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Heart Disease

Cardiovascular health, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and cardiac research

254 articles

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
PCSK9 Gene Variants Could Slash Heart Disease Risk and Extend Lifespan
Heart Health

PCSK9 Gene Variants Could Slash Heart Disease Risk and Extend Lifespan

New research reveals how genetic variants in PCSK9 dramatically reduce cardiovascular disease risk through improved cholesterol metabolism.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 5
PCSK9 Inhibitors Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitors Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Heart Disease Risk

New cholesterol-lowering drugs target PCSK9 protein to dramatically reduce LDL levels and cardiovascular disease risk.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 6
Hypertension Doubles Heart Disease Risk Even in Genetic High Cholesterol Patients
Heart Health

Hypertension Doubles Heart Disease Risk Even in Genetic High Cholesterol Patients

Study of 912 patients with severe genetic cholesterol disorder reveals blood pressure control remains crucial for heart health.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 0
PCSK9 Inhibitor Prevents Heart Disease in Diabetics Without Known Atherosclerosis
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitor Prevents Heart Disease in Diabetics Without Known Atherosclerosis

Major trial shows evolocumab reduces cardiovascular events by 22% in diabetic patients, offering new prevention strategy.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 7
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