More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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Helping hearts across Michigan
A cardiologist reflects on 25 years of statewide collaboration through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium.
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Clearing cholesterol crystals with a new nanoparticle
Researchers developed an HDL-mimicking nanoparticle that modified heart disease-related plaques in preclinical research.
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Making the case for more diversity in genetic research
A new publication shows how more varied samples push science even further than homogeneous studies of the past.
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Michigan Answers: Questions About Blood Pressure
Nicole Bhave, M.D. joins us to sort out answers to the most searched questions about the “silent killer” that is high blood pressure.
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How mentorship can help student-led scientific research
Medical students can benefit from mentorship in a number of ways, including guidance that helps facilitate student-led scientific research.
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DNA testing at the doctor’s office
A human genetics experts discusses how these DNA tests might be useful in practice and what cautions remain.
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Addressing two leaky heart valves at once
Adding tricuspid repair to the OR docket makes sense for some patients already undergoing surgery for degenerative mitral regurgitation, a new study shows.
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Using miniature heart tissues to study how the heart beats
Preclinical research allows for a more efficient analysis of heart conditions.
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Androgen hormones may exacerbate sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes
A pre-clinical study explores the role of hormones in the COVID-19 vascular damage that’s generally worse in men than in women.
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Understanding how frailty in children with heart conditions may influence outcomes  
A third of children and adolescents who underwent a complex procedure for a severe congenital heart condition were identified as frail.
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Apple Watch Study provides an unprecedented look at the health status of a diverse patient population
Participants from the University of Michigan Health-led research range in age, race and health conditions.
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New genes identified for fibromuscular dysplasia
Genetic meta-analysis helps researchers detect genes related to this cardiovascular disease that affects mostly women and defines relationships to other more common cardiovascular conditions.
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After 40+ years, a game-changing operation for aortic valve stenosis
The novel procedure allows patients to have their valve replaced with a larger prosthetic, which significantly improves blood flow.
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Many at-risk older adults aren’t checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Home blood pressure monitoring is important for people with hypertension or a history of stroke, heart failure, diabetes and heart attack, but a new poll shows many people don’t do it.
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When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
For adults over 65 who need more blood pressure control, increasing the dose of an existing medication may be a better choice for many than adding a new drug.