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Clinical trial offers strong evidence that nerve blocks can cut opioid use after cardiac surgery
A clinical trial led by St. Michael's Hospital researchers found that using nerve blocks, an anesthesia technique to numb targeted areas of the body, significantly reduced opioid use after cardiac surgery—findings the authors ...
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New heart disease mechanism revealed: Next-generation targeted therapy shows benefit across mutation types
A study led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), working in collaboration with an international research team, has identified a new molecular mechanism involved in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ...
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Researchers uncover possible cause of muscle pain from widely used cholesterol medication
Millions of people rely on statins, a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But for some, the drugs come with an unwelcome trade-off: muscle pain, weakness and exercise intolerance ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Fibronectin pathway may drive Marfan aortic damage, opening new drug targets
A new study published in Nature Communications identifies a molecular signaling pathway that contributes to the development of life-threatening aortic aneurysms and dissections in Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting ...
Jul 6, 2026
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AI tool can identify biological profiles associated with thrombosis risk
Two people may be the same age and have similar family histories or risk factors, yet only one of them may develop thrombosis. To better understand why this occurs, researchers from the Complex Disease Genomics Unit at the ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Immature immune cells predict chances of survival following a heart attack
In the event of a severe heart attack, immature immune cells are released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow. A research team led by the University of Münster has demonstrated that the maturity level of neutrophils ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Biological aortic valves linked to better pregnancy outcomes, but more reoperations
In cases of serious aortic valve disease, choosing a new heart valve is particularly difficult for young women who wish to become pregnant. A new Swedish registry study from Karolinska Institutet shows that a biological aortic ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Cardiac screening advice published for military personnel
The first comprehensive framework to guide cardiac evaluation in the Armed Forces has been issued by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) of the ESC. Published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, ...
Jul 3, 2026
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'Polypill' for heart failure cuts hospitalizations and ER visits by 60% in trial
A "polypill" combining three medications recommended to treat heart failure into a single daily dose proved far more effective for patients than taking the drugs separately, a randomized clinical trial led by UT Southwestern ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Congenital heart defects in mothers associated with developmental problems in children
The children of mothers born with heart defects face a higher risk of being developmentally vulnerable, meaning they face challenges related to physical health, emotional maturity and communication, according to a new study ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Extreme heat is rising—and so is the risk to your heart
As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don't just make people uncomfortable—they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Vascular organoid patches offer new hope for coronary artery disease treatment
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death and morbidity in Western countries. IHD arises when blood vessels of the heart become clogged, blunting oxygen and nutrient ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Innovative soft robotic heart offers new way to study disease and test life-saving devices
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart that reproduces the complex movements and internal structures of the human heart, opening the door to better treatments, safer medical devices ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Heart risk markers in adults over 40 with obesity increasingly converge with normal BMI levels
Over the last three decades, differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal body mass index (BMI) have narrowed or disappeared in several high-income ...
Jul 1, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs outperform SGLT-2 drugs for patients with Afib and type 2 diabetes
Individuals with atrial fibrillation (Afib), or irregular heart rhythm, are at increased risk of stroke, chronic kidney disease and heart failure. These risks are significantly exacerbated if a type 2 diabetes diagnosis is ...
Jul 1, 2026
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GLP-1 medications linked to fewer deaths and amputations in people with type 2 diabetes and PAD
According to new, independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations among people with ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Hematologic cancer survivors face higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Survivors of hematologic cancers are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 22 in BMC Cancer.
Jun 30, 2026
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Elucidating a decades-old mystery of blood clotting
Why is it rare for dangerous blood clots to form in our blood? What happens if this safety mechanism fails? An international team of researchers involving the University of Greifswald has taken a major step toward finding ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Growing scientific evidence links e-cigarette chemicals to heart health risks
Is vaping bad for my health? As people who use e-cigarettes and their loved ones pose questions like this, growing scientific evidence shows that the answer is yes. Research studies show that several chemicals found in e-cigarettes ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Telehealth navigator program improves blood pressure control among Black patients at federally qualified health centers
A new study led by researchers at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, with researchers from Boston University and Boston Medical Center, shows that a telehealth navigator program can significantly improve blood pressure ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Routine eye exams reveal stage 2 hypertension in half of diabetes patients
Diabetes opens people to other noncommunicable diseases like obesity, retinopathy and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and hypertension. A recent study by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine ...
Smoking triggers neutrophil response that may link lungs to heart disease
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified a previously unrecognized immune system pathway that helps explain how cigarette smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings, published in Circulation ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Fish-inspired sensor tracks how human heart tissue responds to disease and treatment
Engineers have developed a new way to monitor how tiny lab-grown human heart tissues beat—by effectively "listening" to the ripples they create. The team has created a wireless, noninvasive sensing platform that can biomechanically ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Hidden risks after orthopedic surgery: International study identifies major triggers of postoperative mortality
Millions of orthopedic surgeries are performed globally every year, offering pain relief and restored mobility to patients. However, an international study published in JMIR Perioperative Medicine warns that the risk of postsurgical ...
Jun 29, 2026
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