MeSH tree: C14.280.123
Using computers to make a digital replica of the heart—a digital heart twin—can successfully identify problem areas deep in the heart muscle of people with a serious heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. The research ...
Jan 6, 2025
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A randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effective as new pacemakers, potentially offering affordable options for patients in low-and ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Ablation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who do not improve with medication, may be a better first-line treatment for heart attack survivors ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Heart muscle cells grown from stem cells show promise in monkeys with a heart problem that typically results from a heart defect sometimes present at birth in humans, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison ...
Nov 13, 2024
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People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy, progressively lose muscle mass and strength in their lower legs, hands, neck and face. The effects of the condition extend ...
Oct 29, 2024
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Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to ...
Oct 24, 2024
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A multicenter study has described and validated a new strategy for guiding ablation procedures in patients with complex tachycardias. Ablation procedures use energy—usually heat or cold—to eliminate small areas of heart tissue ...
Oct 8, 2024
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An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome—an indication of distant "relatedness"—has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting and ...
Sep 28, 2024
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Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, working with colleagues at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, have developed a world-first, individualized risk prediction tool for people suffering from a ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Arrhythmias, a group of disorders that disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, can lead to serious health complications such as heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. The global prevalence of arrhythmias, particularly atrial ...
Sep 18, 2024
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