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Simple biomarkers offer early warning of hidden heart risk in childhood cancer survivors

Data from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study (St. Jude LIFE) revealed that two common biomarkers of cardiac function and damage could better predict cardiomyopathy within five years than routine clinical evaluations in high-risk, asymptomatic childhood cancer survivors.

11 Jan 2024

AI-enabled digital stethoscope could improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy

New research from Mayo Clinic suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening and treatable condition that weakens the heart muscle of women during pregnancy or in the months after giving birth.

8 Jan 2024

UT Southwestern discovers a two-step screening for heart failure prevention in patients with diabetes

A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

3 Jan 2024

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Researchers evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects in children after treatment for MIS-C, a condition linked to COVID-19. They found that regardless of initial heart injury, most children displayed persistent cardiac abnormalities, underscoring the importance of ongoing cardiac monitoring post-recovery.

16 Nov 2023

Study shows long-term cardiovascular benefits of tight blood pressure control after pregnancy

Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy had long-term blood pressure and cardiac benefits if their blood pressure was carefully controlled for the first few weeks after having a baby, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

Physicians who care for pregnant women have long sought to identify which of their patients would most likely benefit from monitoring of their fetus's heart rate to catch early signs of their unborn child developing heart problems tied to the mother's immune system.

7 Nov 2023

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

A team of interventional cardiologists from Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease recently became the first in the United States and the Western Hemisphere to repair a heart valve with severe tricuspid regurgitation in a patient using the investigational K-Clip™ Transvascular Tricuspid Repair System.

14 Sep 2023

Physician-assessed aortic stenosis severity correlates with clinical outcomes, study shows

The diagnosed severity of aortic stenosis strongly correlates with clinical outcomes, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.

5 Sep 2023

AI model can detect atrial septal defect in ECGs with high accuracy

The AI model was more efficient at detecting signatures of atrial septal defect (ASD) in electrocardiograms (ECG) than traditional methods.

17 Aug 2023

Using ultrasound and AI to investigate the characteristics and healing trajectory of burn wounds

To provide the best care for injured service members, combat medics need reliable tools. To develop better tools, they call upon engineers.

11 Aug 2023

High BMI increases risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients, study finds

Breast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likelihood of patients experiencing cardiovascular side effects, like cardiotoxicity, are not well-known or well-treated.

2 Aug 2023

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis™.

20 Jun 2023

Life-changing procedure using new aortic valve device clears way for patient in need of liver transplant and hip replacement

Janice Couch, 62, a retired pre-school teacher from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is finally physically ready to receive two procedures that stand to change her life, thanks to Henry Ford Health interventional cardiologists who paved the way by implanting a new aortic valve device for the first time in the health system's history.

6 Jun 2023

Echocardiogram News and Research

Simple biomarkers offer early warning of hidden heart risk in childhood cancer survivors

AI-enabled digital stethoscope could improve the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy

UT Southwestern discovers a two-step screening for heart failure prevention in patients with diabetes

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Study shows long-term cardiovascular benefits of tight blood pressure control after pregnancy

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation

Physician-assessed aortic stenosis severity correlates with clinical outcomes, study shows

AI model can detect atrial septal defect in ECGs with high accuracy

Using ultrasound and AI to investigate the characteristics and healing trajectory of burn wounds

High BMI increases risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients, study finds

Pilot program lays the groundwork to measure the quality of aortic stenosis care

Life-changing procedure using new aortic valve device clears way for patient in need of liver transplant and hip replacement

Exercise capacity found to be lower than expected among people with long COVID

U-M Health team guides Zambian surgeons through the country’s first total aortic arch replacement

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Trial compares the ability of AI and sonographer in assessing cardiac function

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

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