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A recent study has uncovered a significant association between residential exposure to transportation noise and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals that individuals exposed to elevated levels of road traffic noise face a 2% increase in the risk of AF for every 10-decibel rise in noise exposure. Notably, this risk was amplified among women and those with higher body mass indices, underscoring the need for heightened awareness of environmental health risks.
A recent study by Ryan Woltzand colleagues from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (CA, USA) in PNAS reveals that phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) plays a critical role in regulating small-conductance Ca²+-activated K⁺ (SK2) channels by disrupting a key salt bridge that modulates channel activation. This discovery not only enhances our understanding of ion channel dynamics but also holds significant promise for the development of targeted therapies for atrial fibrillation (AF).
We’re looking forward to the Heart Rhythm Congress, which is taking place in Birmingham, UK between 6-8 October 2024. Promising attendees an opportunity to explore the largest heart rhythm conference in the UK. We are excited to provide independent, expert ...
A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine reported the benefits of high fruit and vegetable diets and oral sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) for managing hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease
A recent study published in Nature Medicine has provided compelling evidence that wearable devices can play a crucial role in managing atrial fibrillation (AF) in elderly patients.
The EuroPCR 2024 meeting, the leading global conference in interventional cardiovascular medicine, was a hub of innovation and cutting-edge research. This year’s event in Paris brought together the world's foremost experts, researchers and clinicians to share the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field. From novel therapeutic approaches to landmark clinical trials, EuroPCR 2024 provided a comprehensive overview of the current and future landscape of cardiovascular care. We selected our top three trials from this year’s late-breaking sessions:
The ESC Congress is a key event in our conference calendar, and this year, London will welcome thousands of cardiologists and allied healthcare professionals. Together, they will work to transform patient care and advance the field through cutting-edge research, pioneering technologies, and collaborative initiatives.
A new study in the BMJ has analyzed cardiovascular disease (CVD) trends among 22 million UK residents over the last 20 years, revealing both progress and persistent challenges. The research shows a significant decrease in heart attacks and strokes, thanks to better ...
New joint guidelines from the AHA/ACC have been released for the management of lower extremity peripheral artery disease and have been published simultaneously in Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr Yan Katsnelson, Founder, CEO, USA Vein Clinics Dr Yan Katsnelson is an entrepreneur, highly skilled cardiac surgeon, business owner, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of USA Vein Clinics, which is part of USA Clinics Group – the ...
Dr Jacob White is an interventional radiologist with over 15 years of experience. He currently serves as Medical Director at USA Vein Clinics, Vascular and Fibroid Centers and is on staff at the Jacobi Medical Centre in NYC. Dr White is ...
“It is difficult to evaluate what did not happen.” – Academician, LV Gromashevsky The COVID-19 pandemic may be considered the first global health catastrophe in the past 100 years, since it has affected not only economic, political and medical paradigms, but also ...
I work in a semi-rural practice in South-West Scotland, in one of three practices based in a purpose-built medical centre. As with most NHS general practices we are furnished with relatively outdated computer hardware and old software. Our practice, however, ...
Q. What was previously known about the relationship between coffee consumption, arrhythmias and general heart health? Coffee is known to be a stimulant and commonly perceived harmful if you have cardiovascular conditions, particularly arrhythmia. Many physicians still advise our patients ...
Dr Jean-Phillippe Couderc has dedicated the past ten years to quantitative electrocardiography focusing on the development of novel techniques for the analysis of the ventricular repolarisation from the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in human and in various animal models. Dr Couderc ...
Clinical trial results show stark disparities in use of life-saving implantable cardiverter defibrillator (ICD) interventions based on sex and race, suggesting potential bias in care pathways to electrophysiologists (EP). Dr Anne B Curtis discusses her recent study presented at HRS 2020 ...
COVID-19 has become one of the greatest challenges in medical history, and the rapid development and approval of effective and safe treatments is essential to minimise the loss of lives during the pandemic. Given the urgency of finding effective strategies, ...
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