Cardiogenetics Related News
Familial hypercholesterolaemia identified through genetic testing
Genetic testing can identify patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia to prevent heart attack, stroke, and death.
Preventicus: Smart cardiac rhythm management for stroke prevention
Julia Rohde from Preventicus talks about how their integrated care program helps those at risk of a stroke with smart cardiac rhythm management.
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E-health: discover the funding for cardiovascular disease and integrated care & social care
Introducing the SBRI Healthcare programme, the e-health funding offer launched for cardiovascular disease and integrated care & social care.
With only roughly 6 weeks left...
LDL-cholesterol is unable to predict future cardiovascular events
New international study shows that LDL-cholesterol is unable to predict future cardiovascular events and fails to identify those coronary heart disease patients who are...
AI could prevent unneeded tests in those with stable chest pain
According to researchers, a new form of AI has the ability of saving one hour of testing per patient, in particular those with stable...
E-Cigarettes are raising concerns for the health of the public
Presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session, research shows using e-cigarettes significantly increases chances of heart attack, coronary artery disease...
Deciphering the genetics of cardiovascular diseases
The Institute for Cardiogenetics at the University of Lübeck, Germany, is breaking new ground in our understanding of the genetic factors that lead to...
Could advanced software reduce arrhythmia heart disease?
Potentially lethal conditions such as arrhythmia heart disease may become easier to identify thanks to innovative new software that measures electrical activity in the...
Institute for Cardiogenetics – unravelling the genetics of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global killer, but little is known about the exact causes. The Institute for Cardiogenetics aims to understand the...
The genetics of cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s biggest killers today, claiming the lives of almost 18 million people every year. Understanding what causes them and how...