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Women’s heart disease pioneer receives the 2023 Master of the ACC Award

Noel Bairey Merz, MD, professor of cardiology and the director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute, will receive the 2023 Master of the ACC Award from the American College of Cardiology in honor of her pioneering contributions to the cardiovascular profession.

3 Mar 2023

Former players’ cognitive performance associated with concussion symptoms during football careers

Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their playing careers were found to perform worse on a battery of cognitive tests than non-players, according to a study led by Mass General Brigham investigators from McLean Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.

3 Mar 2023

Existing CT scans estimate hardened fatty plaque deposits in the heart's largest blood vessels

Instead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to estimate patients' risk of heart attack or death during several kinds of major surgeries, a new study shows.

2 Mar 2023

Recent advances in surgical care reduce brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease

Recent advances in newborn heart surgery have greatly reduced brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease, according to a 20-year study by scientists at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and British Columbia Children’s Hospital.

1 Mar 2023

OpSens Announces SavvyWire™ Used During Two Live Cases at CRT Conference

Quebec City, Quebec, February 28, 2023 – OpSens Inc. (“OpSens” or the “Company”) (TSX:OPS) (OTCQX:OPSSF), a medical device cardiology-focused company delivering innovative solutions based on its proprietary optical technology, is pleased to announce the inaugural two SavvyWire live case broadcasts occurred on Monday, February 27, 2023, during the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) conference.

From OpSens Medical 1 Mar 2023

Research shows how obesity affects testing and treatment of heart disease

Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments.

28 Feb 2023

Ultrasound device may help some hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control

A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control.

28 Feb 2023

New method to improve diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in preschool age children

University of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

27 Feb 2023

Large cell therapy trial in patients with chronic heart failure shows promising results

Physician-scientists at The Texas Heart Institute announced today the results of the largest cell therapy trial to date in patients with chronic heart failure due to low ejection fraction.

27 Feb 2023

Popular artificial sweetener associated with elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows

New Cleveland Clinic research showed that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

27 Feb 2023

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

The latest evidence on the treatment of urgent heart problems will be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

27 Feb 2023

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

People who became pregnant using assisted reproductive technologies were found to be over twice as likely to develop preeclampsia than those with traditional pregnancies, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and low birthweight, over the past 10 years are largely attributable to the health status of a person before they get pregnant, rather than age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy reduces blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) saw significantly greater reductions in their blood sugar and less need for higher doses of diabetes medications at six months compared with those who only received standard diabetes care and a control app, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Insomnia patients 69% more likely to have a heart attack

People who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who didn't have the sleep disorder during an average nine years of follow-up, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with people who have never used the drug, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Skipping meals can trigger a negative effect on immune cells

Fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection, and could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

23 Feb 2023

Young people with good sleep habits less likely to die early

Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health - and maybe even how long you live - according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years after a heart failure diagnosis compared with women of any marital status or men who were previously married, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

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Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Women’s heart disease pioneer receives the 2023 Master of the ACC Award

Former players’ cognitive performance associated with concussion symptoms during football careers

Existing CT scans estimate hardened fatty plaque deposits in the heart's largest blood vessels

Recent advances in surgical care reduce brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease

OpSens Announces SavvyWire™ Used During Two Live Cases at CRT Conference

Research shows how obesity affects testing and treatment of heart disease

Ultrasound device may help some hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control

New method to improve diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in preschool age children

Large cell therapy trial in patients with chronic heart failure shows promising results

Popular artificial sweetener associated with elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

Technology-assisted pregnancies increase the likelihood of preeclampsia

Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy reduces blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes

Insomnia patients 69% more likely to have a heart attack

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

Skipping meals can trigger a negative effect on immune cells

Young people with good sleep habits less likely to die early

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

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