A majority of deaths from Friedreich's ataxia are associated with heart complications. A new treatment years in the making could provide some much-needed relief.
Patient outcomes clearly show acoramidis reduces both all-cause mortality and cardiovascular hospitalizations, but the study also reinforced the importance of early diagnosis and prompt medical therapy.
The risk associated with under-recognized CKD emerged early, highlighting the need for screening soon after a CAD diagnosis so that cardio-renal protective drugs can be started much earlier.
Heart tissue samples that spent 30 days at the International Space Station appear to have been weakened by the low gravity conditions in space. This finding has implications for the heart health of astronauts.
Harlan Krumholz, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explains some of the key technology and treatment trends he has his eyes on.
The rise of MIS-C during the COVID-19 pandemic alarmed physicians and patients alike, and the exact cause was unclear. Now, new NIH-funded research appears to provide some answers.
![Focal pulsed field ablation (PFA) is a safe, effective treatment option for premature ventricular contractions (PVC), according to new data published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.[1]](/sites/default/files/styles/240x220/public/2024-09/screenshot_2024-09-25_at_1.12.29_pm.png.webp?itok=u87eeI9I)
