Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Using an AI tool, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have analyzed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains' biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are associated with an older-looking brain, while healthy lifestyles were linked to brains with a younger appearance.
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. While CAC is typically associated with traditional risk factors such as age, hypertension, and smoking, paradoxically elevated CAC scores have been observed in male endurance athletes despite their otherwise healthy profiles. This has raised concerns that long-term, high-volume exercise might be detrimental to heart health.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 18, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Moderate wine consumption maintained its association with cardiovascular benefit when self-reports were taken out of the equation, the large PREDIMED trial showed. Using urinary tartaric acid as an objective biomarker measuring.
Science Daily - Stroke
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 20, 2024
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. His case report was published this week in the journal Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Aging negatively affects the capacity of muscle stem cells (MuSCs) to regenerate muscle. In this issue of the JCI, Ancel, Michaud, and colleagues used a high-content imaging screen to identify nicotinamide and pyridoxine as promoters of MuSC function. The combination of the two compounds promoted MuSC function in vivo in aged mice and in primary cells isolated from older individuals.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 17, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A 53-year-old woman is free from dialysis after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health, doctors announced on Tuesday. The 7-hour surgery was performed on November 25, marking the third time that.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality. In a new review article scientists summarize the current evidence regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of AF.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterolhigh-density lipoproteins (HDL)may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.
The New England Journal of Medicine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A 63-year-old man with a history of CABG presented with a 2-month history of angina during exertion of the left arm. Angiography revealed retrograde flow in the left internal thoracic artery graft (shown in a video).
HCPLive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Findings suggest an association between food allergies and atopic dermatitis control and persistence.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Physician-scientists found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart failure.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Despite the impressive clinical benefits and widespread adoption of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) to treat all classes of heart failure, their cardiovascular mechanisms of action are poorly understood. Proposed mechanisms range broadly and include enhanced ketogenesis, where the mild ketosis associated with SGLT2i use is presumed to be beneficial.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Needle-free treatments, such as Neffy and FluMist, offer promising alternatives for children and adults with needle phobia, ensuring access to critical care.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Written by Willy Frick with edits by Ken Grauer An older man with a history of non-ischemic HFrEF s/p CRT and mild coronary artery disease presented with chest pain. He said he had had three episodes of chest pain that day while urinating. The following ECG was obtained in the emergency department during active chest pain. ECG 1 What do you think? There is a lot going on in this ECG.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called 'good' cholesterol -- high-density lipoproteins (HDL) -- may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 19, 2024
We sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The FDA's decision not to approve sotagliflozin as an adjunct in T1D and CKD comes less than 2 months after a negative advisory committee meeting for the application.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Which patient needs a CT Scan? Case 1: 20-something woman with chest pain Case 2: 50-something man with chest pain Case 1 A 20-something yo woman presented in the middle of the night with severe crushing chest pain. It had begun 4 hours before arrival and was initially dull, but became severe and "unbearable" 2 hours prior to arrival. She was a walk-in at triage.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Researchers studied oxygen treatment as a potential therapy to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes and found no significant improvement in function in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 20, 2024
As a cardiologist, I am frequently asked about supplements and heart health. In general, I am not a fan. Personally, I take two supplements. Whey protein for hitting my daily protein targets. Creatine for improving exercise performance and muscle mass. Neither of these supplements is for improving ‘heart health’ During the winter months, I will occasionally take vitamin D if my levels are low, but generally, if I get enough time outside, even during the winter months, I do not need t
HCPLive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Tirzepatide's approval marks the first and only prescription medicine available for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Researchers at 37 sites in South Korea have found patients taking clopidogrel after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) experienced lower rates of both thrombotic and bleeding events than those taking aspirin. Clopidogrel's benefits remained consistent regardless of high bleeding risk (HBR) or complex PCI.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Despite improvements in clinical outcomes of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), mortality rates remain high, indicating the need for further understanding of the pathogenesis and developing more effective cardiac protection strategies. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry proteins and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) derived from different cardiac cell populations, mainly including cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, endothelial progenitor cells, cardiac progenitor cells, cardiosphere-derived cells, immune
AMS Cardiology
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The magic of the holidays often comes with hidden challenges for our hearts. Rich foods, packed calendars, and holiday pressures can derail even our best health intentions. Yet maintaining heart health doesn’t mean sacrificing the festivities. Simple, mindful choices during the holiday season can protect your cardiovascular health and lay the foundation for a lively year ahead.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
These data resulted from an investigation of the effect of varying image qualities on the diagnostic abilities of a convolutional neural network (CNN) model and clinicians.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Drinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are following a Mediterranean diet, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
BackgroundDyslipidemia is a common condition in type two diabetic patients, and it is thought to have a significant role in moderating the cardiovascular risk associated with diabetes. Data on serum lipid profiles in type 2 diabetes patients from Bahir Dar, Ethiopia is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of dyslipidemia among adult type 2 diabetes patients and to explore potential contributing factors.Method and materialsA facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted with
Science Daily - Heart Disease
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The lateral habenula is a brain region associated with behavioral changes and autonomic responses during psychological stress. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified the involvement of the dopaminergic system in the cardiovascular responses triggered by neuronal excitation in the lateral habenula. They further determined that the ventral tegmental area of the midbrain, which is the origin of dopamine neurons, plays a mediating role in this response.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The ATEV therapy, named Symvess, provides revascularization when autologous vein graft or implantation of a synthetic graft is not feasible.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and causes vision impairment and blindness. The presence of major risk factors for DR, such as high levels of HbA1c, does no.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Most of the time ventricular ectopics are quite benign, especially if there is no associated structural heart disease. Occasionally they can be dangerous, mainly if associated with structural heart disease. Sometimes ventricular ectopy can be the forerunner of malignant ventricular arrhythmia.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 20, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Antibiotic use didn't raise the risk of dementia in healthy older adults, a prospective study suggested. Over about 5 years of follow-up, antibiotic use was not tied to higher dementia incidence (HR 1.03, 95% CI 0.84-1.25) compared.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Laurence Sperling, MD shares insights into a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of obesity from the perspective of a cardiologist.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Cardiovascular and renal health are undeniably linkedwhen one system is compromised, the other is often at risk. For healthcare providers, adopting an integrated, patient-centered approach is important for better outcomes. Here are our five top tips to help you stay aligned with the latest guidelines and improve cardiorenal care. 1. Embrace a Multidisciplinary Perspective Cardiorenal health isnt just a focus area for cardiologists and nephrologistsit affects a wide range of specialties, includi
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized particles secreted by cells that play crucial roles in intercellular communication, especially in the context of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These vesicles carry complex cargo, including proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, that reflects the physiological or pathological state of their cells of origin. Multiomics analysis of cell-derived EVs has provided valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying CVDs by identifying specific proteins
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