Heart Health
IVUS May Not Always Be Required for Left Main Coronary Artery Assessment
New research questions whether intravascular ultrasound is always necessary for evaluating left main coronary artery disease.
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Apr 3, 2026 0
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Heart Disease
Cardiovascular health, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and cardiac research
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Heart Health
Scientists Develop First Small-Molecule Activators for Heart-Protective PAK1 Kinase
Breakthrough discovery of PAK1 kinase activators shows promise for treating cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure through targeted enzyme enhancement.
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Apr 3, 2026 0
Heart Health
Blocking Fat Production Enzyme Protects Hearts From Dangerous Enlargement
New research shows inhibiting fatty acid synthase prevents cardiac hypertrophy and restores heart function in multiple models.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
Heart Health
Heart MRI Strain Analysis Predicts Heart Failure Risk in Diabetic Patients
Advanced cardiac MRI strain measurements identify diabetic patients at highest risk for heart failure hospitalization and death.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
Heart Health
Heart Rate Variability Emerges as Key Biomarker for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Comprehensive review reveals HRV's potential for early CVD detection, risk prediction, and personalized treatment monitoring.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
Heart Health
Targeted Nanoparticles Reprogram Immune Cells to Reverse Atherosclerosis
Novel liposome therapy delivers miR-10a to atherosclerotic plaques, reprogramming inflammatory macrophages and reducing disease progression in mice.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0
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.
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Apr 2, 2026 0