMA Cardiology today presents new evidence that might explain why the prognos
Who benefits from a defibrillator?
ECG procedure indicates whether an implantable defibrillator will extend a patient’s life
Early life environment may lead to high blood pressure in children
High outdoor temperatures, low city walkability and BPA exposure associated with higher risk of hype
Aspirin should not be recommended for healthy people over 70
ASPREE trial sub-group analysis presented in a late breaking science session today at ESC Congress 2
ACC leadership to join NCD Café to kick off NCD Global Week of Action
Café offers open discussion of global CV health, noncommunicable diseases
Inflammation triggers silent mutation to cause deadly lung disease, Stanford study shows
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that inflammation in the lungs of rats, triggered by something as simple as the flu, may wake up a silent genetic defect that causes sudden onset cases of pulmonary hypertension,…
Adults with cerebral palsy about twice as likely to develop non-communicable diseases
Thursday, 29 August 2019 – Adults with cerebral palsy are about twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disease compared to adults without cerebral palsy, according to a new study led by RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons…
Baylor College of Medicine issues position statement on youth smoking and vaping
Baylor College of Medicine has issued a statement to address and help prevent the harms of youth smoking and vaping. As e-cigarette use rises rapidly among younger generations, Baylor calls on the public to educate their legislators, policy makers and…
Stretchable wireless sensor could monitor healing of cerebral aneurysms
A wireless sensor small enough to be implanted in the blood vessels of the human brain could help clinicians evaluate the healing of aneurysms — bulges that can cause death or serious injury if they burst. The stretchable sensor, which…
Kaiser Permanente reduces secondary cardiac events through virtual cardiac rehabilitation program
Wearable technology and virtual coaching increase patient engagement, lead to improved outcomes
Cardiology compensation continues to rise; first heart failure compensation data reported
New survey of 2,300 physicians reveals impactful health care industry trends
Total heart disease deaths on the rise
Majority of these deaths are preventable, study authors say
Greater left ventricular mass increases risk of heart failure
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Elevated left ventricular mass, known as left-ventricular hypertrophy, is a stronger predictor of coronary artery disease-related death and heart failure than coronary artery calcium score, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology .…