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Study shows the heart can be protected during chemotherapy without reducing antitumor efficacy

Advances in cancer treatment mean that more people than ever are surviving the disease. However, some of the most effective anticancer drugs—a class of medicines called anthracyclines—can cause serious damage to the heart. ...

Mapping a fish's developing heart opens new avenues for understanding several congenital heart diseases

Just in time for Heart Month, the laboratory of University de Montréal medical professor and CHU Sainte-Justine researcher Rubén Marín‑Juez has unveiled the first comprehensive atlas of coronary vessel development in ...

Understanding the link between diabetes and heart health

Many individuals are surprised to learn that diabetes doesn't just affect blood sugar; it also greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease. The good news is that there are many steps people can take to protect ...

American heart health worsening, statistical snapshot finds

Treatments for cardiovascular conditions have never been better. Knowledge about how to improve heart health has steadily improved. Yet, in the U.S., progress in cardiovascular health has largely stalled out and in some ways ...

How doctors should treat congestive heart failure today

You've probably heard or read about congestive heart failure. Maybe you've even been told you have it, or know someone who has. In the future, however, you may not encounter the "congestive" part of the diagnosis as frequently ...

Researchers find important clue to healthy heartbeats

A tiny region in a little-known muscle protein may hold the key to a healthy, steady heartbeat, as well as possible clues to future treatment of devastating heart ailments. Washington State University researchers have found ...

Hidden heart-care gaps found among Asian American patients

Using nearly a decade of data (2015–2023) from 800+ U.S. hospitals and more than 700,000 patients, Northwestern researchers found that when Asian American heart failure patients are separated by ethnicity, rather than grouped ...

Heart-healthy habits to consider starting in the new year

According to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, when it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now—no matter how small—provides ...

Inaugural report issued on state of US cardiovascular health

Through its commitment to a data-driven approach to improving cardiovascular health, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology published the first JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report. This comprehensive analysis ...

Protecting older male athletes' heart health

Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.

What is CPR and who needs it?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally.

Heart condition? The psychologist will see you now

The link between heart disease and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is becoming so clear that some cardiology practices are offering psychological support as ...