HEART DISEASES

This study tested a new drug called tovinontrine in 303 adults with chronic heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is stiff. The goal was to see if the drug lowers a key heart stress marker (NT-proBNP) more than a placebo over 12 weeks. Participants had symptoms like sh…

This study looked at whether providing medically tailored meals for 12 weeks can improve diet quality in people with heart failure. Sixty participants from California took part. The main goal was to measure changes in their eating habits using a standard healthy eating score.

This study tested a device called preCARDIA that temporarily blocks a large vein in the chest to help patients with severe acute heart failure who are not getting better with standard water pills. The study included 60 adults with advanced heart failure. The main goal was to see …

This study aimed to find out if silent myocardial ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart without symptoms) increases the risk of heart-related death or problems in people with coronary heart disease. Researchers followed participants for one to three years. The goal was to bet…

This study examined whether viral infections and diabetes during pregnancy increase the risk of congenital heart defects in babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to detect viruses and immune responses. The goal was to gather knowledge for future larg…

This study compared the effects of full-fat and fat-free milk and yogurt on gut bacteria and heart disease risk in 37 adults over 50. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes and related substances in stool and blood. The goal was to see if dairy fat content or fermentation i…

This study tested a new automatic tool in a small, portable ultrasound device that measures how well the heart pumps blood. Researchers wanted to see if this tool gives more consistent results than the usual visual method when different doctors use it. The study involved 60 adult…

This study examined whether certain genes are linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death in the general population. Researchers analyzed DNA from 2,500 people to look for variations in specific genes. The goal was to better understand the genetic factors behind this conditio…