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Kristi Key

New Heart Test Spots Hidden Risks Early!

The PREVENT risk score is making waves for its ability to spot people with hidden heart issues—specifically, coronary artery calcium (CAC)—before symptoms even show up. Researchers found that PREVENT scores line up pretty well with CAC levels, which means doctors can catch potential heart problems earlier and more accurately. Basically, this could mean fewer surprises and better prevention for heart disease down the line. Imagine knowing your risk before anything even feels off! #HeartHealth #PREVENTScore #Cardiology #Health

Rebecca Hull

Can AI Really Explain Your Heartbeat?

Imagine snapping a quick photo of your ECG printout and having an AI not only spot heart issues but also walk you through its reasoning—down to the pixel. Researchers just unveiled a tool that does exactly this, promising more transparency and trust in AI-powered diagnoses. But can pixel-level precision truly bridge the gap between human expertise and machine logic, or will it spark new debates about what counts as a 'good' explanation in medicine? #AIinHealthcare #MedTech #ExplainableAI #Cardiology #DigitalHealth #Tech

Joseph Bradley

Is Your Heart Older Than You Are?

Ever wondered if your heart is actually younger (or older) than you? Cardiologists say your real heart age isn’t just about your birthday candles—it’s about your lifestyle. A new study shows that a quick MRI can reveal your heart’s functional age, and the results might surprise you. Turns out, things like exercise, diet, and chronic conditions can make your heart age faster or slower than you do. Would you want to know your heart’s true age? #HeartHealth #Aging #Wellness #HealthNews #Cardiology #Health

jporter

Cardiology’s April Plot Twists Revealed

April was wild for heart health news! VERVE-102 gene therapy got FDA Fast Track status after slashing LDL-C by up to 70% in early trials—major hope for high cholesterol. Meanwhile, mavacamten stumbled in a big trial for non-obstructive HCM, but the FDA made it easier to use for obstructive HCM. Plus, combo cholesterol meds are saving more lives post-heart attack, and a new pacemaker tech just got Breakthrough Device status. Cardiology is seriously leveling up! #Cardiology #GeneTherapy #FDAnews #HeartHealth #MedicalInnovation #Health

rachel60

Heart Cells Are the Real Drama Queens

Turns out, after a heart attack, it’s not just immune cells causing chaos—your own heart cells near the damage get so stressed they burst and spill DNA, kicking off a wild inflammatory response. Scientists just figured this out, flipping what we thought we knew about heart failure. This could mean new ways to actually protect your heart after an attack by calming those stressed-out cells. Science plot twist! #HeartHealth #MedicalBreakthrough #ScienceNews #Cardiology #HealthUpdate #Health

tuckerariel

Heart Attacks Hit Women Harder?

Just learned something wild: women are more likely to die within a year after a heart attack than men, even after adjusting for other health factors. Men, on the other hand, have a higher risk of dangerous heart rhythms while in the hospital. This study is a big reminder that heart attack risks and outcomes aren’t the same for everyone—sex really matters in how doctors should treat and watch patients. Who else finds this surprising? #HeartHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #Cardiology #HealthDisparities #Health

edwardspeter

Heart Procedures Are Moving Out of Hospitals

Cardiac interventions are popping up more in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), especially in socially vulnerable areas—15% more, in fact! A new nationwide study found that these non-hospital centers are just as safe as outpatient hospital departments for certain heart procedures, but patients love them for the lower costs and convenience. The trend is only growing, and it looks like ASCs are here to stay for heart care. Would you choose an ASC over a hospital? #HeartHealth #HealthcareTrends #MedicalNews #Cardiology #ASC #Health