ECG-CLIP improves heart disease detection using less labeled data
Clinicians often use a medical test called a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose heart problems, which uses electrodes…
Exercise intervention associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden
An exercise program combining short-term supervision with long-term home-based exercise was associated with reduced atrial fibrillation burden and other…
‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?
In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor…
Milvexian fails to reduce cardiovascular events after acute coronary syndrome
Milvexian did not reduce major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo after a recent acute coronary syndrome and…
Potent antiplatelet therapy increases bleeding risk after heart attack in AF patients
Potent antiplatelet therapy increased bleeding without signs of benefit regarding cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation after…
Newer blood thinners linked to slower Alzheimer’s decline
Newer blood thinners were linked to slightly slower memory and thinking decline in people with both Alzheimer’s disease…
Inhaled cannabis reduces premature heartbeats in habitual users
Habitual cannabis users experienced about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared with days they…
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) – a byproduct…
Moderate coffee intake may support heart health, AHA says
An AHA scientific statement explains what coffee research suggests about heart health, caffeine dose, and the risks that…
New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation
Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and…
Advancing smartphone tools will screen populations for hidden stroke risks
Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant healthcare resources ahead of…
How 83-year-old can do 300 pull-ups in under 40 minutes and why he trains others for free
At 83, Charles Mammay starts most mornings the same way: a good long stretch as soon as he…