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Detectable traces of #SARSCoV2 were found in 43% of adults who had long-term symptoms after infection and in 21% of adults without symptoms. The study supports research to investigate underlying causes of #LongCOVID: @CMIJournal #NIHRECOVER
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Use of metformin among adults with type 2 diabetes is linked to a lower risk of developing #LongCOVID, according to new #NIHRECOVER research published in the journal Diabetes Care. The findings could have broader implications for Long COVID prevention.
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#NHLBI researchers Drs. Chris Bruce and Robert Lederman developed a new catheter-based heart procedure, MIRTH, using a guidewire to surf inside beating heart muscle, reshape the ventricle, & improve performance in preclinical studies @JACCJournals
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#NHLBI's Dr. Nina Braunwald was the first female board-certified thoracic surgeon. #WomensHistoryMonth
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NHLBI is pleased to announce Dr. Mariska Brown as the Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research:
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Leading by example, @NIHDirector takes time to protect his heart by staying physically active, an important step to keeping it healthy. #OurHearts #AmericanHeartMonth
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We wear red on National #WearRedDay to remind us that small lifestyle changes can add up to a #hearthealthy lifestyle.
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#NHLBI researcher Dr. Richard Childs reports that the experimental drug remdesivir showed promise in a small group of 7 severely-ill cruise ship passengers with #COVID19. Read more here: #coronavirus
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NHLBI director Dr. Gary Gibbons encourages staff to take physical activity breaks in our “Take 10” room to protect #OurHearts from #heartdisease. Even 10min intervals of activity can help. Aim for 150 total minutes a week. @NIHDirector, how do you & your staff stay #hearthealthy?
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As we wrap up #NHLBI75, NHLBI wants to acknowledge Dr. Shu Chien, the longest active NHLBI-funded researcher. His studies on cell behavior related to blood flow have helped find new ways to prevent and treat certain types of heart disease. Learn more:
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Today, the #NHLBI launched the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative, a collaborative research effort to accelerate the development of cures for #sicklecelldisease. Learn more: #CuringSCD
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease. Learn more about this major milestone for #SCD at NHLBI's Q&A:
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JUST RELEASED: The 2021 @NIH Sleep Research Plan is a comprehensive approach to address the critical knowledge gaps and research opportunities for #sleep and circadian biology that will inform #PublicHealth and safety for years to come. Read the plan:
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#WearRedDay is Feb. 3! Join us & @TheHeartTruth to raise awareness about heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease.
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It's #WearRedDay! #NHLBI is wearing red to bring greater attention to heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Share social media resources, facts sheets, and posters with your community today and all of #HeartMonth: #OurHearts
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#NHLBI Director Dr. Gary Gibbons: "My pledge is to move more for a healthier heart by having more meetings on the move!" Now it's your turn to take the pledge to #MoveWithHeart, @NIHDirector! How will you move more to improve your #hearthealth?
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In honor of #NationalWalkingDay, take a walk to benefit your #hearthealth! Today, and throughout the year, you should aim for 2.5 hours of physical activity that gets your heart pumping and leaves you a little breathless. Learn more:
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New #NIHRECOVER research: 25 common lab biomarkers may not be useful for identifying #LongCOVID. This finding suggests that patients with the condition might have normal lab results, making reliable biomarkers crucial for understanding the condition.
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A6: It’s never too late to start moving! Whether at home, at your job, or in the gym, adding more movement into your day can add up to big improvements for your health. #LoveYourHeartChat
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Heart disease is preventable & sometimes reversible. Help us spread awareness to save lives on National #WearRedDay.
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American #HeartMonth is here! Join us in raising awareness about the #1 leading cause of death in the U.S. - heart disease. Fortunately, heart disease can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle, including being physically active. Learn more at
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The amount of sleep you need each day changes over the course of your life. If you routinely lose sleep, it adds up. See the table below for general #sleep recommendations based on age group. Learn more: #NHLBISleep #NIH
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We're at #RedDressCollection in NY where @RealLucyLawless is ready to help us raise awareness for #heartdisease
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Getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night is good for your heart and vascular system. This #HeartMonth follow a #HeartHealthy bedtime routine. #OurHearts
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It's #WearRedDay! #NHLBI is wearing red to bring greater attention to heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Share social media resources, facts sheets, and posters with your community today and all of #HeartMonth: #OurHearts
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Listen to #NHLBI Dr. Richard Childs talk with @WBUR about remdesivir, an antiviral drug that shows promise in treating #COVID19: #NIH #coronavirus.
