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20 Mar 2018

Similar Safety and Efficacy Observed in Two Drug Types During Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Improved cognitive function and similar levels of stroke and bleeding occur using either apixaban or warfarin during catheter ablation of atrial…
14 Mar 2018

Large-Scale Study Identifies New Genetic Risk Factors for Stroke

New genetic risk factors for stroke, demonstrating shared genetic influences with a plethora of related vascular conditions, have been showcased in a…
9 Mar 2018

Bentley Invests in the Future with New State-of-the-Art Facilities

Bentley, a medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative devices for the minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases…
5 Mar 2018

Heart Failure Patients Can Stay Safe During Ramadan Fasting

Heart failure patients can fast without worsening their condition during Ramadan, according to results of a prospective observational study from Saudi…
4 Mar 2018

Ethnic Variations in the Need for Pacemakers Suggest a Genetic Link

MAJOR variations in the requirement for pacemakers to manage abnormally low heart rate have been found between ethnic groups. The study, conducted by…
6 Feb 2018

Blood Vessel Scans Far Quicker Using New Method

MAGNETIC resonance angiography (MRA) scans can be completed in around 5 minutes using a new method developed by a team from UCLA, California…
5 Feb 2018

Heart Ageing Could be Reversed Through Exercise

DAMAGE to the heart caused by a sedentary lifestyle can be reversed by exercise, provided it is initiated early and undertaken regularly, suggest the…
5 Feb 2018

Depression is Underdiagnosed in Elderly Aortic Valve Replacement Patients

DEPRESSION is a common symptom in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study performed by researchers at the Jewish General Hospital…