What you need to know about the new implants to patch up failing hearts. Are they really a 'breakthrough'?
There are many difficulties in converting any biological research into a medicine that will treat patients. Because of the ...
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Woman suffers a cardiac arrest after having energy drink before workout: Know all the side effects
A 20-year-old woman reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after consuming a popular energy drink before lifting weights. Her ...
Fit and Well: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
February is American Heart Month, and the Cardiac Catheterization Lab performs some of the most significant heart procedures.
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Why heart attacks and cardiac arrest aren’t the same thing
Learn the key differences between heart attacks and cardiac arrest, including symptoms, causes, and critical response times that could save someone's life.
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Wireless Device Tracks Heart Function in Real Time
Developed by Northwestern Engineering’s Igor Efimov and George Washington University’s Luyao Lu, the implantable device uses ...
Testosterone increases damage following a heart attack, study reveals
Testosterone worsens the damage caused by a heart attack by increasing the number of white blood cells released from the bone marrow. This is shown in a study by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.