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Heart failure (HF) is a condition in which a problem with the structure or function of the heart impairs its ability to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs. It should not be confused with cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction.

New protein offers hope for heart regeneration

Researchers from the Bakkers group at the Hubrecht Institute have successfully repaired damaged mouse hearts using a protein from zebrafish.

2 Jan 2025

New research supports more liberal blood transfusion approach for heart attack patients

Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers Health–led study.

23 Dec 2024

New MRI method may predict heart disease risk by analyzing heart fat

Everyone knows the health risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but UVA Health scientists are developing a noninvasive way to assess the health risks of unseen fat around the heart.

23 Dec 2024

Study finds a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle

A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson's Sarver Heart Center 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.

20 Dec 2024

New insights into respiratory syncytial virus and prevention strategies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory infections, particularly in infants, children under 5 years, and older adults. Its rapid spread makes RSV a serious public health concern. Currently, there are no effective medications for RSV, and current treatment focuses on providing supportive care and preventing its spread.

20 Dec 2024

Long-term green tea catechins prevent aging-related cardiac dysfunction

A new publication from Genes & Diseases; DOI 10.1016/j.gendis.2024.101284, discusses the effect of long-term administration of green tea catechins on aging-related cardiac diastolic dysfunction and decline of troponin I.

20 Dec 2024

Drinking more coffee linked to reduced cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

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 on Dec. 14, 2024 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

19 Dec 2024

Light and moderate wine consumption linked to lower risk of cardiovascular complications

Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study led by researchers from the University of Barcelona, the Hospital Clínic and the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBEROBN) and the University of Navarra (UNAV).

19 Dec 2024

A comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation

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.

17 Dec 2024

Circadian chaos: How transportation noise harms heart health

Transportation noise poses serious risks to cardiovascular health, causing inflammation, oxidative stress, and circadian rhythm disruption, with compounded effects from air pollution.

12 Dec 2024

New study identifies potential target for treating diabetic cardiomyopathy

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy, which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders.

12 Dec 2024

Repeated paracetamol use linked to health risks in older adults

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications.

12 Dec 2024

EU-CARDIOPROTECTION efforts bring new hope for heart attack patients

Heart attacks are a leading cause of death and disability in Europe, and their effects often extend beyond the initial event, leading to chronic heart failure.

12 Dec 2024

How added sugars and sweetened foods impact the risk of 7 cardiovascular diseases

Researchers examine the risk of seven different types of cardiovascular diseases associated with added and free sugar in foods and beverages.

12 Dec 2024

Addressing inequities in cardiovascular drug access

A new study assessing provincial and territorial variations in reimbursement criteria of drug coverage for patients covered by Canada's public pharmacare programs for two common cardiovascular conditions revealed significant inequities and deficiencies in access to medications and treatment.

12 Dec 2024

Early smoking causes structural and functional heart damage

Cigarette smoking from childhood into early adulthood is associated with an increased risk of premature cardiac injury, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2024

Low magnesium intake identified as a key factor in cardiovascular disease

Inadequate magnesium intake is a critical factor in cardiovascular disease development, necessitating increased awareness and dietary improvements.

11 Dec 2024

Promising gene therapy could transform heart failure treatment

A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model.

10 Dec 2024

Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk

A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it's a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

9 Dec 2024

Depression genes amplify women's heart disease risk

Study reveals a sex-specific link between genetic risks for psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with women showing a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart failure linked to genetic predisposition to major depression. Menopause and modifiable factors like BMI and smoking amplify these risks.

8 Dec 2024