ŷ��Ʒ Feature Channel: Heart Disease

The Epileptic Heart: Seizures, Epilepsy, and Cardiac Risk Factors

International League Against Epilepsy — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:53 EST

Studies suggest that compared with the general population, people with chronic epilepsy have three times the risk of sudden cardiac death. Researchers have introduced the concept of the "epileptic heart" as "a heart and coronary vasculature damaged by chronic epilepsy... leading to electrical and mechanical dysfunction."

Global Study Highlights the Life-Saving Impact of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure Patients

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

New UCLA-led research highlights the important role that the Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy can play in reducing mortality rates for individuals suffering from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), a type of heart failure affecting an estimated 29 million people worldwide.

Study Highlights Pervasiveness of Inflammation in American Diet

Ohio State University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:05:37 EST

Almost six in 10 Americans have pro-inflammatory diets, increasing the risk of health problems including heart disease and cancer, according to a new study that used a tool designed to examine inflammation in the diet.

Study: Time-Restricted Eating May Improve Health of Adults with Metabolic Syndrome

UC San Diego Health — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 EST

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine find that limiting food consumption within a 10-hour window each day improved key markers of heart health.

For Anemic Patients Suffering Heart Attacks, Lower Hemoglobin Thresholds for Transfusion May Increase Risk of Death or Recurrent Heart Attack

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 EST

A prespecified secondary analysis of the MINT (Myocardial Ischemia and Transfusion) trial estimated the effect of 4 strategies to inform an optimal hemoglobin threshold for transfusion among anemic patients suffering from myocardial infarction (MI).

Presence of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Is Marker of Mortality and Its Progression Increases Risk of Death

Mount Sinai Health System — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST

Mount Sinai study also shows imaging for early detection and monitoring can improve prediction and prevention of premature death

Heart Transplant Patients From Socioeconomically Deprived Areas Face Higher Risk for Postoperative Complications, Earlier Death Than Others

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 EST

Heart transplant patients who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are more likely to experience post-surgical complications and die within five years than patients who live in more advantaged areas, even when those patients were transplanted at topnotch high-volume hospitals.

What is Heart Transplant Rejection?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:05:16 EST

A heart transplant is a lifesaving gift. But it means adjusting to a new way of life. Without anti-rejection measures, the body's immune system will reject the transplanted heart.

Using Mammograms to Detect Heart Disease

UC San Diego Health — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:05:00 EST

UC San Diego Health Achieves Milestones for Lifesaving Heart and Lung Treatments

UC San Diego Health — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:57 EST

Patient undergoes 5,000th innovative surgery by a multidisciplinary team at UC San Diego Health to remove blood clots from the lung's paper-thin arteries.

How Common Is Pacemaker Use After Heart Valve Surgery?

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:05:36 EST

People having surgery on mitral and tricuspid heart valves may receive a pacemaker more often than necessary -- leading to a greater risk for life-threatening complications, studies show. Researchers say high volume hospitals with experienced surgeons may be able to achieve similar outcomes without needing to implant the device.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Cardiologist Honored by World Children's Transplant Fund

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:50 EST

Children's Hospital Los Angeles cardiologist Jondavid Menteer, MD, was honored with the World Children's Transplant Fund "WCTF for the Children Award." The prestigious award recognized Dr. Menteer for 20 years of dedication and leadership in pediatric heart transplant at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which is home to the largest heart center for children in the Western U.S.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts Cathworks Technology

Hackensack Meridian Health (Mountainside Medical Center) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:20:22 EST

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is proud to announce the integration of the Cathworks FFRangio(r) System, a cutting-edge non-invasive tool that enhances decision-making during coronary interventions. This advanced technology reaffirms the lab's commitment to providing world-class care to patients with coronary artery disease.

Cedars-Sinai Again Earns 5-Star Rating From Federal Agency

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:05:13 EST

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center again has earned a five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)--the highest distinction from the federal agency.

The Heart of the Question: Who Can Get Medicare-Covered Weight Loss Medicine?

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:30:26 EST

Wegovy (semaglutide) now has Medicare approval for coverage among people with obesity and cardiovascular disease but no diabetes; a study looks at what level of risk might make someone eligible.

Low Gravity in Space Travel Found to Weaken and Disrupt Normal Rhythm in Heart Muscle Cells

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 EST

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists who arranged for 48 human bioengineered heart tissue samples to spend 30 days at the International Space Station report evidence that the low gravity conditions in space weakened the tissues and disrupted their normal rhythmic beats when compared to earth-bound samples from the same source.

20-Week Ultrasound in Pregnancy is a Key Driver of Disparities in Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defects

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 EST

Patients insured by Medicaid are less likely to get prenatal diagnosis of heart defects than those with private insurance, and this disparity can be partly attributed to lower rates of 20-week ultrasound in pregnant people with public insurance, according to a study led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in collaboration with Advocate Christ Children's Hospital. The study was published in the journal Prenatal Diagnosis.

Cedars-Sinai Cardiomyopathy Expert Available to Comment on Treatments

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:05:32 EST

Health Canada Approves CardioFlux MCG for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia

Genetesis — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:05:38 EST

Genetesis, Inc., a leader in the field of magnetocardiography (MCG), today announced that Health Canada has approved the CardioFlux Magnetocardiograph with a license for use by physicians to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia.

Study Explores Associations Between Access to Urban Blue and Green Spaces and Early-Stage Heart Disease

University at Albany, State University of New York — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:05:08 EST

Living among nature and in close proximity to rivers were linked with better heart health; however, study results also show that environmental and social factors associated with inner-city living can outweigh benefits of park proximity for residents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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