[5] an effect which may in part be due to direct stimulation of cardiac myocytes or central and humoral activation. The effect of caffeine is more pronounced in subjects who do not drink coffee ...

More than any other organ in the body, the heart inspires the imagination. Throughout human history, people around the world have written, spoken and sung about the heart in thousands of languages ...

The field of cardio-immunology has gained significant attention as heart disease has become the leading cause of death globally over the past two decades. Despite advancements in managing hemodynamic ...

These include effects on arterial smooth muscle cells that cause intense peripheral vasoconstriction and stimulation of cardiac myocytes and fibroblasts. The latter promotes phenotypic changes in ...

Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. It's sometimes also called heart disease. Conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels can include ...

What is a resting heart rate? Put simply, doctors define a resting heart rate as being your number of heart beats per minute ...

A cardiac electrophysiologist is a cardiologist who has 2 years of extra training to learn about heart rhythms and how to diagnose problems with them. Training to become certified as a cardiac ...

Oct. 30, 2024 — New research suggests older adults wait 3-6 months after a heart attack before elective noncardiac surgery to reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke or another heart ...

Heart-healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts ...

A highly skilled interventional cardiologist (a heart doctor specializing in catheter-based procedures) will perform the procedure in a cardiac catheterization lab, with the help of nurses and ...

There’s also the weight of what happened in July 2023: During a USC summer practice, James went into cardiac arrest. An emergency response team rescued him with CPR and an AED before he was ...

Scientists say their findings could have broader implications for understanding tissue repair in other organs.