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Healing the heart after a heart attack with a biodegradable patch
A new patch developed by Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Ke Huang may offer a way to help the heart heal after a heart attack. The patch uses a unique microneedle system to deliver a therapeutic molecule directly to damaged ...
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Potassium-enriched salt recommended for blood pressure control
The use of potassium-enriched salt has now been recommended by the National Hypertension Taskforce—Australia's peak body for blood pressure control—in a new position statement published in the Journal of Hypertension.
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New 'heart percentile' calculator helps young adults grasp their long-term risk
A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger adults forecast and understand their risk of a heart event over the next 30 years. With rates of obesity, ...
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Chronic pain may increase risk of high blood pressure in adults
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today in Hypertension.
Nov 17, 2025
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Hypertension affects the brain much earlier than expected, study suggests
Hypertension impairs blood vessels, neurons and white matter in the brain well before the condition causes a measurable rise in blood pressure, according to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Nov 14, 2025
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Direct link between peak air pollution and cardiac risk revealed
In Lombardy, the risk of suffering cardiac arrest may increase on days recording high levels of air pollution. This emerges from a study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano and published in the journal Global Challenges.
Nov 14, 2025
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During a heart attack, immediate stenting of other arteries isn't always necessary
A blocked coronary artery causing an acute heart attack must be opened immediately with a stent procedure. However, if other coronary arteries also appear to be narrowed, it is safe to wait and treat those later. This approach ...
Nov 13, 2025
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New pill cuts 'bad' cholesterol by 60%, potentially replacing injections
A new pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and strokes without the need for injections.
Nov 13, 2025
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Disrupted calcium signaling can throw the heart off rhythm
A joint study by the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and the University Hospital Würzburg provides new insights into why heart muscle cells lose their rhythm in atrial fibrillation. Disrupted calcium signaling ...
Nov 13, 2025
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From contraception to menopause: Why women face a higher risk of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It places a huge burden on families, health systems and societies. Increasingly, strokes are not just occurring in older adults. They are affecting younger people ...
Nov 13, 2025
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New gene discoveries improve diagnosis of inherited heart disease
Centenary Institute researchers have uncovered new genetic causes of inherited heart conditions, providing families with vital answers to guide treatment and prevention.
Nov 13, 2025
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Very low LDL-cholesterol correlates to fewer heart problems after stroke
Brigham and Women's Hospital's TIMI Study Group reports that in patients with prior ischemic stroke, very low achieved LDL-cholesterol correlated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events and fewer recurrent strokes, ...
High blood pressure in children nearly doubled from 2000–2020, global study finds
The rate of children and adolescents experiencing high blood pressure worldwide nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.
Nov 12, 2025
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Common gout drug may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
A widely used, inexpensive gout drug could reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new review.
Nov 12, 2025
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Extending anti-clotting treatment linked to lower rates of new clots
Extending anti-clotting drugs beyond the initial treatment period of at least 90 days after a first blood clot is linked to lower rates of new clots developing compared with stopping treatment, finds a US study published ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Plant-based diet can prevent, reverse form of heart disease in animals with hypertension
Eating a plant-based diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes can help prevent and reverse heart disease in rats that have high blood pressure, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute ...
Nov 12, 2025
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New pediatric basic life support guidelines seek to improve outcomes, optimize care, says co-author
While sudden cardiac arrest in a child or adolescent is rare—about 20,000 cases occur each year in the U.S.—the survival rate when it happens outside of a hospital is estimated to be under 20%. Significantly improving ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Protein found to be key in blood vessel healing after surgical injury
Surgeons in the United States perform nearly 600,000 coronary artery stent procedures and bypass surgeries every year.
Nov 12, 2025
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'Humanized' model developed to study heart valve stiffness
The first ever "humanized" model for aortic valve calcification paves the way for testing potential treatments.
Nov 12, 2025
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Q&A: How to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and savor the flavors of the season. But for anyone striving to eat heart-healthy, the holiday can present some challenges. With buttery sides, decadent desserts, ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Genetic testing trifecta predicts risk of sudden cardiac death and arrhythmia
In a new Northwestern Medicine study, scientists have developed a more precise genetic risk score to determine whether a person is likely to develop arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious conditions such ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Sons of mothers with type 1 diabetes show early signs of vascular dysfunction
A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University reveals that sons born to mothers with type 1 diabetes may develop early vascular dysfunction—independently of metabolic health. The finding may help shape ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn't clear
A study presented at the American Heart Association's scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain's most commonly prescribed sleep aids. The findings suggest that long-term users face a higher ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Researchers use AI and genetics to identify early signs of a rare, life-threatening heart condition
At Mayo Clinic, cardiologists Peter Noseworthy, M.D., and John Giudicessi, M.D., Ph.D., are uncovering the earliest signs of a genetic heart condition that often strikes without warning. Their work shows that early detection, ...
Nov 11, 2025
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LDL cholesterol improved among veterans in program with health coaches, other resources
A quality improvement program helped reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans who have heart and blood vessel disease, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation ...
Nov 11, 2025
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