Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results published today in JAMA Neurology showing patients with larger ischemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, …
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Novel imaging approach has potential to identify patients with CAD: Non-invasive cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can be done in short 15 minute exam
Coronary artery disease (CAD) — caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to …
Carbohydrate in the heart seems to help regulate blood pressure
New research suggests that a particular type of carbohydrate plays an important role in regulating the blood pressure in the …
Beta blockers can block the effects of stress and anger in patients prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation
Individuals who are prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation (AF) may benefit from taking beta blockers. A new study shows that …
Genetic therapy heals damage caused by heart attack
Researchers from King’s College London have found that therapy that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack. …
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk — despite stroke …
A specific gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke: Study suggests a dose of the TRIM9 gene could decrease damage in stroke, concussion, encephalitis
Could a medication someday help the brain heal itself after a stroke, or even prevent damage following a blow to …
Scientists develop way to perform supercomputer simulations of the heart on cellphones
You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart’s electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones. A …
Diet drinks may be associated with strokes among post-menopausal women
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke …
Ketone body utilization decreases when blood flow to the heart is reduced
Ketone bodies (acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid) are metabolites that can be used as energy sources like glucose and fatty acids. …