News • Research into myocardial fibrosis
How air pollution may damage the heart
Using cardiac MRI, researchers have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a new study.
Cardiovascular diseases
News • Potential diagnostic medium
Saliva analysis could reveal risk of cancer, heart disease or Parkinson’s
Molecular markers in saliva could reveal the risk of a person developing major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, new research finds.
News • exCMR study
What biking in an MRI can tell us about heart health
A quarter of deaths in the UK are caused by heart disease, the equivalent of one person every 3 seconds. New research suggests that effective diagnosis might literally be as easy as riding a bike.
News • Cardiovascular research
Thousands of ‘digital twins’ offer new insights into the heart
Creating cardiac ‘digital twins’ at a large scale, researchers hope to gather new insights into heart health. This includes effects of age, sex, and lifestyle factors on heart disease risk.
News • AI-assisted platelet imaging
Monitoring blood clotting in real-time
Researchers have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens — without needing invasive procedures. This could open the door to better treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD).
News • Long-term risk assessment
MRI to identify cardiovascular disease ten years in advance
People at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke, a new University of Dundee study has discovered.
News • Cardio-diagnostics for untrained users
Heart disease screening made easy with new handheld device
A new device for people with or without medical training could be used as an easier, more forgiving alternative to stethoscopes to accurately detect valvular heart disease (VHD).
News • Lifestyle-related disease prevention
Soccer: an underrated champion of global health
Soccer is not only a fun and popular sport, but can also help prevent many lifestyle-related conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, several cancers, and mental health challenges.
News • Neural network-based assessment
AI calculates biological heart age, cardiovascular risk, from ECG data
By using AI to analyse ECG data, researchers created an algorithm to predict the biological age of the heart. This could be used to identify those most at risk of cardiovascular events and mortality.
News • Cardiac event marker
Coronary artery calcium score: useful regardless of age
A large new study of more than 40,000 patients finds that a zero coronary artery calcium score continues to be an accurate indicator of a low risk for a coronary heart event even as a person ages.
News • Mortality, CVD, cancer, and more
Weight loss protects (even when it's regained)
Losing weight is a great way to improve one's overall health. But, are these benefits gone once a person is gaining weight again? Not necessarily, a new study points out.
News • Deep learning-based CVD risk prediction
Mammography and AI open a new window into heart health
New findings show how AI-assisted mammography may not only reveal breast cancer, but can also assess calcium buildup in the arteries within breast tissue—an indicator of cardiovascular health.
News • From the heart to the mind
'Dorian Gray' to uncover link between CVD and MCI
Around one third of people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) also have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), yet the condition is often undiagnosed. A new project aims to untangle this MCI-CVD connection.
News • Deep learning tool shows promise
Long-term ECG: AI algorithm checks heart rhythm
Analysing long-term ECG recordings for signs of heart abnormalities such as arrhythmias is a time-consuming process. New research finds that AI is better suited for this task than humans.
News • Deep learning-based approach
3D body composition analysis for assessing health risks
Using 3D imaging and deep learning AI, researchers have developed a new way to accurately assess body fat and muscle distribution, which are crucial for understanding health risks.
News • CCTA reveals CVD impact
Covid-19 increases risk of cardiac events
The virus behind Covid-19 initially causes acute lung injury and respiratory failure. However, new evidence indicates the virus also involves inflammation that can affect the cardiovascular system.
News • From CT to prototype
Designing 3D printed surgical guides for cardiovascular surgeries
Patient-specific 3D printed surgical guides could provide a clear visual aid that helps cardiac surgeons locate key treatment areas on the heart, such as the optimal location to build the bypass vein.
News • Self-diagnosis survey
Health data: monitored by many, shared by few
A survey found that many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, but few share that data with their doctor. Cardiologists explain when findings should be discussed with a medical professional.
Article • Research presented at Spanish cardiology congress
New data on heart attack puts pressure on governments to promote social justice
Environmental factors such as low temperatures and carbon monoxide levels in the air have long been underestimated as risk factors for triggering a heart attack, new research suggests.
News • Dangerous fantasy worlds
Happily ever after? Study explores health risks for Disney princesses
Social deprivation, infectious diseases, broken bones, and even poison apples: The life of Disney princesses is fraught with hidden health risks, a new study reveals.
Sponsored • Beyond average
A technological solution for preventing device-detected subclinical AF?
As pharmacological options for subclinical Atrial Fibrillation and atrial high-rate episodes continue to run into challenges, new research suggests more physiological pacing solutions can help reduce risks of progression to clinical AF.
News • Coronary artery disease detection
Low-dose chest CT may detect more than just lung cancer
As new research shows, low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) can identify coronary artery calcium, a strong risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), in patients without cardiac symptoms.
Article • Generative AI
Large language models: enabler or eroder of cardiovascular care?
Large language models (LLMs) have potential in healthcare settings to help support both patients and clinicians. Cardiologist Dr Robert van der Boon believes they could have several applications, including patient communication and education, clinical decision support and administrative tasks. Delegates to ESC 2024 in London heard roles explored for LLMs in areas of clinical decision-making,…
News • Study on ventricular shapes
How heart shape links to cardiovascular disease risk
Researchers have published findings that show the genetic structure of the heart’s shape may offer new insights into individual heart health.
News • Insights into bile production
Liver discovery could lead to better CVD treatments
A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.
