Early combination therapy after heart attack reduces risk of recurrence and death
Cardiovascular disease is by far the most common cause of death worldwide, and myocardial infarction is the most common acute ...
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New thromboinflammation-on-a-chip model may revolutionize treatment of harmful blood clots
Blood clots are associated with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, sickle cell disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, new research from ...
Cedars-Sinai study shows rapid healing of heart damage with cell therapy
A scientific technique that rapidly increases the body's production of anti-inflammatory cells promoted healing from heart attacks in mice, according ...
Limiting TV time may reduce heart disease risk for people with genetic risk for diabetes
Watching no more than one hour of TV a day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other ...
Study highlights risks of stopping anticoagulants in older patients
For patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of ...
Sotagliflozin could be used to reduce the risk of deadly cardiovascular events, trial shows
Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with ...
New software tool offers insights into 3D imaging of heart development
Researchers have developed a new software tool that provides unprecedented capabilities to see inside 3D images. Its interactive, dynamic cutaway ...
New research supports more liberal blood transfusion approach for heart attack patients
Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers Health–led study. The ...
Researchers identify key mechanisms behind heart disease in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dying prematurely due to atherosclerosis. A ...
Specific HRT tablets linked to increased risk of heart disease and blood clots
Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease ...