Scientists are developing a blood test measuring NT-Pro-BNP levels to predict the risk of complications in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, potentially enabling targeted treatment and better management of the inherited heart condition.
A woman with a serious heart condition successfully carried and gave birth to twins after careful medical monitoring and intervention, overcoming significant health risks during her pregnancy, and celebrated her first Christmas with her family.
Tanner William Wheeler, a 32-year-old from North East, Pennsylvania, known for his resilience and love for life despite battling Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his family, and his funeral services are scheduled in North East, with donations in his memory directed to a children's hospital cardiology unit.
Bipasha Basu shared her emotional experience of her daughter Devi's congenital heart condition, which involved two holes in her heart, leading to a life-saving surgery at three months old. She described the overwhelming early days, the difficult decision-making process, and the emotional toll of not sleeping for 40 days during her daughter's six-hour surgery, highlighting the challenges faced by her family.
A new drug from Cytokinetics, aficamten, showed improved exercise capacity over the common beta blocker metoprolol in a Phase 3 study for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, potentially accelerating its FDA approval and broader use.
Jeremiah Kelly, a Cincinnati freshman football player, died from a heart condition called cardiac hypertrophy, despite passing a pre-participation physical, raising concerns about health screenings for athletes.
Angel City FC defender Savy King, who collapsed on the field due to a heart abnormality, credits her medical team for saving her life and expects to make a full recovery and return to play, despite the incident drawing criticism and prompting league policy changes.
Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders experienced a heart-related health scare last weekend and emphasized the importance of staying vigilant about physical well-being. He expressed gratitude for the medical professionals who treated him and stated he will prioritize his health moving forward. The Detroit Lions wished him a speedy recovery.
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders revealed he experienced a heart-related health scare over Father’s Day weekend, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant about physical well-being. He expressed gratitude for the medical care he received and announced he will prioritize his health as per doctors' recommendations. No further details on his condition were provided.
The Chargers have released center Corey Linsley, who is expected to retire due to a heart condition that sidelined him last season. Linsley, praised for his professionalism and leadership, joined the Chargers in 2021 after being drafted by the Packers in 2014.
Country singer Carly Pearce has been diagnosed with pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Despite her condition, she plans to continue touring with Tim McGraw, albeit with some adjustments to her performances to manage her heart rate. Pearce emphasized the importance of taking care of one's health and assured fans that she will be fine.
Country singer Carly Pearce has been diagnosed with pericarditis, a heart condition causing inflammation of the tissue around the heart. Despite this, she plans to continue performing on Tim McGraw's "Standing Room Only" tour with some modifications to her shows to manage her health. Pearce urges fans to take care of their bodies and listen to health warnings.
Northern Kentucky native and country music star Carly Pearce has been diagnosed with pericarditis, a heart condition, and will be altering her shows to keep her heart rate under control. Pearce shared the news on social media, urging fans to listen to their bodies and take care of their health. Her Standing Room Only tour kicks off in Toledo.
Danish research suggests that one in three people will develop atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat condition, in their lifetime, with an increased risk of stroke and heart failure. The study found that up to two in five people with atrial fibrillation are likely to develop heart failure, and one in five will suffer a stroke. The researchers emphasized the critical need for treatments to decrease stroke risk and heart failure prevention strategies among patients with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation can cause problems such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and tiredness, and affects around 1 million people in the UK.
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that he recently underwent pacemaker surgery due to a congenital heart defect and is "doing great." The 76-year-old actor and former governor shared the news on his podcast, breaking his upbringing's tradition of keeping medical issues private. Schwarzenegger also posted a humorous photo of a device resembling a time bomb with a red wire in his ear. He emphasized the importance of medical transparency and expressed gratitude for the support he has received. Despite having to temporarily halt his serious gym training, he remains optimistic about his recovery and upcoming projects.