Coronary heart disease
Current research published in a study from the University of Virginia has made significant progress in understanding the genetic basis of coronary artery disease (CAD). By conducting a comprehensive functional characterization of CAD-associated variants in primary vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs), the researchers have identified 122 candidate variants with enhancer
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have highlighted the significance of vascular inflammation in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Using the perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) Score from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), researchers found that measuring coronary inflammation could provide unique prognostic information and guide clinical management
Coronary heart disease
Researchers at the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University have conducted a qualitative study to explore the factors influencing the intention of patients with coronary heart disease to undergo cardiac rehabilitation. The study, based on the Reasoned Action Approach theory, involved semi-structured interviews with 20 patients with coronary heart disease. The
Coronary heart disease
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a well-established treatment for patients with coronary heart disease, but it remains strikingly underutilized worldwide. Despite robust evidence supporting its benefits, CR programs are often underutilized, leading to a paradox between high-level evidence and low-level implementation. A recent study highlights the global gap in CR access,
Coronary heart disease
Pericardial fat, a type of visceral fat surrounding the heart, has been identified as a significant contributor to cardiometabolic conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular arrhythmias. Recent studies have shown that reducing pericardial fat through lifestyle modification, pharmacologic therapies, and bariatric surgery can improve
Coronary heart disease
A new study on heart disease has revealed the potential of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) techniques in early diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), one of the primary causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. The researchers from Erzurum Technical University applied various ML and DL algorithms
Coronary heart disease
A new study has shed light on the relationship between Mediterranean diet adherence and quality of life in individuals with a history of coronary artery disease. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, involved 378 patients between the ages of 18 and 65
Coronary heart disease
Researchers from University Hospital in Wuhan, China, have identified a potential game-changer in diagnosing acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a condition often leading to heart attacks. The study, supported by the Open Fund of Wuhan Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Imaging, focused on the performance of cardiac myosin-binding protein C
Diseases
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have issued a new clinical guideline for 18F-flurpiridaz PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and blood flow quantitation. The guideline is intended to
Diseases
Research conducted at Guangxi Medical University in Guangxi, People's Republic of China, has led to the identification of a set of genes associated with aging and their potential role in coronary artery disease (CAD). The study aimed to investigate how aging hallmarks exert their roles in CAD and
Diseases
Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) is a complex condition characterized by poor prognosis and reduced quality of life. Research has suggested that sex-based differences play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of INOCA, with variations in prevalence, phenotype, and natural history between male and female patients. A recent study
Diseases
Investigators at National Defense Medical College in Japan have published a new study investigating the association between myocardial bridging (MB) and positive exercise stress electrocardiography (ECG) results. The research, published in The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, aimed to assess the relationship between MB anatomical characteristics and ischemic burden in
