More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions

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Novel risk score for cardiovascular complications after bone marrow transplant

More bone marrow transplants, also known as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, are being offered to older patients, a population at greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Female genetic markers may have greater effect on hypertension, certain cardiovascular diseases

Female genetic markers may have greater effect on hypertension, certain cardiovascular diseases
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Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know
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Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure

Racially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black patients with heart failure to receive potentially lifesaving treatments, such as heart pumps and transplants
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What is heart disease?

Tanuka Piech, M.D., a cardiologist at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center, answers questions about heart disease, why we should care and what we can do to help prevent it.
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Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms.
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Statewide cardiovascular consortium, hosted at Michigan Medicine, receives national award for patient safety, quality efforts

A collaborative partnership dedicated to improving statewide cardiovascular care and outcomes — hosted at Michigan Medicine — received national recognition for efforts in patient safety and quality. BMC2 received the award for its significant improvements in the documentation of radiation use, a decrease in high-dose radiation exposure and reduction in opioid prescribing rates for patients.
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Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?

Cardiologist shares how weight loss medications may impact cardiovascular health.
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How AI is helping to predict death and complications after heart procedures

It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here.
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AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

Researchers at Michigan Medicine developed an AI-driven algorithm that accurately predicts death and complications after PCI — which could emerge as a tool for clinicians as they determine treatment for blocked heart arteries.
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Study finds bipolar disorder surpasses smoking in mortality risk

A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
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Can recycled pacemakers from the U.S. save lives overseas?

Researchers and clinicians at the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center began sending reconditioned pacemakers to low- and middle-income countries for compassionate use cases in 2010 through the “My Heart Your Heart” program.
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A heart transplant for her birthday

At Michigan Medicine, a mother of eight kids underwent a heart transplant surgery through a process called donation after circulatory death, or DCD, which saved her life.
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Nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

Post-traumatic stress worse among Mexican American caregivers compared to white caregivers.
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Immune metabolite reduces atherosclerosis in mice

Itaconate shows promise in reducing inflammation for several conditions