Researchers Probe Link Between Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation
The hearts of 100 patients with sleep apnea are being monitored in a new trial to help researchers understand why they are more likely to die from heart disease.
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Month: August 2023
Mitochondrial Function Remains Suppressed in Heart After COVID
Researchers found that while mitochondrial function recovered in the lungs, function did not recover in the heart and other organs, leading to long-term damage and a possible explanation for the detrimental effects of “long COVID.”
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Making Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend Fails to Offset Cardiac Impact
Research reveals that cardiovascular health measures worsen over the week when sleep is restricted to five hours per night—and how attempting to catch up on sleep on the weekend doesn’t return these measures to normal.
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Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps Recalled for Unexpected Shutdowns
The recall affects 4,586 devices that were distributed from March 6, 2012, to May 19, 2023.
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The Promising Role of Subcutaneous ICDs in Managing Congenital Heart Disease
Subcutaneous ICDs, effective in preventing arrhythmic death, may revolutionize care for congenital heart disease patients.
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