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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Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Major cardiovascular organizations join forces to establish independent board

Major cardiovascular organizations join forces to establish independent board

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

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Can deep brain stimulation unlock the cure for severe depression?

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Using both cannabis and tobacco linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

International experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation

International experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

University of Birmingham and Acticor Biotech announce MHRA approval of LIBERATE clinical study

University of Birmingham and Acticor Biotech announce MHRA approval of LIBERATE clinical study

Mount Sinai researchers identify the structure of a special red blood cell transporter

Mount Sinai researchers identify the structure of a special red blood cell transporter

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Cholesterol crystals linked to diabetic retinopathy

Cholesterol crystals linked to diabetic retinopathy

DOAC use associated with reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thinners

DOAC use associated with reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thinners

NHS hospitals may prioritize meeting 18-week target over clinical need, analysis shows

NHS hospitals may prioritize meeting 18-week target over clinical need, analysis shows

Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet

Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet

Amgen presents late-breaking Phase 2 olpasiran data at ESC 2023

Amgen presents late-breaking Phase 2 olpasiran data at ESC 2023

Redo TAVR procedures are safe and effective, study shows

Redo TAVR procedures are safe and effective, study shows