Blood markers associated with brain damage seen in hospitalized COVID-19 patients Researchers examined 251 patients who had no prior record or symptoms of cognitive decline or dementia before they were hospitalized for COVID-19. Read more about Blood markers associated with brain damage seen in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
FDA announces recall of 2 different steerable guiding sheaths The devices have been associated with a risk of breaking during use. Read more about FDA announces recall of 2 different steerable guiding sheaths
Cardiology conference goes 100% virtual due to COVID-19 concerns It's a familiar circumstance for the conference, which also went fully virtual in 2021. Read more about Cardiology conference goes 100% virtual due to COVID-19 concerns
Patients treated at TIA clinics do not face a higher risk of subsequent stroke The team examined data from 71 different studies, covering more than 226,000 patients.Read more about Patients treated at TIA clinics do not face a higher risk of subsequent stroke
Novocardia announces new partnership with Florida cardiology practice The practice, My Cardiologist, was founded back in 1960.Read more about Novocardia announces new partnership with Florida cardiology practice
How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage The study's authors noted that patients should keep taking their medications as normal. However, they see a definite need for more research in this area.Read more about How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage
‘A historic, monumental step forward’: Surgeon transplants modified pig heart into a human patient for first time "I want to live," the 57-year-old patient said before the procedure. "I know it's a shot in the dark, but it's my last choice.”Read more about ‘A historic, monumental step forward’: Surgeon transplants modified pig heart into a human patient for first time
FDA clears new cardiac mapping solution for treating arrhythmias The platform provides users with full 3D maps of a patient's heart. Read more about FDA clears new cardiac mapping solution for treating arrhythmias
Want to live longer and have a healthier heart? Add more olive oil to your diet Swapping out just 10 grams per day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise or dairy fat for olive oil can make a big difference.Read more about Want to live longer and have a healthier heart? Add more olive oil to your diet
1-year outcomes much worse among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with heart damage "Long COVID" is also much more common among patients who originally presented with signs of myocardial injury.Read more about 1-year outcomes much worse among hospitalized COVID-19 patients with heart damage