High blood pressure, including pre-hypertension, is a major global health economic issue, accounting for about half of the total cases of stroke and ischaemic heart disease. It is responsible for ...

The first heart sound (S1) results from the closing of the mitral and tricuspid valves. The sound produced by the closure of the mitral valve is termed M1, and the sound produced by closure of the ...

SUDDEN death in persons with artificial pacemakers is a continuing and disturbing problem. Causes include pacemaker-catheter displacement, electric-component failure, broken wires and rising pacing ...

A 65-year-old woman with diffuse scleroderma presented with increasing dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and approximately a six-week history of palpitations. She had a history of scleroderma-related ...

Diastole and systole refer to when the heart muscles relax and contract. The balance between diastolic and systolic pressure determines a person’s blood pressure. A blood pressure reading displays ...

Virtual women’s heart health company Systole raised a $2 million pre-seed round, led by Benchstrength. January Ventures, J Ventures and Tom X. Lee, founder of One Medical, also contributed to the ...