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Early mitochondrial stress reveals potential mechanism for lasting heart protection
Mitochondria are popularly known as the "powerhouse of the cell," but these cellular structures do much more—including acting as signaling hubs. Some signals that mitochondria send can reprogram the activity of the entire ...
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CRISPR gene-editing therapy safely and continuously lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, first-in-human trial shows
A Cleveland Clinic first-in-human clinical trial has shown that a one-time infusion of a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 was effective and safe in reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in people with medication-resistant ...
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Cancer drug tames atherosclerosis inflammation and plaque in animal models
A new Yale study has identified a promising therapeutic avenue for atherosclerosis, a condition caused by inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries. Martin Schwartz, Ph.D., Robert W. Berliner Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) ...
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Study identifies potential new target for treating atherosclerosis
Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have identified a cellular signaling pathway in fat cells that may play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis, offering a potential ...
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Eating jetlag: Weekend meal shifts associated with higher heart disease risk in men
A team of researchers from INRAE, Inserm, Sorbonne Paris Nord University, Université Paris Cité and the CNAM has published the first study exploring the association between eating jetlag and the risk of cardiovascular disease. ...
Sep 3, 2026
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AI-assisted approach helps novice users capture heart ultrasound images and identify aortic stenosis
Mayo Clinic researchers tested an approach that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help people without previous ultrasound experience capture heart images and identify patients who may have a common and serious heart valve ...
Sep 3, 2026
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New guidance introduces framework for assessing cardiovascular risk and fitness for duty in tactical athletes
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading medical cause of duty-related deaths among tactical athletes, including military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical responders, astronauts and ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Lab-grown tissue reveals how inflammation may drive heart relaxation failure
Scientists study the underlying causes of a disease or test potential new drugs in animal models or cells obtained from human biopsy specimens before clinical trials. However, disease models in animals do not mimic actual ...
Sep 2, 2026
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ECG-based AI algorithm could improve detection and prediction of heart diseases
Clinicians often use a medical test called a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose heart problems. It uses electrodes placed on the chest and limbs to record the heart's electrical activity. Artificial intelligence ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Researchers uncover promising new target for treating high blood pressure
University of Missouri researchers are studying high blood pressure, one of the world's deadliest health threats. Recently, they identified a protein that contributes to arterial stiffening and inflammation, opening the door ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Mental health conditions after trauma linked to higher cardiovascular risk
Mental health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, depression and anxiety, can develop after people experience trauma. These conditions may contribute to a higher future risk of cardiovascular ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Large language model-based system identifies cardiac event data in cancer patients' electronic health records
Patients with breast and lung cancer are at increased risk of cardiotoxicity, or heart-related damage caused by cancer treatments, because of the proximity of the heart, lungs and breasts. Cardiotoxicity increases the risk ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Men with low or high testosterone may have a higher risk of irregular heartbeat, review indicates
Men with either low or high testosterone levels may face a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, highlighting the need for personalized testosterone treatment, according to a review of existing evidence on testosterone and ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Short mitochondrial protein may help protect the aging heart from inflammation and failure
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have discovered that a relatively short protein may play an important role in protecting the aging heart. The protein, ...
Sep 1, 2026
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What PREVENT can tell you about heart disease risk
We often think about heart disease as something that suddenly happens, like a heart attack, requiring a trip to the emergency room. In reality, cardiovascular disease often develops silently over years or even decades before ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Ghanaian adults' diets fall short on sustainability, survey finds
There has been a rapid increase in cardiovascular and metabolic conditions in sub-Saharan Africa. What is the link between sustainable diets that are nutritious, environmentally friendly, economically affordable and socioculturally ...
Sep 1, 2026
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LDL-cholesterol lowering medication linked to lower mortality in high-risk patients
Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute researchers have found that high-risk patients who had not previously experienced a heart attack or stroke had a lower risk of death after taking the cholesterol-lowering ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Potent antiplatelet drugs increase major bleeding risk in AF patients after heart attack
Potent antiplatelet therapy increased bleeding without signs of benefit regarding cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after a heart attack. This was the main finding of the EPIDAURUS trial presented ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Two-week monitor after unexplained fainting identifies life-threatening heart conditions
Fitting a wearable heart monitor for 14 days when patients go to the ER with unexplained fainting improves detection of life-threatening heart problems, according to the results of a trial presented at the European Society ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Catheter ablation does not improve quality of life related to atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) did not significantly improve AF-related quality of life compared with a sham procedure, despite reducing AF recurrence. These were the main findings of the PVI-SHAM-AF trial ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Safer stroke prevention strategies are needed for patients with atrial fibrillation after intracranial hemorrhage
Edoxaban did not reduce stroke or systemic embolism but increased major bleeding in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who had had an intracranial hemorrhage, according to results presented in a Hot Line session ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Is aspirin needed after a certain type of heart attack?
Monotherapy using prasugrel failed to show noninferiority compared with potent antiplatelet therapy plus aspirin at the time of primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. This ...
Aug 31, 2026
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New prediction tool could help increase uptake of heart failure medicines
A new heart failure (HF) treatment effect calculator could help overcome one of the largest barriers to effective heart failure care by predicting the expected effects of treatment on blood pressure, kidney function and potassium ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Clinical trial shows once-daily oral medication may benefit patients with chronic heart failure
Nearly 7 million people in the United States live with heart failure—and that incidence is expected to climb in the coming decades. LUMINARA, a new phase 2b clinical trial led by James Januzzi, a cardiologist from the Mass ...
Aug 31, 2026
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After TAVI, anticoagulants outperform antiplatelet agents at preventing clots
After transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), anticoagulation reduced imaging signs of clot formation on the new valve compared with antiplatelet therapy, without compromising safety. This was the main finding of ...
Aug 31, 2026
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