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Managing high blood pressure could prevent >500K CVD deaths annually in 20 countries
Effective management of high blood pressure could prevent more than 518,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular disease around the world, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension ...
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Most labs testing children for cardiac troponin lack pediatric reference ranges, survey finds
Cardiac troponin, a protein released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged, can be used as a quick measure of heart injury in adults, and testing for it has revolutionized adult cardiology. For children, however, doctors ...
Oct 10, 2026
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Radiation exposure linked to pulmonary hypertension after lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment may be at higher risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries that carry blood from the right side of the heart to ...
Oct 10, 2026
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Lab-grown blood vessels reveal roles of different cells in rapid-aging disease
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a three-layer model of human blood vessels that enables researchers to better understand how Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder that ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Enzyme inhibitor limits scarring after heart attacks and protects heart function in mice
Heart failure often develops after a heart attack because excessive collagen-based scar tissue forms during repair. While collagen is necessary to reinforce scars, disease and chronic inflammation can cause overproduction, ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Deep learning model using ECGs during sleep studies can predict cardiovascular outcomes
A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that electrocardiograms (ECGs) administered during sleep and paired with sleep stage information can be used to determine the risk of future adverse ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Elderly adults with masked high blood pressure linked to higher risk of falls
Masked high blood pressure in adults older than 78 is associated with a 70% higher risk of falls compared with high blood pressure readings in both the office and at home among peers, according to preliminary research presented ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Chronic intestinal inflammation can affect heart through changes in gut microbiota and immune cells, study finds
Chronic intestinal inflammation drives cardiac dysfunction through a gut microbiota-dependent pathway, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Expert joins international call for new approach to diagnosing, managing condition known as POTS
For people living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, the simple act of standing up can cause a cascade of symptoms: a racing heart, lightheadedness, brain fog, shakiness and exhaustion. Yet a standard ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Potassium-rich DASH diet found to be safe for adults taking common blood pressure medications
Increased consumption of potassium-rich foods that are part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet did not raise blood potassium to dangerous levels in people taking medications to lower their blood pressure, ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Elevated lipoprotein(a) is associated with the progression of carotid atherosclerosis
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined blood lipid and an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, its association with the long-term progression of carotid atherosclerosis has remained unclear, ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Leading AI search tools give unreliable answers about home blood pressure monitor validation, research finds
Three of four leading artificial intelligence (AI) search tools accurately identified home blood pressure monitors that met validated clinical standards only 63–83% of the time, according to preliminary research being presented ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Heart recovery technique adapted for pediatric transplants
A donor heart recovery technique developed at Vanderbilt Health has been successfully adapted for children by pediatric heart transplant surgeons at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, potentially expanding ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Heart failure deaths have doubled among younger, middle-aged Americans, report finds
Heart failure deaths are increasing steadily in the U.S., fueled by a rise in deaths among young and middle-aged adults, a new report says.
Oct 7, 2026
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New guidance outlines how to protect people living with heart disease during heat waves
A major new report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) sets out how health services need to protect vulnerable patients during heat waves. The report by a group of international experts is published in the European ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Living heart valves could reduce repeated surgeries for children
Meadow EmmaLou Boes is proud of her scar and calls herself a "superhero heart warrior."
Oct 7, 2026
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Heart procedures with shielding show uterine radiation well below pregnancy limit, study finds
When female physicians are expecting a child, blanket bans on certain activities—such as surgeries and examinations involving X-rays—are often imposed. This suspension frequently results in a career setback. "For many of ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Heart disease gaps persist despite overall declines
Despite sustained declines in overall cardiovascular disease mortality in the U.S., disparities based on race, ethnicity and place persist, with mortality varying far more across counties than states, according to a county-by-cause-by-population ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Biological aging offers clues to long-term health after Fontan surgery
Our birthdays tell us how long we have lived, but not necessarily how our bodies are aging. Biological age reflects the condition and function of our cells and tissues, shaped by genetics, lifestyle, environment and disease. ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Popular diabetes drug shown to lower inflammation, which may protect the heart
For the first time in a human trial, a class of drugs known as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, already known for their weight-loss and glucose-lowering benefits, has also been shown to reduce inflammatory ...
Oct 6, 2026
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Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions
Women with a complication in their latest pregnancy or a previous pregnancy face an elevated risk of developing cardiometabolic-renal conditions in subsequent years, suggests a U.K. study published online in the open-access ...
Oct 6, 2026
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AI may help catch heart transplant rejection without biopsies
By analyzing heart rhythm recordings and blood tests, artificial intelligence may accurately flag when a transplant patient's body starts attacking a donated heart, a new study suggests.
Oct 6, 2026
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Digital alerts support timely treatment decisions of critically ill cardiac patients
For busy health care workers, the electronic health record (EHR) can feel like an endless stream of clicks and prompts. But three Michigan Medicine studies suggest that well-designed alerts for critically ill cardiac patients ...
Oct 6, 2026
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High blood pressure can accelerate osteoarthritis joint damage via a newly identified hormone pathway
For millions of people, osteoarthritis slowly breaks down the joints, bringing pain, swelling and stiffness that make free movement harder with time. It is largely a condition of age, with 73% of those living with it older ...
Virtual patients could help flag medical device risks missed by conventional studies
University of Manchester–led researchers have unveiled a roadmap for making computer-generated evidence trustworthy enough to help regulators decide whether medical devices are safe and effective, alongside laboratory and ...
Oct 5, 2026
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