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Super-high-pressure non-compliant balloons for calcified coronary lesions noninferior to intravascular lithotripsy
New study findings show that utilizing super-high-pressure non-compliant balloons (NCB) is non-inferior to intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) balloon catheters for lesion preparation and stent expansion in severely calcified ...
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Research reveals significant prevalence of valvular heart disease among older Americans
Results from the PREVUE-VALVE study suggest that there are currently at least 4.7 million people aged 65–85 living with moderate or greater valvular heart disease (VHD) in the United States, and at least 10.6 million with ...
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Cutting balloon treatment found to be 'safe and effective' for patients with calcified coronary artery disease
Results from the first randomized controlled trial to directly compare the safety and efficacy of cutting balloon (CB) angioplasty to intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) prior to drug‐eluting stent (DES) implantation for the ...
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Novel sirolimus-eluting balloon appears noninferior to conventional therapies for treatment of in-stent restenosis
Results from the first randomized clinical trial in the United States to compare a sirolimus-eluting balloon (DEB) to a control group consisting of drug-eluting stent (DES) and balloon angioplasty (BA) for the treatment of ...
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PCI with a sirolimus-eluting balloon and provisional stenting shows promise for treatment of de novo coronary lesion
New study results from a large international all-comer population of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) candidates found that utilizing a strategy of sirolimus-eluting balloons with bailout stenting only if necessary ...
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Body clocks matter for heart health
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body's natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential health consequences of regular disruptions to our body's internal clock with a ...
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Some cancer patients get heart damage during chemotherapy and some don't: Here's why
Sometimes the unintended consequences of a treatment can seem worse than the disease. That's certainly the case for patients who develop chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity—a severe side-effect that can lead to heart failure ...
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Microcatheter delivers therapies to the tiniest blood vessels
EPFL researchers have invented a remarkably small and ultraflexible neurovascular microcatheter. Powered by blood flow, it can safely navigate the most intricately branched arteries in a matter of seconds.
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Health data in England show changing patterns of heart diseases before, during and after the pandemic
A comprehensive study of electronic health records for 57 million people living in England has revealed the evolving burden of cardiovascular diseases before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One long walk a day may cut risk of death and cardiovascular disease better than multiple short walks
A prospective population-based cohort study of suboptimally active adults (
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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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