Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

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Research suggests genetic predisposition to spontaneous coronary artery disease

A Mayo Clinic study has identified a familial association in spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a type of heart attack that most commonly affects younger women, suggesting a genetic predisposition to the condition, researchers say.

24 Mar 2015

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function, regardless of race, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

24 Mar 2015

Study compares effectiveness of CT scan and traditional stress test in patients with chest pain

Patients with chest pain have similar rates of heart attacks and other major cardiac events within two years whether they were evaluated with a new type of CT scan or the traditional stress test, according to results presented today by Duke Medicine researchers at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology.

17 Mar 2015

Cardiac PET/CT imaging offers higher accuracy, better image quality than SPECT imaging

New heart imaging technology to diagnose coronary heart disease and other heart disorders is significantly more accurate, less expensive and safer than traditional methods, according to a new study by researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

17 Mar 2015

Study: Remote ischemic preconditioning not effective in improving heart bypass outcomes

Patients who underwent a simple conditioning procedure involving the inflation and deflation of a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm before coronary artery bypass grafting, known as heart bypass surgery, had no better long-term health outcomes than bypass patients who did not receive the conditioning, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session in San Diego.

17 Mar 2015

Patients with multiple narrowed arteries have better outcomes with CABG than with PCI

Despite the advent of a new generation of stents, patients with multiple narrowed arteries in the heart who received coronary artery bypass grafting fared better than those whose arteries were opened with balloon angioplasty and stents in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session.

17 Mar 2015

CT coronary angiography can accurately diagnose coronary artery disease

Use of computed tomography coronary angiography, which provides 3-D images of the heart, coupled with standard care allows doctors to more accurately diagnose coronary artery disease in patients presenting with chest pain, therefore, leading to more appropriate follow-up testing and treatments, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session.

17 Mar 2015

Implantable defibrillators help patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy live longer

Newly published research led by the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and Tufts Medical Center in Boston shows that implantable defibrillators (ICDs), along with other modern treatments, have reduced mortality rates and are helping patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) live longer, including normal life expectancy.

12 Mar 2015

Screening for and treating depression could help reduce risk of heart disease

A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute has found that screening for and treating depression could help to reduce the risk of heart disease in patients with moderate to severe depression.

6 Mar 2015

RBFox2 protein plays critical role in heart failure

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a key piece in the complex molecular puzzle underlying heart failure - a serious and sometimes life-threatening disorder affecting more than 5 million Americans.

5 Mar 2015

Experts review diagnostic approaches to treat obstructive coronary artery disease in women

Obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in women often presents with different types of symptoms than in men and can be challenging to diagnose due to a variety of factors. A national panel of experts convened to review the latest evidence regarding CAD in women, diagnostic approaches, and new types of tests and technologies.

3 Mar 2015

CryoLife's revenues increase 5% to $37.2M in fourth quarter 2014

CryoLife, Inc., a leading medical device and tissue processing company focused on cardiac and vascular surgery, announced today its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014.

17 Feb 2015

February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to be reminded to take care of your heart. "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women," says Gerald Sotsky, M.D., Chair of Cardiac Services, Valley Medical Group.

9 Feb 2015

Women’s risk factors for heart disease

Heart disease is often thought of as a health problem for men, but more and more women die of heart disease each year than men, and from any other disease including breast cancer.

4 Feb 2015

Study finds no evidence that testosterone replacement therapy increases cardiovascular risk

Fears of a link between testosterone replacement therapy and cardiovascular risk are misplaced, according to a review published in this month's Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The therapy has come under widespread scrutiny in recent months, including by a federal Food and Drug Administration panel convened last fall.

28 Jan 2015

Study: Poor psychosocial work environment linked to cardiovascular problems

A psychosocially poor work environment means that employees experience highly demanding requirements but have little ability to control their work or not feel sufficiently appreciated for the contributions they make.

27 Jan 2015

Upregulating heme-oxygenase with hemin helps improve pericardial adipocyte morphology, function

Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Saskatoon, Canada, led by Dr. Joseph Fomusi Ndisang have determined that upregulating heme-oxygenase with hemin improves pericardial adipocyte morphology and function.

27 Jan 2015

Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Research suggests genetic predisposition to spontaneous coronary artery disease

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function

Study compares effectiveness of CT scan and traditional stress test in patients with chest pain

Cardiac PET/CT imaging offers higher accuracy, better image quality than SPECT imaging

Study: Remote ischemic preconditioning not effective in improving heart bypass outcomes

Patients with multiple narrowed arteries have better outcomes with CABG than with PCI

CT coronary angiography can accurately diagnose coronary artery disease

Implantable defibrillators help patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy live longer

Screening for and treating depression could help reduce risk of heart disease

RBFox2 protein plays critical role in heart failure

Experts review diagnostic approaches to treat obstructive coronary artery disease in women

CryoLife's revenues increase 5% to $37.2M in fourth quarter 2014

February is American Heart Month

Women’s risk factors for heart disease

Study finds no evidence that testosterone replacement therapy increases cardiovascular risk

Study: Poor psychosocial work environment linked to cardiovascular problems

Upregulating heme-oxygenase with hemin helps improve pericardial adipocyte morphology, function

UH Case Medical Center offers new test for coronary artery disease

Male stroke patients who live alone are at greater risk of premature death

Diabetic patients with mild coronary artery disease face increased risk for heart attack

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Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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