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.

What is Cardiology?

The term cardiology is derived from the Greek words “cardia,” which refers to the heart and “logy” meaning “study of.” Cardiology is a branch of medicine that concerns diseases and disorders of the heart, which may range from congenital defects through to acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.

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Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

How the Heart Pumps Blood

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Latest Cardiology News and Research

Elevated birth weight is linked with atrial fibrillation later in life, shows study

Elevated birth weight is linked with developing atrial fibrillation later in life, according to research presented at the 31st Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC).

19 Oct 2020

TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition won by OnSight Medical

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that OnSight Medical, an AI-based company specializing in cardiac ultrasound imaging, has won the TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition.

19 Oct 2020

MITHRAS trial investigates superiority of TMVR-induced iASD over medical therapy

The MITHRAS randomized clinical trial found that interventional closure of an iatrogenic atrial septal defect (iASD) driven by transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) was not superior to conservative medical treatment with regard to the primary endpoint of change in six-minute walking distance.

16 Oct 2020

REFLECT II clinical trial evaluates safety and efficacy of cerebral embolic deflection filter

The REFLECT II randomized clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a device designed to reduce cerebral embolization and ischemic stroke, complications of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), found that the device met the primary safety endpoint compared to historical controls but did not demonstrate superiority of the device for the primary hierarchical efficacy endpoint.

16 Oct 2020

NFID issues new report detailing risks of co-infection with flu and COVID-19 in vulnerable adults

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) issued a new Call to Action report detailing the risks of co-infection with influenza (flu) and COVID-19 in adults with chronic health conditions, and the importance of flu vaccination during the 2020-2021 season.

16 Oct 2020

New self-expanding bioprosthetic valve used in TAVR fails to demonstrate non-inferiority

In a randomized clinical trial, SCOPE II, a new self-expanding bioprosthetic valve used in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) failed to demonstrate non-inferiority compared to an existing self-expanding valve.

16 Oct 2020

New tool can encourage more hospitals to be transparent about cardiac outcomes

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in the United States, occurring in approximately one in every 100 babies.

16 Oct 2020

Joint project receives NIH funding to assess the benefits of AI-enabled toilet seat technology

Toilet seats with high-tech sensors might be the non-invasive technology of the future that could help reduce hospital return rates of individuals with heart disease.

15 Oct 2020

Common kidney tests can help estimate risk of cardiovascular disease

Taking into account two common kidney disease tests may greatly enhance doctors' abilities to estimate patients' cardiovascular disease risks, enabling millions of patients to have better preventive cardiovascular care, according to a large international study co-led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

15 Oct 2020

Women with undiagnosed heart conditions at risk for pregnancy-related aortic dissection

In a time already full of challenges and changes, some pregnant and postpartum women will also experience a rare but dangerous heart complication: an aortic dissection.

14 Oct 2020

Disparities among cardiovascular professionals continue to exist, shows study

Despite working for more than two decades to address underrepresentation of women in cardiology, disparities among cardiovascular professionals continue to exist.

14 Oct 2020

Rush receives highest honor for nursing excellence for the fifth time

For the fifth consecutive time, Rush University Medical Center has received Magnet designation, the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence. The designation recognizes Rush's nursing staff for overall excellence and for providing the very best care to patients.

13 Oct 2020

Statins may lower cancer risk through a pathway unrelated to cholesterol

Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may reduce cancer risk in humans through a pathway unrelated to cholesterol, says a study published today in eLife.

13 Oct 2020

CWRU and UH secure $4 million to establish research center focused on lung cancer in East Africa

Researchers with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have secured $4 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute to establish an HIV-associated Malignancy Research Center (HAMRC) focused on lung cancer in East Africa.

9 Oct 2020

Study shows unique cardioprotective properties of an old drug

A drug costing less than 2 euros per dose could reduce the long term consequences of a heart attack, benefitting millions of patients. Metoprolol, a member of the beta-blocker class of drugs that has been in use for more than 40 years, has been found to have unique cardioprotective properties.

9 Oct 2020

New study examines relationship between ethnic background and SARS-CoV-2 virus

Patients of Black ethnicity have an increased risk of requiring hospital admission for COVID-19, while patients of Asian ethnicity have an increased risk of dying in hospital from COVID-19, compared to White patients, a study has found.

9 Oct 2020

Study reveals substantial adverse outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

While older age is widely recognized as a risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, younger patients have received less attention as a population vulnerable to adverse clinical outcomes.

8 Oct 2020

New approach can help paramedics better identify patients at high risk for adverse cardiac events

Is this person with chest pain having a heart attack? That's a question EMTs frequently confront when responding to 911 calls.

7 Oct 2020

Genetic risk scoring of lipoprotein(a) can predict risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Elevated levels of a little-known lipoprotein in the blood that may put people at high risk of cardiovascular disease can be as accurately detected by genetic testing as by conventional laboratory measurement, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found.

6 Oct 2020

Severe lymphatic disorder reversed through genetic sequencing and targeted treatment

Through genetic sequencing and targeted treatment, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have resolved a severe lymphatic disorder in a young woman with kaposiform lymphangiomatosis (KLA), a complex and rare disorder that causes lymphatic vessels around the heart and lung to leak fluid, causing breathing difficulties, infections, and often death.

5 Oct 2020

Cardiology

Overview

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiology Procedures

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Feature Articles

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Limiting Cardiovascular Risk Using Akkermansia

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Elevated birth weight is linked with atrial fibrillation later in life, shows study

TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition won by OnSight Medical

MITHRAS trial investigates superiority of TMVR-induced iASD over medical therapy

REFLECT II clinical trial evaluates safety and efficacy of cerebral embolic deflection filter

NFID issues new report detailing risks of co-infection with flu and COVID-19 in vulnerable adults

New self-expanding bioprosthetic valve used in TAVR fails to demonstrate non-inferiority

New tool can encourage more hospitals to be transparent about cardiac outcomes

Joint project receives NIH funding to assess the benefits of AI-enabled toilet seat technology

Common kidney tests can help estimate risk of cardiovascular disease

Women with undiagnosed heart conditions at risk for pregnancy-related aortic dissection

Disparities among cardiovascular professionals continue to exist, shows study

Rush receives highest honor for nursing excellence for the fifth time

Statins may lower cancer risk through a pathway unrelated to cholesterol

CWRU and UH secure $4 million to establish research center focused on lung cancer in East Africa

Study shows unique cardioprotective properties of an old drug

New study examines relationship between ethnic background and SARS-CoV-2 virus

Study reveals substantial adverse outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

New approach can help paramedics better identify patients at high risk for adverse cardiac events

Genetic risk scoring of lipoprotein(a) can predict risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Severe lymphatic disorder reversed through genetic sequencing and targeted treatment

Fecal transplants, the secret to eternal youth

Eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media

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Cardiology

Overview

Feature Articles

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Limiting Cardiovascular Risk Using Akkermansia

Latest Cardiology News and Research

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