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An estimated 50 to 70M Americans have chronic #sleepdisorders. #Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including #heartdisease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity & depression. Learn more: #SLEEP2019 #NIH
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A9: An NHLBI-funded study showed that a barbershop-based health intervention pairing local barbers with pharmacists is effective in lowering #highbloodpressure in black men. Read more: #LoveYourHeartChat
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In a review co-authored by #NIHRECOVER researchers, it is estimated that more than 5 million young people are impacted by #LongCOVID, demonstrating the widespread impact of the complex condition:
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Congratulations to NHLBI Director Dr. Gibbons & NIMHD Director Dr. Pérez-Stable on being named #Sammies2021 winners! Their work with #NIHCEAL & #RADx-UP increased testing & participation in COVID-19 treatment & vaccine trials in underserved communities.
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📢 Save the date for #RareDiseaseDay at @NIH 2022, to be held on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022! Each year, @ncats_nih_gov & @NIHClinicalCntr co-sponsor this virtual event to help raise awareness about #RareDiseases research & community needs. Register: #RDDNIH
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Join NHLBI in celebrating women scientists during #WomensHistoryMonth. Learn more about Dr. Torri Metz, the vice chair of research of obstetrics and gynecology @UofUHealth: #NIHRecover #longCOVID
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Obesity, #HeartDisease, #COPD, & #SickleCell disease can increase a person’s risk of severe #COVID19 illness, according to @CDCgov:
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September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. Each week #NHLBI will feature today's #SCDFaces. The stories will highlight the strength and perseverance of people living with #SCD, their loved ones, clinicians, and the researchers working toward a cure. #SCDFaces
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Women ages 50 and younger are less likely to have a heart attack compared to men, but show differences in heart attack risks, symptoms, treatment, and long-term survival, according to a #NHBLI-supported study in @ESC_Journals: #CardioTwitter
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#NHLBI researchers developed #BASILICA, a new technique that makes transcatheter aortic valve replacement #TAVR safer for some high-risk patients. @JACCJournals #JACCINT
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, the NHLBI celebrates the accomplishments of women scientists who have played and are playing key roles in fighting heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related diseases and disorders. Check out this impressive list:
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. Marishka K. Brown, director of the National Center on Sleep Disorder Research, who has dedicated her career to biomedical research that positively impacts health and safety for all. Learn more about her work:
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The #NHLBI celebrates the accomplishments of women #biomedical scientists who have played and are playing key roles in fighting heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related disorders. View this impressive list of #womenscientists: #NIH #WomenInScienceDay
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Today is Dr. Keith Hoots last day at NHLBI! Please join in us in thanking Dr. Hoots for his leadership and dedication as @NHLBI_BloodDir for more than a decade.
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COVID-19 research initially involved small groups of patients & doctors made treatment decisions with little data. It motivated Dr. Jering to do her own research into clinical outcomes of young adults, #HeartFailure patients & pregnant women with #COVID19.
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Umut Gurkan, a biomedical engineer, helped develop a portable diagnostic device to detect #SickleCell in newborns. The blood test could save lives in remote areas of the world that lack access to testing. Read his story: #SCDFaces
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The #NHLBI celebrates the accomplishments of women #biomedical scientists who have played and are playing key roles in fighting heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related disorders. View this impressive list of #womenscientists: #NIH #WomensHistoryMonth
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Olive oil – a Mediterranean diet staple and heart-healthy fat – was linked to a reduced risk of premature death in a study of more than 90,000 health professionals: @JACCJournals @theNCI @NIDDKgov @HarvardChanSPH
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The #PulseOximeter, a portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels, is receiving essential updates to ensure it provides accurate readings for people with different skin tones and underlying conditions: #HealthDisparities #MedTwitter
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Many common #LongCOVID symptoms fit into four symptom patterns or “clusters” – and may inform future diagnostics and treatments: @JAMA_current #NIHRecover
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#LAMPOON (intentional Laceration of the Anterior Mitral leaflet to Prevent left ventricular Outflow ObstructioN) prevents deadly complication of transcatheter mitral valve replacement #TMVR. #heartdisease @JACCJournals
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Fri, Feb. 5 is National #WearRedDay! Show your heart some extra love by joining us for a virtual dance party at 12p ET. Register here:
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NHLBI is pleased to announce Dr. April Carson as the new director of @JHS_HeartStudy. For 20 years, JHS has investigated genetic & environmental factors to understand how African Americans are disproportionately affected by #CardiovascularDiseases.
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This #HeartMonth we're partnering w/ @American_Heart & @WomansDay for #HeartChat. Join us 1 PM ET on 2/24 to share your #heart knowledge!
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About 20-30% of people have elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or #Lp(a). Here’s what the research shows and what's still being studied: #CardioTwitter #PrecisionMedicine
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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Hear from people at each step of the process, whether it be funding #COVID19 science, research and clinical testing, or distribution and #CommunityEngagement, as they talk about their experiences! Watch live tonight at 7 pm ET: #NIHCEAL
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Dr. Madeline Sterling studies how home health care workers care for #HeartFailure patients. But last spring, when NYC was an epicenter of #COVID19, she studied how the pandemic impacted frontline workers, who are often women of color: #WomensHistoryMonth
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A heart-healthful diet, including lots of fruits and veggies (aim for 5 a day), supports multiple health outcomes and has been linked to a longer life: #NutritionMonth
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Today on #WorldAsthmaDay, @NIH reaffirms its commitment to biomedical research aimed at preventing the onset of #asthma, understanding its underlying causes, and improving the treatment of it.
