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Reactivating a fetal gene enables adult heart cells to regenerate after injury
Around the globe, heart disease remains one of the top causes of death. Once patients begin to suffer from serious heart problems, like heart attacks and heart failure, the heart muscles become damaged and are difficult to ...
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Oncology & Cancer
New model forecasts 10-year heart risk after breast cancer treatment
A multi-institution research team led by Georgetown University Medical Center has developed and validated a model estimating the 10-year risk of heart failure or cardiomyopathy after early-stage breast cancer treatment. Separating ...
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Drug-delivery patch could help to heal the heart following a heart attack
MIT engineers have developed a flexible drug-delivery patch that can be placed on the heart after a heart attack to help promote healing and regeneration of cardiac tissue.
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Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease
A simple imaging exam capable of assessing myocardial deformation during contraction has emerged as a promising tool for predicting the risk of cardiac complications in patients with chronic Chagas disease.
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New ultrasound technology can non-invasively measure blood viscosity
For years, doctors have relied on familiar vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen levels—to monitor someone's health. But researchers at the University of Missouri believe one key metric has been ...
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Transgender women do not have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, large-scale study shows
Contrary to previous research, transgender women who use the hormone estradiol for their transition do not have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to men in the general Dutch population. This is shown by ...
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Kids need CPR more promptly than adults following cardiac arrest
Thousands of U.S. kids each year collapse from cardiac arrest and need CPR to save their lives.
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Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk
The ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting heart disease risk, according to new research from UPMC and University of Pittsburgh physician-scientists.
Nov 3, 2025
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Specific human gene can help the heart repair itself from heart attack or heart failure
A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury, including a heart attack or heart failure, ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Mapping the heart: How cells coordinate repair after heart attack
Over the course of evolution, the human heart has largely lost its ability to regenerate. Our distant ancestors were not afflicted by heart attacks—a condition that emerged primarily with modern lifestyles marked by poor ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Exploring placental malperfusion's impact on fetal health and development in congenital heart disease
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered that placental malperfusion (PMP), a condition that disrupts blood flow in the placenta, is common in fetuses with congenital heart disease (CHD) and is ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Long-term use of melatonin supplements to support sleep may have negative heart health effects
Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, is associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure, hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, ...
Nov 3, 2025
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AI tool detects structural heart disease in adults using a smartwatch
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm paired with the single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors on a smartwatch accurately diagnosed structural heart diseases, such as weakened pumping ability, damaged valves or thickened ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Improving care for life-threatening blood clots
Pulmonary embolism (PE), a type of blood clot in the lungs, sends more than half a million people to U.S. hospitals each year—and kills about one in five high-risk patients, according to the American Heart Association 2025 ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Low-dose aspirin linked to lower cardiovascular event risk for adults with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event, including heart attack, stroke or death, than ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Exposure to more artificial light at night may raise heart disease risk
Higher levels of artificial light at night were linked to increased stress-related activity in the brain, inflamed arteries and a higher risk of heart disease, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Healthy lifestyle combined with newer diabetes medications lowers cardiovascular risk, preliminary study suggests
People with type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Quick CPR from lay rescuers can nearly double survival for children after cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Optimal cardiovascular health among people with type 2 diabetes may offset dementia risk
Having optimal cardiovascular health may offset the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), even among those with a high genetic risk for cognitive decline, according ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Analyzing 3 biomarker tests together may help identify high heart disease risk earlier
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease—lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)—may help identify ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Assessing heart-pumping glitch may reduce stroke risk in adults with heart muscle disease
A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a noninvasive assessment tool may help identify those at increased risk, according to a preliminary ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Common gene variant linked to higher heart disease risk in people with African ancestry
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a leading cause of heart failure, is twice as common in Black individuals as in white individuals. This excess risk is not fully explained by known risk factors such as high blood pressure or ...
Nov 2, 2025
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Radiofrequency renal denervation lowers blood pressure in chronic kidney disease stage 3a, b
Radiofrequency renal denervation (RDN) yields a clinically meaningful and durable reduction in blood pressure (BP), including among those with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published ...
Nov 1, 2025
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AEDs in houses improve outcomes for cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm
For patients with cardiac arrest and a shockable rhythm, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in private homes improve outcomes but cannot be considered cost-effective at current pricing, according to a study published ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Identifying young people at risk of cardiac arrest
Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms (EKG) could help prevent such cases, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.
Oct 31, 2025
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