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Drug-eluting balloon may be as safe, effective as conventional stents for repeat percutaneous coronary interventions
A new drug-eluting balloon can perform just as well as the standard treatment for patients with coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR) undergoing repeated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). These breakthrough findings ...
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Why energy transport in the heart fails in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common hereditary heart disease. It causes the left ventricle to thicken, the heart muscle to contract too strongly and work too hard. This additional strain puts pressure on ...
Oct 24, 2025
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New drug tested in mice could fill treatment void for most severe heart attack patients
A new drug being trialed in heart attack patients could reprogram the immune system to prevent inflammation and heart damage following severe heart attacks, and promote repair. This could be a game-changer in treating the ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Metabolomics, proteomics improve prediction of elevated blood pressure in teens
For adolescents, metabolomics and proteomics with known risk factors improve prediction of elevated blood pressure (EBP) after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Hypertension.
Oct 24, 2025
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Nighttime light exposure linked to higher heart attack and stroke rates
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase the chances of developing serious heart problems, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Oct 23, 2025
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Nerandomilast slows decline in forced vital capacity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
For U.S. patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), nerandomilast slows the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC), according to a study presented at CHEST 2025, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Gum disease may raise stroke risk, even damage the brain
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.
Oct 23, 2025
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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Emerging adulthood—the life stage that unfolds around ages 18–25—is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent.
Oct 23, 2025
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What will stroke care look like in 2050?
For more than 40 years as a researcher and clinician, Joseph Broderick has actively contributed to improvements in stroke care, occupying a front row seat to seismic innovations: the clinical trials that proved tPA as the ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Researchers uncover metabolic mysteries behind heart failure
In the U.S. alone, more than 6.7 million people have heart failure, a number that is projected to increase to more than 8.5 million by 2030. Heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart struggles to pump enough ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Early life sugar restriction linked to lasting heart benefits in adulthood
Restricted sugar intake during early life is linked to lower risks of several heart conditions in adulthood, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, finds a study published by The BMJ using data from the end of ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Semaglutide helps heart regardless of how much weight lost, study reveals
Anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent heart attacks and other major cardiac events regardless of how much weight people lose while taking the drug, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher.
Oct 22, 2025
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Overabundance of HMGN1 protein may explain congenital heart defects in Down syndrome
Three copies of chromosome 21 cause Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each year in the United States with DS—approximately 2,600—also have congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Oct 22, 2025
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Genetic discovery offers hope for personalized prevention of cardiovascular disease
By analyzing large amounts of data, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a system for classifying individuals into different risk groups for atherosclerosis. The results enable early detection of the disease, ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Updated CPR guidelines tackle choking response, opioid-related emergencies and a revised chain of survival
The "2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)," published today in the journal, Circulation, marks the first full revision of lifesaving resuscitation ...
Oct 22, 2025
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PET imaging of inflammation predicts recovery, guides therapy after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are at risk for poor functional recovery after a heart attack, according to new research published in The Journal of Nuclear ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Small changes in alcohol intake linked to blood pressure shifts
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking—even drinking less—may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published in JACC. ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Drug prevents congenital heart block recurrence in a high-risk pregnancy
Congenital heart block, sometimes referred to as cardiac neonatal lupus, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that affects babies born to mothers with specific autoantibodies—called anti-SSA/Ro antibodies—which ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Tobacco smoking in childhood associated with premature cardiac damage, heart failure and sudden death
Active and passive tobacco exposure during childhood and adolescence represents a critical preventable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, according to a new narrative review published in Trends in Cardiovascular ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Stroke can happen to anyone. An expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and every day in the UK around 240 people experience the traumatic and life-changing effects ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Predicting physical activity change after a cardiovascular diagnosis
Brain connectivity patterns and environmental factors can predict which older adults will successfully increase physical activity after receiving a cardiovascular diagnosis. Nagashree Thovinakere and colleagues studied 295 ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Examining the long-term effects of common heartburn medications on kidney and cardiovascular health
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that some widely used heartburn medications may be linked to kidney problems over time. Researchers followed nearly 300,000 patients for up to 15 years to explore how these ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Effects of fish oil supplements vary, potentially reducing cardiovascular disease risk in healthy people as well
A recently completed study indicates that the positive effects of a fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid vary significantly between individuals. The study emphasizes the importance of metabolism in the prevention of cardiovascular ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Female bodybuilders at risk of sudden cardiac death, research indicates
Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in female bodybuilders worldwide, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Oct 20, 2025
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