Neuroscience
Lifestyle, not surgery, is the key to combating stroke, study shows
Lifestyle changes and medication are more effective in combating the risk of stroke than invasive procedures, a Monash University study shows.
Jul 18, 2022
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News tagged with stenosis
Medical research
Getting to the heart of heart muscle function
Every heart muscle cell, or cardiomyocyte, is studded with tiny, intricate structures called dyads. The dyads are like orchestra conductors: They coordinate incoming electrical signals with release of calcium in the muscle, ...
Jun 27, 2022
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Cardiology
Heart surgery backlog requires urgent action
Urgent action is needed to clear the backlog of people with a common heart condition waiting for life-saving treatment, according to new research.
Jun 17, 2022
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Cardiology
Discovery could herald new treatment for cardiac hypertrophy
Scientists have identified an important new mechanism that causes the heart's muscle to thicken, which markedly increases the risk of irregular heart rhythms and heart failure.
Jun 13, 2022
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Cardiology
Low stroke risk in patients with very narrowed neck arteries
The risk of having a future stroke caused by a severe blockage in an artery in the neck that is not currently causing any symptoms is so low that most patients with this condition—asymptomatic carotid stenosis—could potentially ...
May 24, 2022
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Cardiology
The timing of heart surgery is crucial, research shows
Valve replacement heart surgery should be performed earlier than conventionally thought for people with aortic stenosis, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
May 17, 2022
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Health
Calcium supplements linked to earlier death in older people with heart valve disease
Calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Genetics
Experimental 'gene silencing' therapy reduces lipoprotein(a), an important risk factor of heart disease, by up to 98%
Findings from a new Cleveland Clinic-led phase 1 trial show that an experimental "gene silencing" therapy reduced blood levels of lipoprotein(a), a key driver of heart disease risk, by up to 98%.
Apr 3, 2022
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Genetics
The sex of your cells matters when it comes to heart disease
Most mammals, including humans, have two sex chromosomes, X and Y. One sex chromosome is usually inherited from each parent, and they pair up as either XX or XY in every cell of the body. People with XX chromosomes typically ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Cardiology
Retiree doesn't let heart issues slow him down
A few months before the pandemic, Chris Mathews was 20 miles into a 32-mile ride with his bicycle club when he lost all strength in his legs and body.
Feb 28, 2022
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