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Featured
New Strategies for Heart Failure Patients Improves Outcomes
One-third of heart failure patients do not respond to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) | A coordinated care approach at Mass General for heart failure patients improves outcomes.
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The Promise of Ventricular-Assist Devices (VADs)
VAD technology is continually improving. Mass General data indicates new VADs improve 5-year survival rates. Trials for the latest generation are under way.
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Feasibility of a Viral Filter for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A proof-of-principle study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers demonstrated the feasibility of using an electrostatic filter for cardiopulmonary exercise testing during COVID-19, finding that it preserved the ability to test oxygen exchange.
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Acute Exercise Dramatically Changes Metabolite Levels in Middle-aged Adults
Metabolic changes in response to cardiopulmonary exercise testing were part of pathways central to cardiometabolic health, cardiovascular disease and long-term outcome in middle-aged adults.
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Exploring Associations Between Heart Disease and Cancer Risk
While cancer risk increases significantly in patients with a cardiovascular event, researchers are still working to identify the reasons for the association. Emily Lau, MD, reviews new findings that point to inflammation as a potential treatment target and mechanism linking the two conditions.
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Proteomics Can Detect Response to Heart Failure Treatment
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have identified a set of proteins specific to heart failure that might help diagnose the disease, evaluate treatment response and identify drug targets.
Heart Failure contributors
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James Louis Januzzi, MD
Hutter Family Professor of Medicine, Director, Dennis and Marilyn Barry Fellowship in Cardiology Research
Recent Article
Proteomics Can Detect Response to Heart Failure Treatment
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Thoralf M. Sundt, MD
Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Director, Corrigan Minehan Heart Center
Recent Article
Teamwork Culture Facilitated the Mass General Cardiac Surgery Response to COVID-19
Cardiovascular Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and nurses specialize in specific forms of both heart and vascular disease, and work closely together to offer leading treatments and preventive care for cardiovascular conditions.Resource links
