Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

Medicine & Technology Oct 12, 2021

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

4-Inches Cement Discovered in a Man's Heart; How Did the Stone Get There?

Oct 05, 2021

A new study discovered a mysterious cement located inside the heart of a patient.

Low-Cost Novel Sensor Can Quickly Diagnose Heart Attack in Just 30 Minutes, Better Than Current Methods

Oct 04, 2021

Researchers working with Notre Dame's IDEA Center are filing a patent application for their new sensor that can detect a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, which is better than what an echocardiogram does.

World Heart Day 2021: Here Are Some Cardiovascular Health Practices and Tips for a Healthier, Longer Life

Sep 29, 2021

World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29 every year as an effort to raise awareness on heart health, particularly preventing cardiovascular diseases.

World's First Artificial Heart Transplant on a Female Shows Promising Result, Gives Hope to Wider Variety of Patients

Sep 22, 2021

A 57-year-old woman from Kentucky becomes the first woman to receive the new Aeson bioprosthetic total artificial heart in a procedure led by cardiothoracic surgeons in UofL Health.

Fetal Heartbeat: When Abortion Becomes Unlawful; Medical Expert Tells More About Foetation, 6-Week Gestation

Sep 02, 2021

A fetal heartbeat cannot be heard in the past until the baby inside the womb is 13 to 16 weeks, but now, with more advanced technology, it can be detected on the sixth week of pregnancy.

Racing Heart Can Hijack Neurons, Affecting Decision-Making Process of Human Brain

Sep 01, 2021

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that neurons that exclusively monitor the body's internal dynamics could affect the brain’s decision-making centers.

Carbon Nanotube Fibers Woven Into a Regular Shirt to Accurately Monitor Heart Rate; Is It Time To Say Goodbye to Smartwatches, Chest Straps?

Aug 30, 2021

With the newly developed flexible nanotube fiber, one would not need to wear a smartwatch or chest strap for accurate monitoring of heart rate be it for a medical or fitness purpose.

Heart's Kinetic Energy Could Power Lead-Free Artificial Cardiac Pacemaker for Implant

Aug 23, 2021

Existing pacemakers use lead that connects to the electronic device to generate an electrical pulse. Instead of lead, scientists recently created a pacemaker that will use the kinetic energy from the heart to power the device to overcome existing problems.

Plant-Based Diet Helps Lower Risk for Heart Disease, Cholesterol Levels in Middle Age People, Postmenopausal Women

Aug 10, 2021

Two research studies suggest that eating a plant-based diet in adulthood will decrease the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and promote good heart health.

Athletes at Higher Risk of Experiencing Heart Condition That May Lead to Stroke

Jul 13, 2021

A study found that athletes have more than twice the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation that also increases the risk of stroke. Younger athletes are found to have a higher risk compared to older athletes.

Heart Transplants Success Has No Age Limit: 70 Years and Older Have Similar Survival Rate As Younger Patients

Jun 10, 2021

Success rates in heart transplant surgery has no age barrier, and that advanced age should not prevent people from being considered as candidates for heart transplant surgery.

COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC Looking Into Reports of Heart Problems Among Young Recipients

May 23, 2021

A small number of teenagers and young adults who received their COVId-19 vaccines reported experiencing heart inflammation, and CDC has responded that it will conduct further investigation on the rare condition.

Minihearts Beating Like They’re Real: Lab-Grown Miniature Organs Mimic 25-Day-Old Human Embryo’s Heart

May 20, 2021

A new study recently showed how human "minihearts" are beating like they are real, the first lab-grown organs which have clearly beating chambers.

New Type of Exercise Improves Heart Health, Blood Sugar, and Blood Pressure in Just 15 Minutes

Apr 28, 2021

A recent review found that a form of HIIT exercise has benefits on cardiometabolic health that induce greater improvements in heart health, blood sugar, and blood pressure than the typical HIIT exercise.