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Sleep: perception and prioritization

The international survey on sleep that was recently conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips, was conducted to support World Sleep Day and the activities across the globe carried out on this day were to increase awareness of the importance of sleep health.

From Philips Healthcare 10 May 2017

New analysis finds low adherence to IAEA quality metrics across nuclear cardiology laboratories

A study in 65 countries has revealed low adoption of International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations to reduce nuclear cardiology radiation exposure.

10 May 2017

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

Elevated cardiac troponin, a diagnostic marker of damage to the heart, may occur even if a patient has not had a heart attack, according to a study published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

9 May 2017

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

If viewing your latest medical test results on your doctor'ss online portal leaves you scratching your head and wondering whether to start planning your 100th-birthday bash or begin writing your will, you're not alone.

9 May 2017

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

One of the most common acquired heart diseases in the over 75's is aortic valve stenosis. Normally, it requires the replacement of the valve.

9 May 2017

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

The third annual Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Symposium met at the University of Alabama at Birmingham last month, a gathering of noted physicians and scientists who share the goal of creating new tissues and new knowledge that can prevent or repair heart disease and heart attacks.

9 May 2017

Liver transplant patients who take new anti-rejection drug gain less weight, study finds

Researchers have discovered that a new anti-rejection drug that is gentler on the kidneys after liver transplant also reduces weight gain, which is common after surgery and can lead to serious complications for transplant patients.

3 May 2017

Scientists discover new cause of dangerous cardiac instabilities

Sudden cardiac death resulting from fibrillation – erratic heartbeat due to electrical instability – is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

3 May 2017

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Highlights barriers to new, breakthrough cholesterol-lowering drugs

Today the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health released a new web video, “PCSK9 Inhibitors: Access Barriers Affect Real People” The video, featuring patient testimonials, explores access issues to new, breakthrough cholesterol-lowering drugs known as PCSK9 inhibitors.

3 May 2017

Knocking out lipid-modifying enzyme can boost post-heart attack healing, study shows

Two immune responses are important for recovery after a heart attack - an acute inflammatory response that attracts leukocyte immune cells to remove dead tissue, followed by a resolving response that allows healing.

2 May 2017

Arizona State University earns 14 NSF early career faculty awards

Arizona State University has earned 14 National Science Foundation early career faculty awards, ranking second among all university recipients of the prestigious awards for 2017 and setting a new ASU record. The awards total $7 million in funding for the ASU researchers over five years.

28 Apr 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

Nanoparticles can travel from the lungs into bloodstream and reach susceptible areas of cardiovascular system

Tiny particles in air pollution have been associated with cardiovascular disease, which can lead to premature death. But how particles inhaled into the lungs can affect blood vessels and the heart has remained a mystery.

27 Apr 2017

Researchers aim to test asthma drug for treating patients with heart disease

Researchers at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have launched an innovative new trial which aims to improve the recovery of patients with serious heart conditions.

27 Apr 2017

Hospitals may be unfairly penalized for readmission of heart attack patients, study suggests

A program that penalizes hospitals for high early readmission rates of heart attack patients may be unfairly penalizing hospitals that serve a large proportion of African-Americans and those with more severe illness, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.

26 Apr 2017

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Cold weather increases the risk of mortality in Texas residents, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The findings were recently published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

26 Apr 2017

Researchers identify obesity as leading cause of preventable life-years lost

A team of researchers from Cleveland Clinic and New York University School of Medicine have found that obesity resulted in as much as 47 percent more life-years lost than tobacco, and tobacco caused similar life-years lost as high blood pressure.

24 Apr 2017

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

Despite one in 10 people worldwide having chronic kidney disease, a new global report - The Global Kidney Health Atlas - presented at this week's World Congress of Nephrology in Mexico City and compiled by the International Society of Nephrology and kidney health experts worldwide and published in JAMA- highlights the huge gaps in kidney disease care and prevention in both developed and developing countries, with many countries not prioritising kidney health.

21 Apr 2017

Scientists reveal Connshing syndrome as new cause of hypertension

Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease.

21 Apr 2017

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

The largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the UK.

19 Apr 2017

Heart Attack News and Research

Sleep: perception and prioritization

New analysis finds low adherence to IAEA quality metrics across nuclear cardiology laboratories

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

Liver transplant patients who take new anti-rejection drug gain less weight, study finds

Scientists discover new cause of dangerous cardiac instabilities

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Highlights barriers to new, breakthrough cholesterol-lowering drugs

Knocking out lipid-modifying enzyme can boost post-heart attack healing, study shows

Arizona State University earns 14 NSF early career faculty awards

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Nanoparticles can travel from the lungs into bloodstream and reach susceptible areas of cardiovascular system

Researchers aim to test asthma drug for treating patients with heart disease

Hospitals may be unfairly penalized for readmission of heart attack patients, study suggests

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Researchers identify obesity as leading cause of preventable life-years lost

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

Scientists reveal Connshing syndrome as new cause of hypertension

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

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