For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), anticoagulation is the standard of care to prevent strokes. However, there is limited research into the neighborhood people live… Read more
Category: Cardiology
Organs from Genetically Engineered Pigs May Help Shorten the Transplant Wait List
Demand for life-saving organ transplantation is at an all-time high. In 2021, a record 41,000-plus organ transplants were performed in the U.S., with top numbers for kidney,… Read more
Patient’s English Proficiency May Limit Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Language barriers can create a unique and dangerous gap in the quality of care for people who may have cardiovascular disease, according to new research… Read more
Cellular Clean-up Process Holds Insights into Aging and Age-Related Diseases
On Feb. 21, 1875, a baby girl was born in a small city called Arles in the south of France. Jeanne Calment would go on to… Read more
UPMC Offers Experimental Treatment for Heart Arrhythmia
Millions of Americans suffer from arrhythmia, a condition caused when the heart fails to contract – or beat – at the correct timing. Now, experts… Read more