Heart

2024 - 1 - 29

Expert Insights and Updates on Heart Health and Innovations

American Heart Month - cardiovascular research - heart health - medical advancements

Stay informed with the latest on heart health, research, and patient care.

Florida State University faculty offer expertise on heart health during American Heart Month. Omega-3 fatty acids, known for reducing triglyceride levels and inflammation, promote heart health. Allogeneic heart valve transplants are a novel approach to treating diseased valves. The effectiveness of heart stress tests is evolving, aiding in diagnosing patients with angina. Learn about heart-related medical advancements and tips for maintaining a healthy heart. Discover how hospitals and organizations contribute to heart disease prevention and treatment.

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Keeping the heart healthy: FSU faculty available to comment for ... (Florida State News)

Florida State University faculty are available to speak to reporters covering heart health during American Heart Month. (Adobe Stock Image).

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Fast facts on fats & heart health (Mayo Clinic Health System)

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that lower triglyceride levels, improve heart health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Canola oil, sunflower ...

The Future of Pediatric and Adult Heart Transplantation: Perspective ... (AHA Journals)

Allogeneic heart valve transplant (sometimes called partial transplantation) has emerged as a strategy to replace diseased valves and achieve normal valve ...

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Study suggests heart stress test could transform patient diagnosis ... (PharmaTimes)

Previously, the EST was a popular way of assessing patients with angina – attacks of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. The test required a ...

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ECMC Medical Minute - Victor Vacanti - Heart Disease - 01/29/24 ... (ecmc.edu)

Join us every Monday morning between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM during WGRZ-TV, Channel 2 Daybreak for the ECMC Medical Minute. We'll learn about the latest health ...

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Coronary artery disease testing after initial heart failure ... (Medical Xpress)

Coronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or ...

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Couple Renews Vows After Husband Receives Lifesaving Heart ... (PEOPLE.com)

A Canadian couple, Bonita and Dex Pelley, was inspired to renew their vows after Dex got a new lease on life following a heart transplant.

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New evidence informs risk factors, diagnosis and care of patients ... (American Heart Association)

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous ...

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Hospital size not the only factor in pediatric heart surgery outcomes (News-Medical.net)

A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it's not just the size of ...

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SGMC Foundation Receives $20K Georgia HEART Donation from ... (sgmc.org)

Lakeland Dentistry recently contributed $20000 to SGMC Health Lanier through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program.

Stay Heart Healthy and Get your Blood Pressure Checked (aspirus.org)

“You're never too old or too young to make lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart disease,” said Greg Renfro, Manager, Aspirus Health & Performance ...

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The three heart health tests you may not know you need (Medical Xpress)

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along ...

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Haims: Focus on your heart health in February (Vail Daily News)

February is American Heart Month, and I encourage you to take note of some facts you may not be aware of. Although many people may think that heart disease ...

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WebMD Rates Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute a Top ... (LVHN News)

Our team of experienced cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and clinicians are well-trained experts who can treat complex cases with a combination of expertise and ...

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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits For A Healthy Heart (Los Alamos Daily Post)

The heart is an amazing muscle. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your ...

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Why the Need for Two Approaches for Short-Term Heart Assist ... (ICD10monitor)

This pump is inserted into the descending thoracic aorta to treat decompensated congestive heart failure or acute on chronic congestive heart failure to relieve ...

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Study: Heart valve dysfunction is common in GPA patients (ANCA Vasculitis News)

About half of people with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) have dysfunction of a valve in the heart, according to a study from Poland.

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Opinion: Six lifestyle habits to shape your heart health (westvalleyview.com)

Choose healthy foods and drinks. By choosing healthy meals and snacks, you may help prevent heart disease and heart complications. Be sure to eat plenty of ...

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Heart-Shaped Cheerios are Back with Special-Edition Name Boxes ... (General Mills)

In honor of American Heart Month, consumers can purchase special-edition boxes of Cheerios or personalize their own yellow box to remind loved ones of the ...

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Promising Method to Assess Extended Criteria Hearts (Medscape)

An extracorporeal perfusion system for extended criteria donor hearts had excellent post-transplant outcomes and could be an alternative to traditional cold ...

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Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital Shares its Heart Month ... (Mon Health)

Mon Health System is celebrating “Heart Month” throughout February and highlighting its nationally recognized and accredited Heart & Vascular Center.

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Providence highlights women's health after mom suffered heart ... (KPTV.com)

As part of FOX 12′s ...

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Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th ... (American Stroke Association)

Heart disease survivor JuNene K. is now climbing mountains and working toward a PhD in natural medicine. (Photo courtesy of JuNene K. Harris).

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The Heart Behind Pediatric Heart Care: Six Levine Children's Nurse ... (Atrium Health)

Caring for pediatric patients with congenital heart defects is a calling for six nurse practitioners at Atrium Health Levine Children's, as each provider ...

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I Had a Deadly Heart Condition That Kills New Moms (Newsweek)

They conducted multiple tests and ultimately diagnosed me with postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a type of heart failure. Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a ...

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Why we should be fighting heart disease more like we fight cancer (Scope)

Many are aware of the genetic cancer risk in their families. Similar screenings, effective medications and genetic tests are available for heart disease, but ...

4 heart device trends shaping the medtech sector in 2024 (MedTech Dive)

Medtronic, Boston Scientific and J&J are among the medtech companies advancing treatments in cardiac care for when medicines are not enough. Published Jan.

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BioCardia Pivots to Biomarker Strategy to Prove Heart Failure Cell ... (Precision Oncology News)

The FDA has approved a new protocol for the CardiAMP Heart Failure II study, with new eligibility requirements and a composite endpoint.

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Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th ... (American Heart Association)

Heart disease survivor JuNene K. is now climbing mountains and working toward a PhD in natural medicine. (Photo courtesy of JuNene K. Harris).

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Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and ... (Imperial College London)

VARIABLE BLOOD PRESSURE - Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Mother with rare heart condition set to go home to son after receiving ... (WABC-TV)

Naiya Atkins is going home to her son after receiving a life-saving heart transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

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HEART and Cheap Trick to bring 'Royal Flush Tour' to Norfolk (WAVY.com)

The iconic rock band HEART, joined by special guest Cheap Trick, will be making a stop in Norfolk this summer. Will you be there?

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Here's how you can see Heart, Cheap Trick perform in Louisville this ... (WHAS11.com)

After a five-year hiatus, the legendary rock group "Heart" is coming to Louisville, joined by fellow rick icons "Cheap Trick." Here's when.

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K-Will shows heart to people who saved his from cardiac arrest (FOX Carolina)

One year after a near ...

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Stony Brook Heart Institute among first in nation to perform leading ... (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Resistant hypertension is a form of elevated blood pressure that does not respond to lifestyle changes or medication. “Our first renal denervation patient had ...

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HEART Royal Flush Tour 2024 heading to Allentown Fair (Rock 107)

With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have earned global recognition selling more than 35 million albums ...

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Heart and Cheap Trick team up for Royal Flush concert tour: 'Can't ... (USA TODAY)

Rock bands Heart and Cheap Trick are joining musical forces for the Royal Flush tour, which kicks off this spring. Here's how to get tickets.

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Heart and Cheap Trick Join Forces for 'Royal Flush' Tour (Rolling Stone)

Cheap Trick and a reunited Heart are joining forces for a nationwide tour, kicking off April 20 in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Reunited Heart announces long-awaited 'Royal Flush Tour 2024 ... (Niagara Frontier Publications)

Iconic rock band will be joined by special guest Cheap Trick. √ Public on-sale begins Friday at 10 a.m.. KeyBank Center Press Release.

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