Research Topic

Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease prevention, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart function

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Global Hypertension Crisis Widens Health Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations
Heart Health

Global Hypertension Crisis Widens Health Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations

New 20-year analysis reveals stark disparities in blood pressure control worldwide, with low-income countries falling further behind.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Heart Attack Test Shows Superior Accuracy in Emergency Diagnosis
Heart Health

New Heart Attack Test Shows Superior Accuracy in Emergency Diagnosis

Advanced cardiac troponin test demonstrates improved sensitivity for detecting heart attacks in emergency settings.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise for Heart Protection Beyond Diabetes Treatment
Heart Health

GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise for Heart Protection Beyond Diabetes Treatment

New research reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk in broader patient populations.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
New Framework Shifts Heart Disease Prevention from Risk Factors to Biological Pathways
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New Framework Shifts Heart Disease Prevention from Risk Factors to Biological Pathways

Revolutionary approach moves beyond traditional risk assessment to target specific biological mechanisms driving heart disease.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Scientists Call for Major Rethink of Common Blood Pressure Disorder Diagnosis
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Scientists Call for Major Rethink of Common Blood Pressure Disorder Diagnosis

New framework could help doctors better identify and treat primary aldosteronism, a leading cause of high blood pressure.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Digital Therapy Reduces Heart Attack Anxiety and Improves Recovery Outcomes
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Digital Therapy Reduces Heart Attack Anxiety and Improves Recovery Outcomes

Online cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved disease-specific health status in heart attack survivors with cardiac anxiety.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
New Drug Sotatercept Dramatically Improves Exercise Capacity in Heart Disease Patients
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New Drug Sotatercept Dramatically Improves Exercise Capacity in Heart Disease Patients

Breakthrough treatment works through multiple mechanisms beyond the lungs, enhancing oxygen delivery and muscle function.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Gene Editing Breakthrough Could Cure Heart Disease With Single Treatment
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Gene Editing Breakthrough Could Cure Heart Disease With Single Treatment

CRISPR gene therapy shows promise for curing genetic heart diseases like high cholesterol and amyloidosis with one-time treatments.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Heart MRI Improves Outcomes for Dangerous Arrhythmia Treatment
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Heart MRI Improves Outcomes for Dangerous Arrhythmia Treatment

New research shows cardiac MRI significantly enhances success rates for treating life-threatening heart rhythm disorders.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Catheter Ablation May Reduce Need for Blood Thinners in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
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Catheter Ablation May Reduce Need for Blood Thinners in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

New research explores when patients with atrial fibrillation might safely stop anticoagulant therapy after successful ablation.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Newborn Hearts Use Immune System to Regenerate After Injury
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Newborn Hearts Use Immune System to Regenerate After Injury

Scientists discover how complement proteins help baby hearts heal completely, offering clues for adult cardiac repair.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Major Heart Registry Reveals Critical Patterns in 1,121 Fontan Surgery Survivors
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Major Heart Registry Reveals Critical Patterns in 1,121 Fontan Surgery Survivors

Two-year study of complex heart surgery survivors shows 59% experience complications, with arrhythmias increasing with age.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
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