Research Topic

Heart Health

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

419 articles

Exercise Testing Reveals Hidden Heart Differences in Fit Athletes vs HCM Patients
Heart Health

Exercise Testing Reveals Hidden Heart Differences in Fit Athletes vs HCM Patients

Even equally fit athletes and HCM patients show distinct breathing efficiency patterns during exercise testing.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
VO2 Max Emerges as Key Clinical Tool for Heart Disease Assessment and Treatment
Heart Health

VO2 Max Emerges as Key Clinical Tool for Heart Disease Assessment and Treatment

New review examines how VO2 max testing is transforming cardiovascular care and identifies critical gaps in clinical application.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
MySteth AI Tool Detects Heart Murmurs at Home Using Smartphone and Stethoscope
Heart Health

MySteth AI Tool Detects Heart Murmurs at Home Using Smartphone and Stethoscope

New AI system achieves 92% accuracy in detecting heart murmurs using just a smartphone or digital stethoscope for home cardiac screening.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Reduce Surgery Cancellations While Maintaining Safety
Heart Health

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Reduce Surgery Cancellations While Maintaining Safety

Updated UK guidelines raise blood pressure thresholds for elective surgery, potentially reducing unnecessary cancellations.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
Poor Oral Health Linked to Deadly Heart Infections in Major Review
Heart Health

Poor Oral Health Linked to Deadly Heart Infections in Major Review

Mapping review of 11 systematic studies reveals how gum disease and tooth decay increase endocarditis risk through bacterial bloodstream invasion.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
Heart Failure Stems from Energy-Mechanics Mismatch in Cardiac Cells
Heart Health

Heart Failure Stems from Energy-Mechanics Mismatch in Cardiac Cells

New review reveals how heart muscle energy production fails to match mechanical demands, driving different types of heart failure.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
RNA Processing Protein Srsf3 Protects Against Atherosclerosis by Maturing Macrophages
Heart Health

RNA Processing Protein Srsf3 Protects Against Atherosclerosis by Maturing Macrophages

New research reveals how a key RNA processing protein helps immune cells mature properly to fight artery plaque buildup.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
Endothelial Dysfunction Triggers Macrophage-Driven Aortic Aneurysm Formation
Heart Health

Endothelial Dysfunction Triggers Macrophage-Driven Aortic Aneurysm Formation

New research reveals how blood vessel dysfunction leads to dangerous aortic aneurysms through immune cell activation.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
IVUS vs Angiography Guidance Shows Promise for Complex Heart Procedures
Heart Health

IVUS vs Angiography Guidance Shows Promise for Complex Heart Procedures

New study compares imaging techniques for treating blocked left main coronary arteries, potentially improving outcomes.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
IVUS Imaging Technology Shows Promise Despite Complex Development Journey
Heart Health

IVUS Imaging Technology Shows Promise Despite Complex Development Journey

Editorial examines the challenging but ultimately successful path of intravascular ultrasound in cardiovascular medicine.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
Obicetrapib Shows Promise for Heart Disease and Alzheimer's Prevention
Heart Health

Obicetrapib Shows Promise for Heart Disease and Alzheimer's Prevention

Peter Attia explores a new CETP inhibitor that may reduce cardiovascular risk and protect against Alzheimer's disease in APOE4 carriers.

Podcast
Apr 2, 2026 0
Sirolimus-Coated Balloons Cut Major Limb Events by 40% in Artery Disease
Heart Health

Sirolimus-Coated Balloons Cut Major Limb Events by 40% in Artery Disease

Major trial shows drug-coated balloons significantly reduce amputations and repeat procedures in patients with leg artery blockages.

Research Paper
Apr 2, 2026 0
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