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Understanding the role of an omega-3 fatty acid in the prevention of arrhythmias

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Besides other problems like diabetes and atherosclerosis, saturated fats have also been linked to life-threatening arrhythmias. Over the past few decades, scientists have generated a pile of evidence suggesting that a diet rich in saturated fats is enough to cause heart diseases.

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Top Cardiology Conferences in 2025

Cardiology Update

Hashtag: #ACC25 European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Congress 2025 Date: 30 March to 1 April 2025 Location: Vienna and online Overview: The yearly gathering of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) unites scientists, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders engaged in the global management of arrhythmias.

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A novel degradable PEG superparamagnetic iron oxide capsule coupled with a polyphenolic nano-enzymatic conjugate (PSPM-NE), to treat ROS-driven cardiovascular-diseases, tested in atherosclerosis as a model disease, and hypothesizing autoimmunity as an atheroma's trigger

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

It is proven challenging managing chronic cardiovascular illnesses like atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, and diverse cardiomyopathies. In certain cases, there is no approved treatment.

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Top Cardiology Conferences in 2024

Cardiology Update

European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Congress Date: April 7-9, 2024 Location: Berlin, Germany and online Overview: The yearly gathering of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) unites scientists, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders engaged in the global management of arrhythmias. Hashtag: #ICNCCT2024 7.

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Human and gut microbiota synergy in a metabolically active superorganism: a cardiovascular perspective

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In this context, recent evidence highlights the pivotal role of immuno-inflammatory activation by the gut microbiome in influencing cardiovascular disorders, potentially opening new therapeutic avenues.

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The Hidden Toll of Chronic Stress on Your Heart Health

MIBHS

Arrhythmias (Abnormal Heart Rhythms) Stress hormones can disrupt the signals that regulate your heartbeat, leading to arrhythmias – abnormal heart rhythms that cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly.

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Anaphylaxis, chest pain, and ST elevation in aVR

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Subendocardial Ischemia from another Cause ( ie, sustained tachycardia — sinus or from some other arrhythmia; shock/profound hypotension; GI bleeding; anemia; etc. ). PEARL #1: It's important to remember that there are frequently no wall motion abnormalities when there is diffuse subendocardial ischemia.