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Intravascular imaging shown to significantly improve survival, safety and outcomes in stenting procedures
Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and... Read more
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Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor
Body composition—often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle—is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health.... Read more
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Heart rhythm holds the key to treating psychological trauma, suggests study
Researchers from Murdoch University have discovered that a simple measure of heart rate variability, taken at rest or during sleep,... Read more
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Video: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in... Read more
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New research suggests boosting potassium is key for blood pressure control
While reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study... Read more
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Self-administered blood test shows promise for checking heart health
Researchers at Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Center have delivered a self-administered blood test that could revolutionize the landscape of... Read more
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Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia
Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to... Read more
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Severe maternal grief associated with increased risk of heart failure in child
Prenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published... Read more
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Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure
Heart failure stands as a leading cause of mortality worldwide, demanding advanced treatment options. Despite the urgency for more effective... Read more
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Inaccurate oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure study finds
Racially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black patients with... Read more
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Children's hospital advocates to close the gap in pediatric heart care
Ochsner Children's Hospital, ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, is raising... Read more
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New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure
The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity... Read more
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A new method for cardiac image segmentation
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing have proposed a new method for cardiac image segmentation. The work,... Read more
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Five things teen girls (and their parents) should know about heart health
Among many teenage girls, hearts are a communications staple. Heart emojis punctuate their texts, heart hands frame their selfies on... Read more
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Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP
A single dose of subcutaneous zilebesiran is associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a study... Read more