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New CRISPR proteins expand editing access to heart disease genes
Rice University's Han Xiao has used his AI-supported Sequence Display technology to expand the targeting abilities of CRISPR/Cas9. In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, Xiao evolved several variants of a ...
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A much-needed new way to inactivate GPCRs, the most common drug targets
About one-third of all drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), a family of more than 800 cell-surface receptors that regulate a wide range of vital functions, including ...
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A healthier form of salt could prevent millions of deaths from stroke and heart disease
Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health assessed the health benefits of switching the salt supply to potassium-enriched salt across 193 countries. They found almost 3 million deaths and 10 million new cases ...
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Good sleep linked to better brain health in cardiometabolic disease
People with type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke who sleep well have better cognitive function and greater brain volume than people with the same conditions who sleep poorly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. ...
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Supplement targeting aging processes shows potential to improve markers of blood vessel health
A multicomponent nutritional supplement has been found to improve markers of vascular health in a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Surrey. The formulation combined ingredients (vitamins, minerals, amino ...
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Blood signatures may explain roughly half of ultra-processed diets' links to heart disease and diabetes
Two distinct patterns of molecules in the blood linked to an ultra-processed diet and a minimally processed diet have been identified in a new study by UCL (University College London) and Imperial College London researchers.
Nov 3, 2026
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Earlier valve replacement benefits some patients with moderate aortic stenosis
Patients with moderate aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart's aortic valve, may benefit from undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) before the disease becomes severe, according to findings from a clinical ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Health system analysis reveals shift toward less invasive heart valve replacement among younger patients
New research simultaneously published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and presented at TCT 2026 found that the annual number of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Women and men show similar short-term outcomes after aspiration thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism
New research presented at TCT 2026 found similar short-term outcomes in women and men with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) after aspiration thrombectomy, a catheter-based procedure to remove blood clots from arteries ...
Nov 3, 2026
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AI measurements of heart scans more strongly linked to patient survival than clinician measurements
Artificial intelligence (AI) measurements of heart function from MRI scans are more strongly linked to how long patients live after their scan than measurements made by clinicians, suggesting that AI could provide a useful ...
Nov 2, 2026
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New treatment approach for calcified nodules shown to improve coronary stent expansion
A randomized clinical trial at The Mount Sinai Hospital found that combining two techniques for removing calcium nodules—rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)—before coronary stent placement allowed stents ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Wearable devices + AI analysis may predict high blood pressure crisis up to 3 days early
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze patterns in measurements from a portable cuff-based blood pressure monitor and health data from a wrist-worn device may help identify when adults with stage 2 high blood pressure ...
Nov 2, 2026
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'Heart-in-a-dish' paves way for personalized treatment for heart failure
McGill researchers have developed a new way to study why the same heart failure treatment can help some patients recover while others continue to get worse.
Nov 2, 2026
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Is a consistent sleep schedule important to heart health?
Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule may be an important factor to consider for protecting the heart, according to new, independent, preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Long-term study finds modern hormone replacement therapy not linked to heart disease risk
Contemporary hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was not associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots or death among women ages 45 to 59, according to a large, long-term study of more than 52,000 women ...
Nov 2, 2026
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GLP-1 meds linked to lower diabetes, heart risks than standard diabetes prevention medication
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) medications, currently popular for weight loss, may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke more than the standard diabetes prevention medication ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Energy drinks, stimulant products linked to cardiac arrest, heart attack in young adults
Caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements appeared disproportionately more often in FDA reports of serious cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest and heart attacks, especially among adults ages 18 to 34, ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Medically tailored meals improve high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and diet in adults
An eight-month program providing medically tailored meals improved diet quality and access to healthy food for adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It also enhanced cardiometabolic health (heart, blood vessels ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Survey finds gaps in use of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome tools
In a survey of health clinics participating in a new initiative to improve care for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, most sites reported conducting basic screening for heart, kidney and metabolic risks. However, ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Rural residents face nearly three times higher risk of heart attack death before reaching a hospital
People living in rural areas who experienced a heart attack were nearly three times more likely to die before reaching hospital care, compared with those living in large metropolitan areas, according to new, independent, ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Cannabis use linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes
Cannabis use, including marijuana, appears to be linked with increased cardiovascular risk, especially for stroke, making it an important consideration for heart disease and stroke prevention and counseling, according to ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Hypertension or diabetes before pregnancy linked to higher risk of fetal heart defects
Women with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure before pregnancy or diagnosed before 20 weeks of pregnancy) had a 30% higher risk of having a baby with critical congenital heart disease, the most severe form of heart ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Mechanical thrombectomy linked to lower mortality in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
New research presented at TCT 2026 and simultaneously published in JSCAI found that, in the primary analysis, mechanical thrombectomy was associated with lower short- and long-term mortality among patients with intermediate-risk ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Retired NFL players, notably linemen, have high risk of artery plaque, independent study shows
Retired NFL players may have a high risk of undiagnosed, untreated coronary artery disease (CAD) that often occurs without symptoms, according to new, independent, preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Deaths from heart valve disease rising among U.S. adults ages 65 and older
After nearly two decades of decline, valvular heart disease death rates have increased from 2018 to 2023 and are predicted to remain elevated through 2040, according to independent, new preliminary research presented at the ...
Nov 2, 2026
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