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New radiotherapy technique aims to protect the heart during lung cancer treatment

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Published: May 4, 2025 17:00

A new study presented at ESTRO 2025 introduces the RAPID-RT study, which uses an innovative rapid-learning approach to evaluate the impact of treatment modifications in radiotherapy. The paper also appears in Radiotherapy and Oncology.

Large-scale heart failure initiative boosts use of lifesaving medications

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:26

About 6.7 million adults in the U.S. are living with heart failure, and that number is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030.

Balloon-assisted procedure found safe and effective for patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:04

New data from a large, international registry showed balloon-assisted anterior mitral leaflet modification (BATMAN) was safe, effective, and resulted in shorter procedure times among patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). The…

Early transcatheter aortic valve replacement reduces cardiovascular events in asymptomatic aortic stenosis patients

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:03

New analysis from the EARLY TAVR trial showed patients between the age of 65 and 70 years old derived the most benefits of a strategy of early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared to other age groups, especially in…

Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure and cold tolerance

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Published: May 2, 2025 11:00

A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could help them survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to better treatments for blood pressure…

Is your heart aging too fast? MRI technique reveals how unhealthy lifestyles can add decades

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Published: May 2, 2025 02:14

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of uncovering the "true age" of a heart using MRI.

Exploring the link between poor oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease

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Published: May 1, 2025 14:50

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health may seem unrelated, the condition…

One in four patients in early cardiogenic shock may experience poorer outcomes

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Published: May 1, 2025 12:47

In one of the largest studies of early cardiogenic shock (CS) patients, where blood flow is still functioning to vital organs, researchers demonstrated that 26% experienced worse outcomes, including care escalation, CS deterioration, or in-hospital…

Single antiplatelet therapy reduced risk in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by half

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Published: May 1, 2025 09:43

Findings from the Transfusion Requirements in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TRITAVI) registry demonstrate that single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with a significantly lower…

Stenting improves long-term survival for patients with complete blockages undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

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Published: May 1, 2025 09:34

In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved long-term survival and fewer cardiac arrests at one year. The late-breaking data were presented today at the Society for…

'No-touch' vein harvesting has meaningful benefits for heart bypass patients, finds study

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Published: April 30, 2025 18:30

'No-touch' vein harvesting significantly reduces the risk of graft failure up to three years after coronary artery bypass surgery compared with conventionally harvested vein grafts, finds a study from China published by The BMJ.

Scientists develop a new model to study hypertension and aortic aneurysms

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Published: April 30, 2025 15:45

Oxidative stress can occur when our cells are exposed to harmful molecules called "reactive oxygen species" over time. These reactive oxygen species can damage cells and are found in important disease states, such as high blood pressure and aortic…

Childhood trauma linked to increased substance use, unexpected effects on heart rate and blood pressure in adolescents

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Published: April 30, 2025 15:42

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of…

Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology

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Published: April 30, 2025 15:41

Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That's where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods.

Egg white hydrolysates show promise as natural antihypertensive agents

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Published: April 30, 2025 14:55

Hypertension is a major public health concern, affecting millions worldwide and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It is typically characterized by persistent high blood pressure, which can result from multiple mechanisms,…

JAK inhibitors show no increased cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients, large international study finds

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Published: April 30, 2025 10:30

An international research team led by Geneva University Hospital found no increase in cardiovascular events during the first two years of treatment with Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) compared to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in patients with…

AHA stands together with Arkansas and against the soda industry to reduce sugary drink consumption

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Published: April 30, 2025 04:34

The American Heart Association, committed to changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, is standing with Arkansas health officials in their efforts to reduce sugary drink consumption in the face of fierce opposition by the soda industry. The…

AI-ECG aids early heart issue detection in women

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Published: April 29, 2025 17:29

Every year, some mothers die after giving birth due to heart problems, and many of these deaths could be prevented. The ability to screen for heart weakness before pregnancy could play a crucial role in identifying women who may need additional care to…

Genetic predisposition to higher muscle strength may lower the risk of cardiovascular mortality

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Published: April 29, 2025 15:45

A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, regardless of…

Clotbuster drug shows promising results for treating platelet-rich ischemic strokes in mice

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Published: April 29, 2025 12:21

A new clotbusting drug tested on mice has been shown by University of Manchester scientists to be significantly better at treating ischemic stroke than existing therapies.

New machine-learning algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button

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Published: April 29, 2025 09:38

An automated machine-learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density…

Stroke in young people is not that rare, says stroke specialist

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Published: April 29, 2025 07:09

People typically think of stroke as an elderly person's ailment. Stroke risk does increase by age, but young adults (ages 18–55) can have strokes, too. In fact, the proportion of strokes affecting young adults in the United States has been growing for the…

Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

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Published: April 29, 2025 00:00

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.

Risk-factor changes could prevent the majority of sudden cardiac arrests

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Published: April 29, 2025 00:00

A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local environment, offers compelling evidence that improving these…

High blood sugar in adolescence triples the risk of premature heart damage, study shows

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Published: April 28, 2025 19:10

Persistently high blood sugar and insulin resistance significantly increased the risk of worsening functional and structural heart damage during growth from adolescence to young adulthood, a new study shows.

Managing multiple risk factors can offset hypertension death risk

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Published: April 28, 2025 16:52

Hypertension affects more than one-third of the global adult population and is a leading contributor to early death from cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. While treatments for high blood pressure are widely available, many patients still face…

New study on darbepoetin shows how to best reduce need for blood transfusions in premature babies

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Published: April 28, 2025 13:33

A new study published in the Journal of Perinatology is helping premature babies avoid blood transfusions, thanks to new research and collaboration between researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City and the University of Utah.

Trial of structural heart interventions shows promising results

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Published: April 28, 2025 13:32

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace damaged heart valves, offering patients an alternative to open heart surgery. Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic shift in the treatment of valvular…

Stents and bypass surgery more comparable than once thought

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Published: April 28, 2025 12:32

A multinational study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine has found that the risks of major complications after stenting or bypass surgery are similar, even several years out.

Many young adults have high long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, study finds

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Published: April 28, 2025 11:25

A recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA has found that 1 in 7 U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 59 years have a high 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease.

Molecular tests provide more convenient, personalized monitoring of heart transplant recipients

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Published: April 28, 2025 09:00

Molecular testing is transforming post-transplant care, reducing the need for invasive biopsies and personalizing medication regimens to lower the risk of infection and other downstream side effects, according to a presentation by Jeffrey Teuteberg, MD,…

Simple test can predict risk of heart disease better than current standard

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Published: April 28, 2025 02:00

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Heart donation after circulatory death technique expands transplant access

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Published: April 27, 2025 13:00

Researchers at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) marked the 10-year anniversary of modern heart donation after circulatory death (DCD), a technique that has significantly…

Donor hearts are traveling longer distances with machine perfusion

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Published: April 27, 2025 10:30

In places like Australia, where metropolitan areas are separated by an entire continent, donor hearts used to go unused simply because transplant teams couldn't get the organ to a recipient in time.

Three minutes of moderate activity a day may reduce risk of having a cardiovascular event

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Published: April 25, 2025 10:20

A team of cardiovascular and public health researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.K. and one in Australia, working with Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub, has found that for older people, just three minutes a day of moderate…

Injected protein-like polymer helps tissues heal after a heart attack

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Published: April 25, 2025 10:17

Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure.

Study finds no direct link between heavy alcohol use and dilated cardiomyopathy

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Published: April 25, 2025 09:56

A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine found that heavy alcohol use does not directly cause dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), an inherited heart muscle disease.