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Microgreens have a macro-level impact on lowering LDL cholesterol

Fruits and vegetables have been proven to protect against cardiovascular disease, but new research suggests that younger vegetable have a greater impact on lowering risks.  

New immunosensor could detect heart attacks in a minute

Using just a single droplet of blood, this immunosensor could detect the target protein present in the blood serum following a heart attack in record time. 

ACC, STS provide updated results on TAVR procedures in the U.S.

In 2015, patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) had a decrease in in-hospital mortality and one-year mortality and an increase in 30-day post procedure pacemaker insertion, according to a registry analysis.

Cancer patients may benefit from rivaroxaban to treat VTE

Cancer patients who received rivaroxaban (Xarelto) to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) had significantly fewer emergency room visits and lower healthcare costs compared with those who received standard treatment, according to recent studies.

Massachusetts medical center notifies cardiac surgery patients of potential infection risk

Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts plans on notifying 1,500 to 1,800 cardiac surgery patients of a potential infection risk associated with the Stöckert 3T heater-cooler devices, MassLive reports.

Yusuf: Preventative cardiology must be a worldwide pursuit

Asian physicians call for diet change to keep heart disease at bay. 

Patients receiving dabigatran have high adherence rates, low risk of stroke, bleeding

A registry analysis found that patients with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation who received dabigatran (Pradaxa) had a 76.6 percent probability of remaining on treatment at one year and a 69.2 percent probability of remaining on treatment at two years.

Researchers search for a link between heart disease, psoriasis

Psoriasis elevates the number of skin cells on the elbows, knees and across the body. And according to a new study, it can also elevates the risk of heart disease.

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