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Heart Health

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

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Rare Vascular Complication Discovered After Perforated Appendicitis in Infant
Heart Health

Rare Vascular Complication Discovered After Perforated Appendicitis in Infant

A case report reveals internal iliac artery pseudoaneurysm as a rare but serious complication of perforated appendicitis in a young child.

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May 2, 2026 0
Young Athletes With Heart Conditions Need Personalized Emergency Plans on File
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Young Athletes With Heart Conditions Need Personalized Emergency Plans on File

New JACC research reveals gaps in emergency action plan documentation for young athletes with cardiovascular conditions at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

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May 2, 2026 0
Cardiologists Argue It's Time to Abandon the Left Ventricular Noncompaction Diagnosis
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Cardiologists Argue It's Time to Abandon the Left Ventricular Noncompaction Diagnosis

Leading cardiac researchers challenge LVNC as a valid diagnosis, arguing the morphological pattern is a flawed basis for clinical decision-making.

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May 2, 2026 0
Vascular Rejuvenation: Advanced Interventions to Reverse Arterial Aging
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Vascular Rejuvenation: Advanced Interventions to Reverse Arterial Aging

Dive deep into the molecular mechanisms of vascular aging and explore cutting-edge interventions — from senolytic therapies and nitric oxide restoration to exercise-induced remodeling and emerging pharmacological approaches — that are redefining what's possible in cardiovascular longevity.

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May 2, 2026 0
Your Blood Vessels: A Beginner's Guide to How They Age
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Your Blood Vessels: A Beginner's Guide to How They Age

Discover how your arteries, veins, and capillaries work — and why the changes they undergo over time are one of the most important factors in how long and how well you live.

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May 2, 2026 0
NAD Controls the Off Switch for Blood Vessel Growth — and May Fight Cancer
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NAD Controls the Off Switch for Blood Vessel Growth — and May Fight Cancer

New research reveals NAD metabolism governs how blood vessels stabilize after growth, with implications for cancer and eye disease.

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May 1, 2026 0
Physiologic Pacing Debate Advances Heart Failure Treatment Thinking
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Physiologic Pacing Debate Advances Heart Failure Treatment Thinking

Leading cardiologists respond to reader questions on physiologic pacing strategies for heart failure patients, refining clinical guidance.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
Potassium Thresholds After Cardiac Surgery Show Lasting Six-Month Impact
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Potassium Thresholds After Cardiac Surgery Show Lasting Six-Month Impact

The TIGHT K trial's 6-month follow-up reveals how potassium supplementation thresholds during cardiac surgery recovery affect longer-term outcomes.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Cuts Heart Failure Mortality by 34 Percent
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Cuts Heart Failure Mortality by 34 Percent

A JAMA review synthesizes evidence showing CRT significantly reduces mortality and hospitalizations in heart failure patients with electrical dyssynchrony.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
NEJM Perspective Questions Default Use of Defibrillation in Cardiac Care
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NEJM Perspective Questions Default Use of Defibrillation in Cardiac Care

A Harvard-affiliated clinician challenges assumptions about when defibrillation is truly advised in cardiac emergencies.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
Thymosin Alpha-1 Tested to Prevent Organ Failure After Emergency Aortic Surgery
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Thymosin Alpha-1 Tested to Prevent Organ Failure After Emergency Aortic Surgery

A 330-patient multicenter RCT tests whether thymosin α1 can curb immune dysregulation and organ dysfunction after acute type A aortic dissection repair.

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Apr 27, 2026 0
High Procalcitonin Signals Vascular Damage and Worse Outcomes in Pediatric Sepsis
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High Procalcitonin Signals Vascular Damage and Worse Outcomes in Pediatric Sepsis

Children with sepsis and elevated procalcitonin show measurable microvascular dysfunction, higher organ failure rates, and increased mortality.

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Apr 27, 2026 0
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