Cardiology
Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care
Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.
Oct 5, 2023
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News tagged with fibrils
Sleep disorders
CPAP helps cut heart risks—but you have to actually use it
For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have to use it consistently, a new study finds.
Oct 4, 2023
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Health
Exercise can preserve astronauts' heart health on long space flights
Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds.
Oct 2, 2023
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Cardiology
Benefit of ICD attenuated in CKD patients receiving cardiac resynchronization
For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the benefit of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be attenuated, according to a study published online ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Cardiology
Q&A: When the beat goes wrong: A cardiologist explains arrhythmias
Lohit Garg, MBBS, grew curious about the workings of the heart from a young age. His interest was tinged with personal heartache as he watched several family members battle cardiac disease, especially his grandfather.
Sep 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hypoattenuation thickening on CT prognostic after left atrial appendage occlusion
For patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), high-grade hypoattenuation thickening (HAT) at follow-up computed tomography (CT) is associated with higher stroke risk, according to ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Cardiology
CT test simulates blood flow to assess risk in patients with angina
An advanced CT test can identify individuals with stable angina at a reduced risk of three-year adverse outcomes despite their having a high coronary artery calcium score, according to a study published in the journal Radiology.
Sep 12, 2023
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Cardiology
What to know about heart health of young athletes
We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and physical conditioning under the watchful eyes of coaches and trainers, ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Genetics
New genetic variants associated with resting heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk
Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Neuroscience
Examining a secret passage mutant proteins use to invade the brain
In many neurodegenerative disorders, abnormal proteins progressively aggregate and propagate in the brain. But what comes first, aggregation or propagation? Researchers from Japan share some new insights about the mechanism ...
Sep 7, 2023
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