Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Finding Biomarkers to Track Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Finding Biomarkers to Track Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

New FDA-funded research tackles risk factors for deadly cardiomyopathy.

Clarifying Salt’s Role in Hypertension

Clarifying Salt’s Role in Hypertension

How dietary salt breaches immune cells and triggers harmful responses.

Advancing Basic Research on Venous Thrombosis

Advancing Basic Research on Venous Thrombosis

American Venous Forum issues guidelines on preclinical models.

A Pathway to Better Heart Failure Treatment

New guideline offers hospitals strategies for this complex condition.

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Can the Polypill Gain Traction in Cardiovascular Care?

Research adds support for a simple treatment for at-risk populations.

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Cardiovascular Safety and Metformin Use

For patients with diabetes and kidney disease, metformin could lower cardiovascular risk.

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Blood Management Key to Patient Safety, Conservation

Effective blood management is the focus of new PBMS certification.

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Evidence Favors Lower Threshold for Pulmonary Hypertension

Even mild RVSP elevations associated with worse RV function, higher mortality.

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Microbial Small RNA’s Role in Atherosclerosis

Microbial Small RNA’s Role in Atherosclerosis

New research will explore impact on cardiovascular risk under acceptable LDL levels.

Uncovering Triggers of Inflammatory Response in Myocarditis

Uncovering Triggers of Inflammatory Response in Myocarditis

New research points to the roots of inflammation in myocarditis and its sequelae.

APOL1 and Cardiovascular Disease Among African Americans

APOL1 and Cardiovascular Disease Among African Americans

Million Veteran Program lends statistical power to assess genetic risk.