Less than 5 percent of interventional cardiologists are women. A study has found that changing hours, male-dominant culture and radiation are deterrents.
Tag: heart health
Signal identified that can promote growth of small arteries, helping injured hearts
Researchers have discovered a protein signal that promotes the growth of collateral arteries, which can provide backup if major arteries are blocked.
Compound identified that may help treat heart failure
Stanford researchers have discovered a compound that reduces the symptoms of heart failure after a heart attack in initial animal tests.
AI demonstrates potential to identify irregular heart rhythms as well as humans
Artificial intelligence tied to a wearable heart monitor has shown potential to help diagnose irregular heart rhythms, new research shows.
Study examines link between peripheral artery disease and heart attack
A study confirmed that patients with peripheral artery disease have a higher risk of heart attack, and are more likely to have a rarer type of heart attack.
A 14-year-old explains what it’s like to get a new heart
Fourteen-year-old Athena Tran celebrated an important personal milestone this week: It's been one year since she received a heart transplant.
From heart disease to cancer: New study tracks shift of county death rates
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is shifting from heart disease to cancer at varying paces across the country, according to Stanford research.
Understanding AFib: Tips for a healthy life with atrial fibrillation
In this final piece in the Understanding AFib series, physician Randall Stafford offers evidence-based advice for remaining healthy with the condition.
Understanding AFib: Drugs and procedures to help restore a normal rhythm
In this sixth piece in the Understanding AFib series, physician Randall Stafford explains how medications, procedures and pacemakers can be used for AFib.
Researchers design new, flexible electrodes for studying heart cells
A team of Stanford researchers has designed a new flexible "micropillar" electrode to study the behavior of heart cells without affecting their behavior.
Understanding AFib: How to measure your own heart rate and rhythm
In the fifth installment in the Understanding AFib series, Randall Stafford explains how to measure your heart rate and pay attention to your heart rhythm.
Raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease in India through biodesign
A team of Stanford Biodesign innovators has developed a video to increase awareness in India of a serious heart condition, RHD.
Understanding AFib: Slowing down the dancing heart
In this fourth post in the Understanding AFib series, physician Randall Stafford explains different drugs that are used to slow down the heart.
Understanding AFib: Blood thinners simplified
In the latest installment in the series Understanding AFib, Randall Stafford explains the different types of blood thinners.
Understanding AFib: Why do I have this? Should I take blood thinners?
In the second piece in a the Understanding AFib series, physician Randall Stafford examines which patients should use blood thinners.
Understanding AFib: A heart dancing without rhythm
In the first of a series on atrial fibrillation, physician Randall Stafford explains the condition and how it increases the risk of stroke.