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.

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiology Procedures

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Shift working hours out of sync with body clock linked to greater cardiovascular risk

Working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

16 Apr 2021

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.

15 Apr 2021

Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Abbott today announced its XIENCE stent has received CE Mark in Europe for shorter duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

15 Apr 2021

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million people in the U.S. living with some form of chronic impairment after suffering a TBI.

13 Apr 2021

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

New research led by a professor at NUI Galway is set to change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure - a condition that affects more than one in four men and one in five women.

13 Apr 2021

Experts review new studies on cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes

Electronic cigarette (EC) use, or vaping, has both gained incredible popularity and generated tremendous controversy, but although they may be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes (TCs), they have major potential risks that may be underestimated by health authorities, the public, and medical professionals.

13 Apr 2021

Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the high rate of arm injuries among youth players.

13 Apr 2021

Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives, finds study

Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature heart attacks, chronic stable angina or peripheral vascular disease are sparse.

12 Apr 2021

UHN performed first double-lung transplant after COVID-19 in Canada

University Health Network has performed what is believed to be the first lung transplant in Canada on a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged by COVID-19.

12 Apr 2021

Racial diversity and poverty may influence heart-failure morbidity and mortality

Race associates with the risk of death from end-stage heart failure. So, identifying the molecular determinants of that risk may help the pursuit of the novel diagnosis and prognosis of heart failure, and its therapy.

8 Apr 2021

Manufacturing workers more susceptible for developing carpal tunnel syndrome

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System have found that workers in construction and other manufacturing jobs are more susceptible for developing carpal tunnel syndrome than those who work in office jobs.

7 Apr 2021

Hopkins Medicine endocrinologist publishes first clinical practice review on diabetes management

New medicines for people who have diabetes seem to pop up all the time. Drugs that help the body break down carbohydrates, drugs that increase excretion of glucose in the urine, drugs that help muscles respond to insulin and drugs that stimulate the pancreas to produce it -; the list of pharmaceutical options to treat diabetes gets longer and longer.

7 Apr 2021

Expert calls for swift action to avoid chronic health conditions caused by COVID-19

A tsunami of chronic health conditions as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, especially cardiometabolic disease, may produce an enormous wave of death and disability that demands immediate, comprehensive strategies.

7 Apr 2021

Research points to 'digital shifts' in cardiovascular care amid COVID-19 pandemic

New research from the Smidt Heart Institute shows that more patients-;specifically those with medical risk factors or from underserved communities-;opted into telehealth appointments for their cardiovascular care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Apr 2021

What Covid means for the athlete’s heart

For sports fans across the country, the resumption of the regular sports calendar has signaled another step toward post-pandemic normality. But for the athletes participating in professional, collegiate, high school or even recreational sports, significant unanswered questions remain about the aftereffects of a Covid infection.

6 Apr 2021

Accounting for social risk factors can have meaningful impact on healthcare quality measures

A new analysis by a team of researchers led by Dr. David Nerenz of Henry Ford Health System suggests that accounting for social risk factors like poverty, housing instability and transportation insecurity can have meaningful impact on healthcare quality measures without compromising quality of care.

6 Apr 2021

Contraception counseling, pregnancy planning are necessary to optimize health of women with heart disease

Pregnancy can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in women with cardiovascular disease; however, many cardiologists are not having pre-pregnancy contraception discussions with their patients of child-bearing age.

5 Apr 2021

American College of Cardiology offers new EP Device Implant Registry

Effective immediately, the American College of Cardiology is offering the EP Device Implant Registry, which will include data on ICD and CRT-D procedures previously captured in the NCDR ICD Registry as well as provide the flexibility to capture novel pacemaker procedures.

3 Apr 2021

Unique approach to heart-liver transplant offers new hope for highly sensitized patients

All too often, patients with high levels of antibodies face major challenges getting a transplant. These highly sensitized patients have a much higher risk of death while waiting for suitable organs they are less likely to reject.

1 Apr 2021

Study identifies new cardiometabolic factors linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection

As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, researchers have found associations between certain lifestyle factors and a person's risk of getting infected.

1 Apr 2021

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

Shift working hours out of sync with body clock linked to greater cardiovascular risk

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

Experts review new studies on cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes

Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives, finds study

UHN performed first double-lung transplant after COVID-19 in Canada

Racial diversity and poverty may influence heart-failure morbidity and mortality

Manufacturing workers more susceptible for developing carpal tunnel syndrome

Hopkins Medicine endocrinologist publishes first clinical practice review on diabetes management

Expert calls for swift action to avoid chronic health conditions caused by COVID-19

Research points to 'digital shifts' in cardiovascular care amid COVID-19 pandemic

What Covid means for the athlete’s heart

Accounting for social risk factors can have meaningful impact on healthcare quality measures

Contraception counseling, pregnancy planning are necessary to optimize health of women with heart disease

American College of Cardiology offers new EP Device Implant Registry

Unique approach to heart-liver transplant offers new hope for highly sensitized patients

Study identifies new cardiometabolic factors linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection

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World Health Day 2021 – “Building a fairer, healthier world”

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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