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February 24, 2015February 24, 2015

Decline In Available Donor Hearts For Transplantation In US Focus of Study

A research team from Stanford University School of Medicine identified that US health centers have been increasingly rejecting hearts donated for transplantation, despite their increased need. The researchers also highlighted ... Read more

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

Addressing The Uninjured Side Of The Brain Helps Stroke Recovery

To increase and maximize stroke recovery, scientists may want to focus on ways to support the uninjured side of the brain. According to Dr. Adviye Ergul from the Medical College of Georgia at ... Read more

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

New Molecule Addresses Cardiotoxicity Problems Of Breast Cancer Drugs

A researcher from the University of Torino, Italy, Dr. Alessandra Ghigo authored a study showing that new solutions to address the problem of cardiotoxicity of cancer drugs are now within reach. “Cardiotoxicity of ... Read more

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Researchers Find that Long-Term Use of Ventricular Assist Devices Stimulates Heart Muscle Regeneration

Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center published findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, showing heart muscle regeneration in patients with heart failure who had ... Read more

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Clot-Busting Drugs Aid in Stroke Recovery, According to Study

One in four patients who suffered ischemic strokes and were treated with a time-dependent clot-busting drug were also able to be quickly transferred to a certified stroke center. These conclusions come from research ... Read more

February 19, 2015February 19, 2015

Researchers Establish Networks for Cardiovascular Disease Phenotypes

An international team of researchers revealed complex networks underlying cardiovascular diseases based on genome-wide studies, genetic variants, gene expression and disease phenotype. The study was published in the journal Circulation ... Read more

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

ACA Encourages Improved Cardiovascular Health Through Daily Walks

Several research studies have shown that sedentary lifestyles have negative effects on cardiovascular and muscular systems, and are the main cause of many diseases related to obesity and neuromuscular conditions. As such, exercise is ... Read more

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

Heart Failure Patients at Increased Risk of Re-hospitalization or Death After Discharge

According to a recent study titled ”Trajectories of risk after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, or pneumonia: retrospective cohort study,” patients that are discharged after hospitalization for heart failure ... Read more

February 17, 2015February 18, 2015

Abiomed Impella RP First FDA Approved Percutaneous Single Access Heart Pump Designed for Right Heart Support

Danvers, Massachusetts based Abiomed, Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval under a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) for its Impella RP (Right Percutaneous) single access heart pump ... Read more

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Physicians’ Exercise Advice Increases Results, Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Middle-aged women who are overweight are more likely to increase physical activity by seeking the help of a family doctor, according to a trial conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh ... Read more