Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease
A commonly prescribed drug could be more effective than aspirin for long-term heart disease prevention. Analysis of nearly…
Study links hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy to higher stroke risk
Given the seriousness and increased frequency of strokes, many studies have been conducted to assess the relationship between…
Artificial intelligence offers individualized anticoagulation decisions for atrial fibrillation
Bottom Line: Mount Sinai researchers developed an AI model to make individualized treatment recommendations for atrial fibrillation (AF)…
Ivabradine fails to prevent myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in large clinical trial
Ivabradine did not reduce the occurrence of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS), according to late-breaking research presented…
Herpes zoster vaccination linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke
A new global systematic literature review and meta-analysis has shown that herpes zoster vaccination, used to prevent shingles, is associated…
Inflammation marker can help identify heart risk in women without traditional factors
Cardiologists have long known that up to half of all heart attacks and strokes occur among apparently healthy…
Genetic variants mimicking IL-6 inhibition linked to lower cardiovascular risk
People with lower interleukin-6 activity have a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new LMU study reveals. Lowering…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120
Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more…
Aug 22 2025 This Week in Cardiology
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Newly discovered biological pathway explains clotting risk in people with type 2 diabetes
New research from the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney has uncovered a new biological pathway…