Heart Disease, Research and Transplant

Cedars-Sinai Cardiologist Leads the American Society of Transplantation

DAIC

JULY 3, 2024

Jon Kobashigawa, MD, of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, is an expert in heart transplantation, heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions. Kobashigawa was instrumental in expanding the Comprehensive Transplant Program at Cedars-Sinai , one of the largest transplant programs in the world. “Dr.

Transplant

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Discovery unveils key to heart development in womb, unravels cause of spongy heart disease

Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 10, 2024

Having explored how the heart is formed in utero, a researcher is reporting how cells and molecules act during that early formation and what might cause the heart disease called left ventricular non-compaction or spongy heart, for which patients often require heart transplants.

Heart Disease

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Determinants of survival following heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

Congenital Heart Disease

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New X-ray Imaging Technique Helps Early Identification of Heart Disease Risk

DAIC

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

CAC detection is crucial for assessing cardiovascular risk, as CAC presence strongly correlates with coronary artery disease and related complications. Conducted at University Health Network, Dr. Patrik Rogalla’s research indicates that single exposure dual-energy imaging detects more CAC compared to traditional X-ray methods.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Technology Transplant

Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and NYU Langone Health Expand Partnership to Include Adult Congenital Heart Disease

DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

New Jersey-based Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and New York-based NYU Langone Health, both nationally recognized cardiovascular programs, have announced that they are expanding their partnership to provide patients improved access to adult congenital heart disease services and the specialist directed care.

Congenital Heart Disease

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Using stem cell-derived heart muscle cells to advance heart regenerative therapy

Science Daily - Heart Disease

APRIL 26, 2024

Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. In a recent study, researchers tested a novel approach that involves injecting 'cardiac spheroids,' cultured from human stem cells, directly into damaged ventricles.

Transplant

Transplant Arrhythmia Research Outcomes

A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Heart 2023 Conference

JANUARY 17, 2024

This institute is dedicated to pioneering research, innovation, and the development of clinically effective techniques for addressing various heart conditions. Read more and share the research work at [link] Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

Congenital Heart Disease

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Black Families at Increased Risk of Inherited Heart Condition That Can Cause Heart Failure at a Young Age

DAIC

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Researchers Elizabeth Jordan and Ray Hershberger, MD discuss the results of genetic tests that indicate a risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. The inherited heart condition often goes undiagnosed until it advances to heart failure, which is why it’s important to identify those at risk and begin treatment early.

Heart Failure

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Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 1)

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 8, 2024

Subscribe below to stay informed on the latest research and innovations in cardiometabolic care, including collaboration and partnership insights, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate these strategies into your practice. Key contributions: Advanced cardiac imaging (e.g.,

Education

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Lantheus Announces the FDA Approval of DEFINITY as Ultrasound Enhancing Agent for Use in Certain Pediatric Cardiovascular Patients

DAIC

MARCH 6, 2024

Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved DEFINITY (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) as an ultrasound enhancing agent for use in pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms, including those who have undergone heart transplant, or have Kawasaki disease or a congenital cardiovascular anomaly. All rights reserved.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Ultrasound Heart Transplant Echocardiogram

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital

Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MARCH 8, 2024

There is increased cognizance of gender inequality and the importance of inclusive and diverse approaches to medical research. Historically, women have been underrepresented in scientific fields, and this spills over into the research and study of women’s health.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation Academic Diabetes Research

The legal case – naming a few names

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The hypothesis that a raised cholesterol level causes heart disease [atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)] is possibly the single most powerful idea in medicine. And if you dare to suggest the idea that low-fat foods do not protect against heart disease, you get much the same treatment.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Article Research Diet

Cardiovascular Update

Cedars-Sinai Cardiologist Leads the American Society of Transplantation

Discovery unveils key to heart development in womb, unravels cause of spongy heart disease

Determinants of survival following heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease

New X-ray Imaging Technique Helps Early Identification of Heart Disease Risk

Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and NYU Langone Health Expand Partnership to Include Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Using stem cell-derived heart muscle cells to advance heart regenerative therapy

A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Black Families at Increased Risk of Inherited Heart Condition That Can Cause Heart Failure at a Young Age

Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 1)

Lantheus Announces the FDA Approval of DEFINITY as Ultrasound Enhancing Agent for Use in Certain Pediatric Cardiovascular Patients

Published Research

Published Research

Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

The legal case – naming a few names

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