Hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, is a common and serious condition that can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease. The prevalence of …
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Amy Scanlon, MD, FACC, is a practicing private practice cardiologist at Consultants in Cardiology and the current team cardiologist for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scanlon has authored several published articles including the American College of Cardiology’s Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes module. He frequently lectures and participates in speaking engagements for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Ananda Developments PLC (AQSE:ANA) has announced promising new data for its heart failure treatment, MRX1, demonstrating its potential in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). HFpEF is a …
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Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood. It can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, autoimmune diseases, or …
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Genetic Risk of Depression Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk in Women, Study Finds
by Amyby AmyHeart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming the lives of both men and women. In Australia, it accounts for one in three deaths among women, yet female …
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Coronary ischemia, also known as myocardial ischemia, is a condition where the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough oxygenated blood to function properly. This reduction in blood flow can lead to …
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Recent research on the use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has revealed conflicting results regarding their impact on heart health. Early Use of TNF …
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A new study has revealed that a combination of probiotics and prebiotics may help protect against heart disease, particularly in individuals with metabolic syndrome. Published in the Journal of the …
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. – BioCardia, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA), a biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, is making significant progress toward securing approval for its heart …
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Dr. Shabana Shahanavaz, director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, recently discussed the groundbreaking Renata Minima heart stent in an NBC News feature. Shahanavaz played a key …
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Blood pressure is the force of blood exerted against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. It’s a crucial measure of health and can tell us a …