All articles tagged with #cardiovascular research
Researchers have solved a 500-year-old mystery about the heart's trabeculae, structures first sketched by da Vinci, revealing their crucial role in heart function and disease, using advanced imaging, fractal analysis, and genetic studies, which could lead to improved heart disease diagnosis and treatment.
Researchers have discovered that ferulic acid, a natural compound found in rice, coffee, and vegetables, can prevent coronary artery spasms by blocking calcium channels and muscle protein activation, potentially offering a safe, plant-based approach to heart health that may surpass some existing medications.
A study by the University of Queensland found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to develop heart disease, even without a depression diagnosis. This link was not observed in men, highlighting gender differences in cardiovascular risk. The research emphasizes the need for regular heart health checks for at-risk women and calls for more inclusive cardiovascular studies, as women are often underrepresented in such research despite heart disease being a leading cause of death globally.
The Texas Heart Institute (THI) has received a record-breaking $32 million donation from a former patient, Dr. Frederick M. Weissman, and announced a new partnership with the University of Houston (UH) College of Medicine. The donation will support cardiovascular research, while the partnership allows UH medical students to gain valuable clinical experience at THI. This collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on training in cardiovascular care and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine. Additionally, THI has established a Research Innovation Fund to support high-risk, high-reward scientific exploration in cardiovascular research.