Cardiology

Cardiology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Percutaneous closure can be described as a less-invasive surgical procedure that is used to treat patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). Since the utilization of percutaneous closure has evolved over the years, clinicians have already discovered multiple and less invasive methods in treatment, such as catheterization.

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University of Michigan tests novel mechanical heart pump in clinical trial

University of Michigan tests novel mechanical heart pump in clinical trial

Research reveals distinct blood pressure patterns in South Asian and East Asian adults

Research reveals distinct blood pressure patterns in South Asian and East Asian adults

Women prefer female cardiologists for better heart care

Women prefer female cardiologists for better heart care

Lung signals trigger blood clot formation in cancer patients

Lung signals trigger blood clot formation in cancer patients

Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk

Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk

Many Americans unaware of heart disease risks during pregnancy

Many Americans unaware of heart disease risks during pregnancy

Classical music found to stabilize fetal heart rate patterns

Classical music found to stabilize fetal heart rate patterns

Research uncovers enzyme essential for maintaining heart health

Research uncovers enzyme essential for maintaining heart health

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to rapid plaque growth in coronary arteries

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to rapid plaque growth in coronary arteries

Study finds global underuse of medications for cardiovascular disease prevention

Study finds global underuse of medications for cardiovascular disease prevention

Survey finds half of U.S. adults misunderstand low-dose aspirin guidelines

Survey finds half of U.S. adults misunderstand low-dose aspirin guidelines

ALPK2 identified as promising new therapeutic target for treatment of heart failure

ALPK2 identified as promising new therapeutic target for treatment of heart failure

Stem cell-derived heart patches show promise for heart failure treatment

Stem cell-derived heart patches show promise for heart failure treatment

American Heart Association launches initiative to improve heart failure care

American Heart Association launches initiative to improve heart failure care

Global cannabis boom brings unexpected cardiovascular risks to light

Global cannabis boom brings unexpected cardiovascular risks to light

Alarming cardiovascular disease statistics highlighted in 2025 report

Alarming cardiovascular disease statistics highlighted in 2025 report

New Factor XI inhibitor shows superior safety in treating atrial fibrillation

New Factor XI inhibitor shows superior safety in treating atrial fibrillation

Ozone exposure may contribute to reduced oxygen levels and arterial stiffness

Ozone exposure may contribute to reduced oxygen levels and arterial stiffness

Study reveals gap between heart health monitoring and doctor sharing

Study reveals gap between heart health monitoring and doctor sharing

Intermuscular fat increases risk of heart disease independent of BMI

Intermuscular fat increases risk of heart disease independent of BMI

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