Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release tiny particles into the bloodstream that actively poison the heart. These ...

A cardiologist explains the medical reasons behind Christian Eriksen’s on-field collapse and breaks down why sudden cardiac arrest can occur even in elite, seemingly healthy athletes, highlighting the ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and ...

Cardiogenic shock is characterized by depression of cardiac function that leads to low blood pressure, coronary ischemia, and further decreased cardiac contractility resulting in tissue hypoxemia. The ...

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and published in Science Translational Medicine ...

The discovery comes from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, published in Science Translational Medicine. Results demonstrate that restoring the connection between the heart and the right vagus ...

After securing Medicare reimbursement for its pacemaker-like heart failure (HF) implant, Impulse Dynamics has raised more than $158 million to boost its production and commercial push. According to ...

This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Impulse Dynamics said Wednesday that it has raised $158 ...

A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—at higher risk of developing heart failure, which can be fatal, according to a study ...

Pulse density modulation (PDM) is a compact digital audio format used in devices like MEMS microphones and embedded systems. This compact primer eases you into the essentials of PDM audio. Let’s begin ...

Cytokinetics is positioned as a precision cardiac mechanics platform leader, with aficamten as the first proof-of-concept and multiple pipeline assets. Aficamten's differentiated REMS, rapid titration ...