Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a study published in Lab on a Chip. The solution in question is a battery-powered sensor that targets three different types…
On March 1, the final day of Black History Month and just after Heart Month – a group of researchers from across the nation have published an article aiming to unite the cardiovascular physician work force, bring awareness to the lack of diversity amongst cardiology professionals and promote methods…
When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Let those hearts also serve as a reminder of another February event: American Heart Month. Health conditions, lifestyle choices and family history can all increase your risk of heart disease.
A new assessment tool can predict users’ 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke with just a few patient-inputted responses, no lab tests required. Developed by University of Florida researchers, the EZ-CVD calculates a person’s risk score based on six questions on sex, age, current smoking status,…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the last decade, myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with PET has emerged to play a pivotal role in the clinical routine process for the detection of hemodynamically significant obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular risk stratification (1–5). The high spatial and contrast resolution in concert with photon…
A new editorial about the Malnutrition in the Obese, Commonly Overlooked But With Serious Consequences by Monica Aggarwal, MD has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Malnutrition is defined as “faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation…
Gurjaspreet K. Bhattal M.D.,a Ki E. Park, M.D.,a,b David E.Winchester M.D., M.S.a,b aUniversity of Florida Health, bMalcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (North Florida South Georgia VAMC) Funding: This material is the result of work supported with resources and the use of facilities at the Malcom Randall…
We would like to congratulate Dr. Alex Parker and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed for their manuscripts that were recently accepted for publication: “Leadless Pacemaker Use in a Patient with a Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device” First author: Alex Parker (this is his first publication…
We would like to congratulate Dr. David Winchester and Dr. Carl Pepine for their manuscripts that were recently accepted for publication: Dr. David Winchester (left) and Dr. Carl Pepine. “Closing Gaps in Essential Chest Pain Care Through Accreditation” First author: David…
