heart attack

Taking ECG Rhythm And Ventilation To Heart

Whether or not a cardiac patient presents with a shockable ECG rhythm affects the type of airway management technique administered, say researchers in Japan.

Mending The Heart With Living Nanogels

By encapsulating stem cells in a nanogel, scientists have managed to repair heart damage in mice and pigs.

Detecting Heart Attacks From A Single Drop Of Blood

Using a single droplet of blood, this biosensor can detect whether a heart attack has occurred.

Crystal Structure Of Blood Clotting Factor Uncovered

The crystal structure of tissue-type plasminogen activator could lead to the development of new thrombolytic drugs with higher efficacy and lower side effects.

Blood Vessel Spasms Linked To Heart Attacks

Spasms at sites of coronary artery narrowing could be used a predictor for heart attacks, paving the way for early detection.

Activating The Heart’s Regenerative Potential

The receptor ERBB2 is both necessary and sufficient to reactivate the heart’s ability to regenerate, study says.

Keep Calm, Anger Could Trigger A Heart Attack

An intense burst of anger could lead to a heart attack—even two hours after you've cooled down.

Cooling The Throat To Protect The Brain

A device that cools the brain via the throat could help reduce brain damage and inflammatory symptoms in heart attack patients.

Microparticles To Help Treat Heart Attacks

Researchers have found that microparticles injected into the blood can boost heart function and reduce heart scarring after a heart attack.