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How long does a transplanted heart last?
Heart transplant surgeon Raymond Lee, MD, explains what patients can expect after a heart transplant—including how long the heart will last. The average lifespan of a transplanted heart is about 10 years, though outcomes ...
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First-of-its-kind drug aims to protect the heart while increasing effectiveness of cancer treatments
A team of University of Alberta researchers has developed a cardio-oncology drug that protects the heart from chemotherapy damage while enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatments against tumor growth and spread. In ...
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Is mouthwash bad for the heart? Here's what the research actually says
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of blood pressure—and potentially damage heart health.
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Why blood pressure during pregnancy matters so much, especially for Black women
High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious concern for any woman. In addition to posing a threat to the health of the mother and baby, disorders such as preeclampsia are early warning signs that a woman could develop ...
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Korean women with CVD face gaps in risk factor control, study finds
Korean women with heart disease showed higher awareness and treatment of major risk factors, but lower control rates, pointing to the need for sex-specific strategies to close the gap, according to a study being presented ...
Apr 16, 2026
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New anti-clotting medication lowers risk of stroke without added bleeding
A large international study has found that asundexian, an investigational anti-clotting medication, reduces the risk of a stroke in people who recently experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) caused by a clot ...
Apr 15, 2026
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As syphilis cases rise, study links infection with higher risk of stroke, heart attack and other serious problems
Syphilis has been rising sharply in the United States, with especially high rates in Southern states. Now, a new study from Tulane University researchers suggests the long-term infection may carry another risk that is often ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Do low thyroid hormone levels contribute to heart dysfunction?
Thyroid hormones play a fundamental role in cardiovascular function. They influence how the heart responds to adrenaline, how the heart uses energy and how constricted or relaxed blood vessels are. However, their effect on ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Effective cholesterol absorption from the intestine may increase the risk of serious cardiac events
The way in which the body processes cholesterol affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases. LDL cholesterol is obtained from saturated fats in food and from hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Its accumulation in the arterial ...
Apr 15, 2026
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For future heart health, body fat in late teens may be more important than during childhood
New research published in The European Journal of Endocrinology shows that increased total body fat mass and abdominal fat mass from late adolescence to early 20s, but not from the childhood period before this, predicts progressively ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Loneliness linked to increased risk of degenerative heart valve disease
Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for traditional heart disease risk factors and genetics, according to new research published in the ...
Apr 15, 2026
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A less invasive heart valve fix shows strong early results for older high-risk patients
A national study led by investigators from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University found that transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, or TTVR, delivered strong early results in real-world practice. Patients treated with ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype may lower cardiovascular disease risk
Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype—the natural predisposition to morning or evening alertness—may lower cardiovascular disease risk among those who are already vulnerable, suggests research published in the open ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Blood mutations are tied to deadly aortic aneurysms—and osteoporosis drugs may stop them
Aortic aneurysms are characterized by abnormal enlargement of the aorta, the primary artery responsible for carrying blood from the heart. Rupture often leads to sudden death, and currently, no effective drug therapies are ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Artery images and nurse counseling boosted heart risk reduction over six years
When health risks become visible in black and white, perspectives often shift. A study from Umeå University shows that when ultrasound images of atherosclerosis in subjects' carotid arteries are combined with a motivational ...
Apr 14, 2026
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An innovative model allows study of key cells in heart development and repair
Fibroblasts are an essential component of the heart, as they play key roles in its structure, development and response to cardiac damage. In this context, a recent study led by the University of Barcelona presents an innovative ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Waist-to-height ratio predicts the risk of hypertension better than BMI, finds study
New waist-to-height cutoffs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass index, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.
Apr 14, 2026
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A new heart failure pacing option may reduce repeat surgeries and shorten implant procedures
Left bundle branch area pacing is an effective and practical strategy for cardiac resynchronization, according to a late-breaking science presentation at EHRA 2026, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Students publish paper validating optimal caffeine dosage for newborns with heart disease
Montana State University students published a paper alongside Duke University researchers in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics this spring, validating a study on the optimal caffeine dosage for newborn ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Low-frequency wireless sensor tracks artery stiffening in real time with less interference
Wireless sensors used in wearable smart devices and medical equipment must be capable of detecting minute changes while maintaining high operational stability. However, existing technologies often utilize excessively high ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis
A major multi-site clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown that post-thrombotic syndrome—a common and often painful complication suffered by many people who ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Heart failure found to be common in people with atrial fibrillation detected during screening
Heart failure is common in people who have atrial fibrillation detected during screening, according to a presentation today at EHRA 2026 the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Kidney disease increases the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation
A prespecified analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial investigated the impact of kidney function on cardiovascular outcome in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation. Today, the findings were presented by AFNET board ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Food delivery for heart failure patients shows high uptake, may boost quality of life
A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers demonstrates that providing healthy food directly to patients recovering from heart failure is feasible and well accepted—and could improve quality of life—helping ...
Apr 12, 2026
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