Cardiology
Commonly used intra-aortic balloon pump may have broader potential for heart patients
The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say.
Mar 29, 2014
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Cardiology
First human totally endoscopic aortic valve replacements reported
Surgeons in France have successfully replaced the aortic valve in two patients without opening the chest during surgery. The procedure, using totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement (TEAVR), shows potential for improving ...
Mar 11, 2014
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Cardiology
Valvular heart disease guidelines provide new disease classification, lower threshold for intervention
New practice guidelines for the management of patients with valvular heart disease (VHD) provide updated definitions of disease severity—categorizing four progressive stages from "at risk" to "symptomatic severe"—and ...
Mar 4, 2014
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Medical research
Coating could help prevent blood clots associated with implanted biomedical devices
A team of researchers from UCLA and the University of Michigan has developed a material that could help prevent blood clots associated with catheters, heart valves, vascular grafts and other implanted biomedical devices.
Feb 28, 2014
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Cardiology
Miniature cardiac device for long-term remote monitoring
Scripps Green Hospital has become the first hospital in the United States to implant the world's smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device. Scripps Clinic cardiologist John Rogers, M.D., successfully completed the first ...
Feb 25, 2014
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Medical research
Baby hearts need rhythm to develop correctly
(Medical Xpress)—To develop correctly, baby hearts need rhythm...even before they have blood to pump.
Feb 18, 2014
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Cardiology
New imaging technique can diagnose common heart condition
A new imaging technique for measuring blood flow in the heart and vessels can diagnose a common congenital heart abnormality, bicuspid aortic valve, and may lead to better prediction of complications.
Feb 11, 2014
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Medical research
Production of exceptionally large surface protein prevents bacteria from forming clumps
A genetic mechanism that controls the production of a large spike-like protein on the surface of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria alters the ability of the bacteria to form clumps and to cause disease, according to ...
Feb 6, 2014
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Health
Are developing heart valves sensitive to environmental chemicals?
Exposure to environmental endocrine disrupters, such as bisphenol A, which mimic estrogen, is associated with adverse health effects. Bisphenol A is commonly found in plastic bottles and plastic food containers. New research ...
Jan 23, 2014
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Cardiology
Study finds similar outcomes for repair or replacement of damaged heart valves
New research presented today at the 2013 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvaniafound no difference in outcomes at one-year ...
Nov 18, 2013
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