Collaborate Disseminate
Inflammation resulting from a viral infection has traditionally been thought to cause acute myocarditis, which can lead to fatal heart arrhythmias in otherwise healthy young adults. Now, a new study has shown for the first time that the virus itself da… Continue reading Myocarditis game-changer: We’ve blamed the wrong culprit
Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a new pacemaker that’s thinner than a human hair, wireless and operated entirely by light from an optic fiber. The non-invasive device could help regulate heart activity or even stimulate neurons i… Continue reading Ultrathin, wireless, light-operated pacemaker cuts invasive surgery
Researchers have found that more than 50 Taylor Swift songs have an optimal tempo for delivering effective chest compressions during out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. They’re hoping that Swift’s music will teach fans – and others – … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s music could be used to save lives, heart experts say
Researchers have developed a non-invasive, reusable ‘ECG vest’ that takes high-resolution images of the heart’s electrical activity in five minutes. Combining its data with cardiac MRI scans can better identify people at risk of future heart problems a… Continue reading ‘ECG vest’ provides high-res heart images that may predict future risk
As a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery, cardiac surgeons are increasingly accessing the heart from within using central venous catheters. An experimental new catheter could soon make such procedures quicker and easier than ever before.Con… Continue reading Inflatable-tip catheter is pumped for less invasive heart surgery
Researchers have developed a biodegradable patch engineered from human cells that could one day be used to correct infant congenital heart defects, limiting the need for multiple invasive surgeries and outlasting current non-living, non-degradable patc… Continue reading Biodegradable patch developed to fix congenital heart defects in infants
Researchers have developed a biodegradable patch engineered from human cells that could one day be used to correct infant congenital heart defects, limiting the need for multiple invasive surgeries and outlasting current non-living, non-degradable patc… Continue reading Biodegradable patch developed to fix congenital heart defects in infants
People with high blood pressure may soon be able to swap the daily pills for an injection every few months. A phase 2 clinical trial has shown that a drug called Zilebesiran can drastically reduce blood pressure for long periods of time with no side ef… Continue reading New drug given every few months reduces high blood pressure in trial
Leading heart health bodies have called for greater attention to be paid to how a patient has their blood pressure taken, over fears that millions of Americans may be misdiagnosed and wrongfully medicated because of inaccurate readings.Continue Reading… Continue reading Millions of adults could be wrongly diagnosed with high blood pressure
A new study has found that a traditional Chinese medicine reduced complications following a serious heart attack, including future heart attacks, stroke and death, and its benefits can last up to a year. The results pave the way for further exploring a… Continue reading Traditional Chinese medicine found to decrease post-heart-attack risk