In the world of heart attacks, quick and accurate diagnosis is crucial. A recent study compared two methods of diagnosing ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack. The first method involves telemedicine, where doctors use technology to assess patients remotel
Horses share a unique trait with humans: they can develop atrial fibrillation (AF) on their own. This makes them invaluable for studying this heart condition and testing treatments. AF is tricky because, over time, it changes the heart's structure, making it harder to treat. Scientists have noticed
In the world of heart health, a new player has emerged. This player is called zalunfiban. It's a special kind of medicine. It's designed to help people who are having a certain type of heart attack. This type is known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI for short. Zalunfiban is
Cancer patients face a unique challenge when it comes to detecting heart attacks. The standard tests, which rely on high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T/I (hs-cTnT/I), often fall short in this group. This is where the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 0/1-h hs-cTnT/I algorithms come into play. The
Charles T. Dotter and Andreas R. Grüntzig are both legends in the world of interventional cardiology. Dotter is the creator of the first angioplasty. Grüntzig is the inventor of the angioplasty balloon. Yet, many young cardiologists today know little about Dotter's work. This is a shame. His st
Imagine pushing your body to the limit, testing the boundaries of what you can handle. This is exactly what happened to a person who found themselves in a hospital ward. But how did this happen, and what did they learn? The journey began with an event that was supposed to be a test of enduran
Have you ever heard of NGAL? It's a protein with a funny name. It actually modulates the activity of an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-9. This enzyme is crucial in making plaques unstable in atherosclerosis. This is another word for hardening of arteries. NGAL has been known for a good while
Endurance athletes push their hearts to the limit, but tracking how much they train is tricky. Sports cardiologists know that training load, which includes factors like how often, how hard, and how long athletes train, plays a big role in how their hearts change over time. But figuring out just how
