New simulated human heart will allow virtual tests, say designers
26th May 2015
The baseline healthy heart can be modified to represent a heart with heart disease and other defects.
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Stem cell that helps repair mice hearts is identified
21st May 2015
Stem cell trial identifies special protein that helps repair mice hearts.
In ten years’ time all ICDs will be MRI compatible, predicts device expert
18th May 2015
An internal defibrillator designed to be MRI compatible has performed well in full body scans.
Study seeks more targeted treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
15th May 2015
More volunteers sought to help with five-year project.
Researchers find protein to help in heart muscle cell regeneration
12th May 2015
The team have been looking at how newborn mice regenerate their damaged hearts to see if the process can help in humans.
New ICD performs well in international study
11th May 2015
S-ICD performs similarly to traditional ICDs.
Online cardiomyopathy information can reduce patient anxiety, says study
7th May 2015
Online cardiomyopathy information can reduce anxiety in patients and may have therapeutic value, says study published in American Heart Journal.
New leadless pacemaker gets European backing
20th April 2015
Another leadless pacemaker put into the heart via a vein in the leg has gained CE Mark approval in Europe for safety and efficacy.
Man with new permanent artificial heart says he is living a normal life
16th April 2015
The second person to receive a French-made permanent artificial heart has told a weekly newspaper he is enjoying exercise, including cycling.
More research needed into supplement that may help heart failure
16th April 2015
Heart specialists have called from more research into the use of coenzyme Q10 as a treatment for heart failure.
