Why Doxorubicin, a Widely Used Chemotherapy Drug, Can Trigger Severe Heart Damage
Researchers have identified the specific immune cells that drive cardiac inflammation in patients taking the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin.
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Month: July 2024
New AI Model Cuts Heart MRI Analysis Time from 45 Minutes to Seconds
Researchers have developed an AI-powered tool that significantly reduces the time needed to analyze heart MRI scans, potentially enhancing patient care and resource efficiency.
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Sleep Apnea Increases Heart Disease Risk Even in Young Adults
A new study assessed the prevalence of probable OSA and its relationship with cardiovascular disease in young adults aged 20-40 and those older than 40.
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Older Women More Likely to Receive Heart Surgery—and Die—at Riskier Hospitals
The disparity in mortality rates between men and women undergoing heart bypass surgery is exacerbated by the quality of the hospitals where the procedures are performed.
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Nearly Half of US Counties Lack Cardiologists
A new analysis reveals that 46.3% of US counties, mostly rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged, don’t have a practicing cardiologist.
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