Heart Health
Experts Debate Antithrombotic Strategy After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Leading cardiologists respond to reader questions on blood thinner use following AF ablation, refining clinical guidance.
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May 9, 2026 0
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Heart Health
New Molecular Target Found for Deadly Complication of Heart Failure
Scientists identify GPRASP1 as a key guardian of pulmonary vascular health, opening a potential drug target for PH-HFpEF.
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May 8, 2026 0
Heart Health
CD40 Signaling Pathway Drives Heart Repair After Heart Attack
A specific CD40 signaling branch boosts macrophage cleanup of dead cells after MI, improving cardiac recovery in mice.
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May 8, 2026 0
Heart Health
Senolytics Show Promise for Reversing Heart Aging and Cardiac Fibrosis
A new review examines how drugs that clear senescent cells could transform treatment of age-related cardiovascular disease.
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May 7, 2026 0
Heart Health
Sirtuins May Hold the Key to Stopping Heart Failure's Silent Scarring
A new review reveals how sirtuin enzymes regulate cardiac fibrosis and why targeting them could reshape heart failure treatment.
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May 7, 2026 0
Heart Health
AI-Enhanced ECG Shows Promise for Heart Disease Detection in Resource-Limited Settings
A JAMA Cardiology editorial examines how AI-powered ECG tools perform in high-risk, underserved populations where traditional diagnostics fall short.
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May 7, 2026 0
Heart Health
IV-Injected Biomaterial Repairs Heart Tissue After Attack Without Surgery
UC San Diego scientists developed an injectable hydrogel that travels the bloodstream to reduce inflammation and regenerate damaged heart tissue.
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May 6, 2026 0
Heart Health
IBD Silently Raises Heart Disease Risk Even Without Classic Risk Factors
Chronic gut inflammation in IBD drives cardiovascular disease through dysbiosis, nutrient deficits, and systemic inflammation — often without traditional warning signs.
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May 4, 2026 0
Heart Health
Peter Attia Tackles Heart Disease, Dementia, NAD Skepticism and Strength Training Efficiency
Peter Attia answers listener questions on cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, minimum-dose strength training, dementia prevention, and NAD supplements.
Podcast
May 4, 2026 0
Heart Health
Apolipoprotein B Could Sharpen Heart Disease Risk Prediction in Younger Adults
New JAMA research suggests ApoB may outperform standard lipid panels for detecting CVD risk in younger populations.
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May 4, 2026 0
Heart Health
Afternoon Heart Surgery May Reduce Muscle Injury But Evidence Remains Thin
A Cochrane review finds only one small RCT on surgical timing for cardiac surgery, with afternoon starts linked to lower troponin release.
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May 2, 2026 0
Heart Health
Standard-Dose DOACs Outperform Warfarin Even More Strongly in Asian AFib Patients
A 71,000-patient meta-analysis finds standard-dose DOACs cut stroke and bleeding risk far more in Asian than non-Asian atrial fibrillation patients.
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May 2, 2026 0