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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.

Researchers perform in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition

For the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an aggressive vascular malformation, called vein of Galen malformation, in a fetus's brain before birth, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

5 May 2023

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Teams of research scientists from three universities will lead an innovative $15 million project to study the biological mechanisms of chronic stress that can increase cardiovascular disease risk.

4 May 2023

Innovative 3D-printed wearable sensor for sweat analysis

Sweat is more than just a sign of a good workout. It holds vital information about our health, providing clues to dehydration, fatigue, blood sugar levels and even serious conditions such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes and heart failure.

4 May 2023

Long-term PM2.5 exposure associated with increase in hospital procedures in heart failure patients

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution was associated with an increase in hospital procedures in heart failure patients, according to a study published May 3, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Samantha Catalano from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, and colleagues.

4 May 2023

Heart Failure 2023 covers the entire spectrum of heart failure

Get ready for state-of-the-art discussions on new and emerging methods for heart failure management at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

3 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

Intensive blood pressure control linked to lower risk of left ventricular conduction disease

Heart conduction disorders can often lead to serious or fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure.

3 May 2023

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes.

3 May 2023

Long term treatment with beta blockers may not be warranted in patients who don’t have heart failure

The accepted clinical practice of using beta blockers over the long term to curb the risk of further heart attacks or death doesn't seem to be warranted in patients who don't have heart failure, suggests a large study published in the journal Heart.

3 May 2023

Researchers develop gene-edited stem cells to reduce arrhythmias in heart attack patients

In a recent study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, researchers hypothesized that pacemaker-like activity of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hPSC-CMs) resulted in engraftment arrhythmias (EAs), which hampers the clinical use of cell-based therapy using hPSC-CMs for treatment of myocardial infarction (MI).

2 May 2023

Rehospitalizations following heart attacks appear to be more common in young women than men

Women aged 55 years and younger have nearly double the risk of rehospitalization in the year immediately after a heart attack compared to men of similar age, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

2 May 2023

Young women who experience a heart attack more likely to be rehospitalized after discharge

Young women who experience a heart attack have more adverse outcomes and are more likely to end up back in the hospital compared to men of a similar age in the year following discharge.

2 May 2023

What are the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health?

Researchers estimated the impact of exercise on cardiovascular (CV) health.

1 May 2023

Researchers identify the likely reason for heart damage from cancer drugs

Safer cancer drugs are now one step closer after a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers found the likely reason that some treatments damage the heart.

28 Apr 2023

How to increase your social network as you age

Friends sitting around a table, talking and laughing. A touch on the arm, as one of them leans over to make a confiding comment. A round of hugs before walking out the door.

28 Apr 2023

Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health found that people who experienced acute kidney injury (AKI) during a hospitalization, including those admitted with AKI or who developed AKI in the hospital, were more likely to revisit the hospital or die shortly after discharge, compared to people hospitalized without AKI.

27 Apr 2023

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Researchers perform in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition

Scientists to lead a $15 million project to study how chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk

Innovative 3D-printed wearable sensor for sweat analysis

Long-term PM2.5 exposure associated with increase in hospital procedures in heart failure patients

Heart Failure 2023 covers the entire spectrum of heart failure

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Intensive blood pressure control linked to lower risk of left ventricular conduction disease

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Long term treatment with beta blockers may not be warranted in patients who don’t have heart failure

Researchers develop gene-edited stem cells to reduce arrhythmias in heart attack patients

Rehospitalizations following heart attacks appear to be more common in young women than men

Young women who experience a heart attack more likely to be rehospitalized after discharge

What are the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health?

Researchers identify the likely reason for heart damage from cancer drugs

How to increase your social network as you age

Readmission and mortality more likely to happen after hospitalization with acute kidney injury

Expectant mom needed $15,000 overnight to save her twins

Study: Mild COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Study investigates how preterm birth and fetal growth are related to later atrial fibrillation risk

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