Last update:
Cardiology news
Explainable AI score predicts heart muscle bleeding risk before artery reopening
Upstate Medical University cardiologist Ankur Kalra helped lead a team of researchers that developed and tested a scoring system to help identify patients at high risk of bleeding into damaged heart muscle after a severe ...
3 hours ago
0
0
Strength training not linked to heart problems for people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
People living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), a heritable heart condition that can significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, are advised to avoid high-intensity aerobic exercise. However, questions ...
7 hours ago
0
1
Can a tick bite create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk?
Many people associate a bite from a tiny tick with a bacterial infection known as Lyme disease. But that bite can also trigger a potentially life-threatening meat allergy and may increase the risk of heart disease. Researchers ...
13 hours ago
0
6
More light at night linked to changes in heart structure and function
Exposure to light at night is linked to important and potentially harmful changes in the structure and function of the heart, according to a study of more than 11,000 people published in the European Heart Journal on Thursday.
Sep 9, 2026
0
45
Spleen scans reveal genetic clues to coronary artery disease risk
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham reveals that certain features in the spleen hidden within imaging scans may signal a person's risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), suggesting targets for prevention ...
Sep 9, 2026
0
2
Symptomless liver condition linked to heart and kidney disease
A common liver condition thought to be harmless could be dramatically increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney failure and premature death, according to a new review led by University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance ...
Sep 9, 2026
0
93
Noise pollution may keep bodies on alert, disrupting sleep and heart health
Has your phone ever died very quickly, despite you barely using it? Sometimes, the explanation is simple: Dozens of apps running in the background constantly drain the battery. Something similar happens within our bodies, ...
Sep 9, 2026
0
14
Cardiologists expected this new drug to prevent heart attacks—so why did it fail?
A drug that heart doctors widely expected to become the next major weapon against heart attacks has failed in a large clinical trial, drugmaker Novartis announced.
Sep 9, 2026
0
4
Study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart
As the heat of late summer leads to increased air quality alerts, those with cardiovascular conditions or who are outdoors for long periods may want to take note. University of Louisville researchers have discovered that ...
Sep 9, 2026
0
4
Hormone therapy use for hot flashes and night sweats in menopausal women linked to lower cardiovascular risk
A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh provides pivotal insights into one of the most debated questions in women's health: How does hormone therapy for menopause symptoms affect cardiovascular ...
Sep 8, 2026
0
465
Beating 'mini-heart' derived from patient's blood cells offers personalized disease model
A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The Institute) have created a three-dimensional, beating heart-on-a-chip, or "mini-heart," using blood cells from a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy ...
Sep 8, 2026
0
9
Second-hand smoke causes nearly 1.7M deaths globally: Study
More than 2.7 billion people, including children, were exposed to secondhand smoke globally, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2023, according to a study published Tuesday in The Lancet Public Health.
Sep 8, 2026
0
15
Transition to cleaner heating can lower blood pressure
An environmental policy designed to improve air quality also has benefits for cardiovascular health, a new McGill-led study finds.
Sep 8, 2026
0
16
Healthy lifestyle in middle age adds happiness alongside longevity to old age
In a 50-year follow-up study, men with low cardiovascular risk in their 40s maintained their functional capacity, happiness and quality of life better than others as they aged.
Sep 8, 2026
0
9
Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, research shows
More than 1.4 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure (hypertension). It's the single biggest metabolic risk factor for early death—driving diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure and dementia.
Sep 8, 2026
0
9
Virtual reality can help ease anxiety, claustrophobia during cardiac imaging
Patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia can have difficulty completing important cardiac imaging, including positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) scans.
Sep 8, 2026
0
6
Atherosclerosis may meet key criteria for autoimmune disease, evidence suggests
In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against the body through pathogenic high-affinity B cells or T cells, leading to severe organ damage. Multiple sclerosis (nervous system paralysis), type 1 diabetes (a strong ...
Sep 7, 2026
0
16
Mitochondrial DNA mutations may help turn aging hearts toward failure
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which accumulate in many tissues as we age, can actively contribute to impaired heart function. Until now, it has been difficult ...
Sep 7, 2026
0
11
New data presented on the use of coronary artery calcium for cardiovascular risk assessment
There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today ...
Sep 6, 2026
0
1200
EVAOLD trial provides guidance on treating older patients after a heart attack
A routine invasive approach should not be replaced with a more selective approach in older patients with the most common type of heart attack. This was the main finding of the EVAOLD trial presented in a Hot Line session ...
Sep 6, 2026
0
6
Immediate coronary angiography fails to boost survival after cardiac arrest, trial finds
Immediate coronary angiography did not improve 30-day survival compared with a deferred strategy in patients without ST-segment elevation on an ECG after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. These were the main findings of the ...
Sep 5, 2026
0
348
Two imaging techniques equally as effective to guide complex stenting
Optical coherence tomography was noninferior to intravascular ultrasound to guide stenting in patients with left main coronary artery disease, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.
Sep 5, 2026
0
10
Activation of community first responders did not improve short-term survival after cardiac arrest
Community first responders did not improve 30-day survival in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.
Sep 5, 2026
0
10
New insights on the optimal duration of antiplatelet therapy after stent implantation
Antiplatelet monotherapy reduced bleeding, but dual therapy provided greater cardiovascular event protection in patients at high ischemic risk who had undergone stent implantation 12 months earlier. These results, from the ...
Sep 5, 2026
0
8
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 ...
Sep 4, 2026
1
452
