A comprehensive study published in BMJ Medicine reveals that while regular fish oil supplement usage…
Browsing: Heart
The heart is a vital muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products. It plays a central role in the circulatory system and is essential for sustaining life. Researchers study the heart to understand cardiovascular function, detect and treat conditions such as heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure, and develop new therapies and technologies to improve cardiac health. This page features the latest scientific findings related to the heart, including insights into heart disease prevention, diagnostics, treatments, and innovations in cardiovascular medicine.
OHSU is part of an international clinical trial studying a potential treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.…
Researchers improved MRI accuracy for diagnosing heart failure in women, enabling earlier detection and treatment,…
Weight Loss Drug Linked With Reduced Need for Diuretics in Heart Failure Patients Semaglutide reduces…
As time progresses, the probability of developing cardiomyopathy increases, yet the overall risk is still…
Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as an irregular heartbeat, is a common cardiovascular condition. In…
Gene expression analysis of blood identifies a functional group of genes linked to both depression…
Gut Bacteria May Reduce Cholesterol and Lower Heart Disease Risk Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that…
Brief anger can temporarily impair blood vessel function, potentially heightening heart disease and stroke risks,…
A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron…
Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people…
Climbing stairs is linked to a longer life, according to research presented today (April 26)…
Significant advancements in preservation techniques could liberate more hearts for transplantation. More than five decades…
Research reveals that treating depression and heart disease together could reduce the risk of heart…
According to research presented at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of…
High-risk heart patients show improved outcomes and reduced bleeding by over 50% when aspirin is…
Research identifies multiple types of bacteria that metabolize cholesterol in individuals with reduced cholesterol levels.…
NIH-supported research shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly…