Cardiology News and Research

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Periodic check-ups are essential to maintain health and longevity of baby boomers

For some baby boomers, getting ready for a routine visit with their doctor is like training for a marathon. Some patients want to be in the best shape possible before stepping on that scale and getting those lab results.

19 Apr 2017

Medicare's Hospital Compare portal underestimates AMI mortality rates, study finds

New analysis of Medicare's Hospital Compare portal shows the statistical methodology used to rate and compare hospitals underestimates mortality rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at small hospitals.

19 Apr 2017

AATS consensus statement offers guidance on surgical ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can cause an increased risk of stroke, affects approximately 2.2 million Americans each year. According to projections, that number is set to double in the next 25 years.

19 Apr 2017

Researchers develop promising blood substitute for transfusions

Blood transfusions can save the lives of patients who have suffered major blood loss, but hospitals don't always have enough or the right type on hand. In search of a solution, researchers have developed a promising substitute using blood's oxygen-carrying component, hemoglobin.

19 Apr 2017

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

A new study has shown that eating salty food does not make you thirsty, but rather, it diminishes thirst. What eating salty food does do is increase the need for energy and therefore food.

19 Apr 2017

Doctors perform first-ever robotic, minimally-invasive surgical removal of stage IV tumor thrombus

A surgical team at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California has pushed the boundaries of clinical care by performing the first-ever robotic, minimally-invasive surgical removal of a stage IV tumor thrombus, which is when a kidney cancer tumor extends into the heart.

19 Apr 2017

Closed-loop brainwave technology reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms

A closed-loop acoustic stimulation brainwave technology significantly reduced symptoms in people suffering from post-traumatic stress in a small pilot study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The study is published in the April 19 online edition of the journal BMC Psychiatry.

19 Apr 2017

Diet based on plant protein may help prevent type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the source of dietary protein may play a role in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

19 Apr 2017

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

The largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the UK.

19 Apr 2017

EXPERT tool specifies personalized workouts to prevent cardiovascular events

Personalized workouts to prevent heart disease can be designed by a new digital instrument, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

19 Apr 2017

Drinking beetroot juice before working out makes aging brain look younger

Drinking a beetroot juice supplement before working out makes the brain of older adults perform more efficiently, mirroring the operations of a younger brain, according to a new study by scientists at Wake Forest University.

19 Apr 2017

Researchers show how dengue virus employs multiple tactics to evade immune detection

For the human body to mount an immune response to a viral infection, host cells must identify the viral invader and trigger a signaling pathway. This signal then prompts the immune system to attack and subdue the pathogen.

19 Apr 2017

NIH scientists discover mitochondrial 'circuit breaker' that prevents damage to the heart muscle

A team of scientists from the National Institutes of Health has discovered biological mechanisms that appear to prevent damage to the heart muscle's "power grid," the network of mitochondrial circuits that provide energy to cells.

18 Apr 2017

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle.

18 Apr 2017

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have discovered a new mechanism of action of metoprolol, a drug that can reduce the damage produced during a heart attack if administered early.

18 Apr 2017

New research seeks to improve firefighters' physiological responses during emergency calls

Denise Smith, professor of health and exercise sciences at Skidmore College, recently co-authored a study titled, "Firefighting and the Heart: Implications for Prevention."

18 Apr 2017

AATS guidelines offer clear recommendations for treating ischemic mitral regurgitation

Mitral regurgitation can occur in up to 50% of patients with ischemic heart disease and even mild ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) has been linked to increased long-term mortality.

18 Apr 2017

New study reveals sympathetic nervous system as main driver of thermogenesis

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provides important insights into how the body regulates its production of heat, a process known as thermogenesis that is currently intensely studied as a target of diabetes and obesity treatment in humans.

17 Apr 2017

Research sheds new light on the body's response to high salt intake

When you eat salty food, you get thirsty and drink water. Right? Maybe in the short-term, but within 24 hours, you actually get less thirsty because your body starts to conserve and produce more water.

17 Apr 2017

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.

17 Apr 2017

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Periodic check-ups are essential to maintain health and longevity of baby boomers

Medicare's Hospital Compare portal underestimates AMI mortality rates, study finds

AATS consensus statement offers guidance on surgical ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Researchers develop promising blood substitute for transfusions

Salty food doesn’t make you thirsty; it makes you hungry, say experts

Doctors perform first-ever robotic, minimally-invasive surgical removal of stage IV tumor thrombus

Closed-loop brainwave technology reduces post-traumatic stress symptoms

Diet based on plant protein may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

EXPERT tool specifies personalized workouts to prevent cardiovascular events

Drinking beetroot juice before working out makes aging brain look younger

Researchers show how dengue virus employs multiple tactics to evade immune detection

NIH scientists discover mitochondrial 'circuit breaker' that prevents damage to the heart muscle

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

New research seeks to improve firefighters' physiological responses during emergency calls

AATS guidelines offer clear recommendations for treating ischemic mitral regurgitation

New study reveals sympathetic nervous system as main driver of thermogenesis

Research sheds new light on the body's response to high salt intake

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

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