Cardiology - Jan 31, 2018 Edition

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January 31, 2018     Cardiology     The latest cardiology news from News Medical

Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostic Solution for Near-Patient Settings   Timeliness, effectiveness and safety are critical for acute care.Keeping this fact in mind, Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics has designed the Stratus CS Acute Care Diagnostic System to best meet the requirements of the near-patient settings.       Metabolic shift can result in congestive heart failure   The heart derives its energy primarily from fatty acids. However, if a metabolic shift to other energy sources takes place, this can result in congestive heart failure, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and Heidelberg University Hospital have now discovered.

UTA researcher wins NIH grant to build new technology for quicker diagnosis of heart failure   A UTA researcher will use a National Institutes of Health grant to build new imaging technology that will study blood vessel function in patients with heart failure that could lead to quicker diagnosis and life-saving treatment.         Women who give birth prematurely may be at increased risk of heart disease   A study led by researchers at Keele University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth prematurely.         Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment   Advances in brain imaging can identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed, according to a new study.         MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors   A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn   Smoking just one cigarette a day is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke than had previously been thought, say experts.       Specialized stenting system found to be beneficial for certain stroke patients   A specialized stenting system used to open blocked arteries in the brain resulted in a low complication rate among a specific group of patients with stroke histories, a study led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has found.       CERENOVUS introduces GALAXY G3 MINI Coil for treatment of cerebral aneurysms and stroke   CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the launch of the GALAXY G3 MINI Coil, its smallest and softest embolic finishing coil, for use in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms and hemorrhagic stroke.       Rheumatic heart disease: overview   Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a major cause of chronic and serious ill-health in developing countries. It is responsible for a leading share of heart disease in children and young adults, accounting for a quarter of a million deaths a year. It is actually an autoimmune disease, caused by the body’s abnormal reaction to an ordinary streptococcal Group A infection of the throat.       Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis   NUST MISIS scientists have developed a new type of membrane test strip for the quantitative immunochromatographic rapid-test that will be able to accurately and quickly make an early diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction through the presence of disease markers in blood, as well as to identify various things such as sepsis, a pregnancy's duration, and viral & bacterial infections.

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