Category Archives: Cardiovascular

The menopausal transition period and cardiovascular risk

Abstract The menopausal transition period spans, on average, 2–8 years before the final menstrual period and is associated with an increase in clinical and subclinical cardiovascular risk. In this Review, we discuss the metabolic and cardiovascular changes that occur during the menopausal transition period and the role of ovarian ageing, chronological ageing and other ageing-related […]

New Cardiology Board to Come; 2nd Pig-Heart Xenotransplant; Uric Acid as Stroke Tx?

The American College of Cardiology said it is working to create an independent cardiology board with the Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. The University of Maryland team that performed the first cardiac xenotransplant last year announced that a second xeno pig-heart transplant has been performed […]

Theory Slammed as Pseudoscience; TBI and Cardiovascular Risk; AAN Shares Its Vision

The integrated information theory — a way of looking at how the brain achieves consciousness — was publicly slammed as “pseudoscience” by 124 scholars and researchers. (Nature) Risk of cognitive decline progression was tied to increased blood-brain barrier permeability, a longitudinal study showed. (Alzheimer’s & Dementia) Researchers identified the dominant assemblies and states of type […]

Cardiovascular diseases responsible for most deaths: Health Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Cardiovascular diseases cause the highest number of deaths in Indonesia, according to director of non-communicable disease prevention and control at the Health Ministry, Eva Susanti. “The leading causes of death in Indonesia are stroke with 19.42 percent and ischemic heart disease (heart attack) with 14.38 percent,” she said at a press conference […]

Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market size to grow by USD 582.77 million from 2022-2027| Abbott Laboratories, FUJIFILM Corp., and General Electric Co. are some of the emerging companies in the market

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Market size is projected to grow by USD 582.77 million, accelerating at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Companies are implementing various strategies like forming partnerships, mergers, expanding into new areas, and launching new products to improve their market position. Technavio’s report also […]

UM Medicine Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians Perform Second Historic Transplant of Pig Heart into Patient with End-Stage Cardiovascular Disease

September 25, 2023 —  After world’s first successful transplant in 2022, also performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), this groundbreaking transplant team performed second pig heart transplant on patient deemed ineligible for traditional heart transplant.  A 58-year-old patient with terminal heart disease became the second patient in the world to receive a historic transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart on […]

Novo Nordisk spends $60M on advanced AI in search of new cardiovascular medications

Novo Nordisk announced a new collaboration with Valo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify new drug treatments for cardiovascular disease (CVD). As part of the agreement, Novo Nordisk will gain access to Valo’s Opal Computational Platform, which provides users with “real-world patient data, AI-enabled small molecule discovery […]

Lying Down for Blood Pressure Readings Might Reveal Clues About Your Heart Health

Getting your blood pressure taken while you’re lying down may provide more accurate results, new research finds. There’s a reason you get your blood pressure taken every time you go to the doctor’s office. Blood pressure can often predict certain health severities that are important to take note of—the risk of stroke, heart disease, and […]

Cardiovascular Catheters Market Size, Industry Report and Forecast to 2030

The global “Cardiovascular Catheters Market” report offers valuable insights into the latest industry trends combined within 118 of informative Pages. It also conducts a comprehensive analysis, encompassing the worldwide market size, regional and national market dimensions, growth patterns, market share, competitive landscape, sales analysis, and the influence of both domestic and international leading players [ […]

Cardiovascular societies seek to form their own certification board

©Tom-stock.adobe.com Four major cardiovascular societies have announced plans to establish a certification board for cardiovascular medicine. In a September 21 news release, the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Rhythm Society, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions said they are jointly applying to the American Board of Medical Specialties […]