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Got #Halloween candy? This #NHLBIResearch video shows an insulin-producing pancreas cell as it tackles sugar. Be careful not to eat too much
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Julia Taylor is a @NIH research participant who is passionate about #ResearchDiversity in clinical studies. Julia actively works to recruit more African Americans to participate in #clinicalstudies. WATCH:
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NHLBI issued a Notice of Special Interest (NOT-HL-20-757) to highlight the urgent need for research on #COVID19 & biological effects of its causative agent. Topics of specific interest include host response/associations with heart, lung, & blood diseases.
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NHLBI’s Director, Dr. Gary H. Gibbons, and @NIMHD's Director, Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, share the importance of inclusive research to #ConquerCovid19:
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Congratulations to @GirlTrek on receiving the 2019 NHLBI Healthy Heart Award! Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison earned this award for their efforts to inspire 1 million African American women & girls to developing a daily walking routine by 2020. Let's keep moving for #OurHearts!.
@NIH @nih_nhlbi Dr. Gary Gibbons presenting the #rda2019 to @GirlTrek @WomansDay @NancyatHeart GirlTrek has gotten African American girls and women moving and impacted health of a generation 💃🏻♥️💃🏻♥️
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Join @NIMHD, @NIHprevents, @NINR, @NIAIDNews and others to learn about how research is implemented with rural populations. Hear about best practices for disseminating #RuralHealth research at the 2022 @NIH Rural Health Day Seminar! Nov. 17 12pm–1:30pm ET
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Dr. Karin Hoffmeister, a @MedicalCollege professor & @harvardmed associate professor, is training the next gen of #glycoscience investigators at the first NHLBI National Career Development Consortium for Excellence in Glycoscience. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Ceramides, a lipid linked to increased risks for #CardiovascularDisease, appear to support the function of tiny blood vessels and circulation. Learn more about this dual role and scientific paradox: @CircRes @LabFreed #CardioTwitter #ScienceTwitter
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Join us for a National #SickleCellAwarenessMonth webinar series "Sickle Cell Science: Path to Progress." Tune in at 1-2 p.m. ET on #WebinarWednesdays as we highlight the #ScienceofSCD with our partners. Details & RSVP here: #sicklecell
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If you have questions about #sicklecelldisease research, Dr. Tisdale is happy to answer! #FirstinHuman
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#NHLBINews: Researchers identified mechanisms of #ObstructiveSleepApnea that explain increased associated risks for #CardiovascularDisease: @ajrcmb @ncats_nih_gov @NIHAging @NIH_NIAMS #CardioTwitter
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A3: Stress can be a major #riskfactor for #heartdisease over time. Listen to NHLBI's Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley discuss the relationship between stress and #cardiovascular risk factors with findings from the #NHLBI-funded Women’s Health Study. #HHSHeartChat
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Dr. Lisa Cooper, daughter of a Liberian immigrant, reviews vaccine data. She can assure our parents vaccines are safe. Learn more about her and others on the pathway from discovery to treatment: #NIHCEAL #VaccineReady
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Did you know you can participate in #LongCOVID research? Join us for a #RECOVERLive TODAY at 12 pm ET. Hear from experts, learn more about the #RECOVERcovid initiative, and how to get involved.
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A5: Adults should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Less can increase risk of health problems #SleepChat.
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Dr. Robert Lederman's team conducted a multicenter #clinicaltrial demonstrating the utility & safety of transcaval transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). #TAVR has been performed in 600+ patients so far & continues to be adopted globally. WATCH:
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After a decades-long experience of both pain and triumph with #SickleCell, Elodie Ontala Babongui now works as a patient advocate to connect people to community resources and educate them about the importance of blood donations. Read her story: #SCDFaces
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#NHLBINews: NIH scientists discover key pathway in lysosomes that coronaviruses use to exit cells: #COVID19
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January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Volunteer blood donation is a safe and simple process that can save lives. Learn about the benefits of #BloodDonation and NHLBI’s commitment to enhancing donation safety:
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#Sicklecell disease is a genetic blood disorder. People with it have an abnormal protein in their red blood cells. In the US, most ppl who have it are of African ancestry, but it's common in ppl with a Hispanic background. Learn more: #NIH #NIHFeatured
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A4: Before menopause, estrogen provides women with some protection against heart disease. Estrogen raises “good” HDL cholesterol and helps keep arteries flexible. After menopause, estrogen levels drop, increasing a woman’s #heartdisease risk #HHSHeartChat
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Additional research shows that consuming heart-healthful sources of fat, like avocados or nuts, is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease: #CardioTwitter @JAHA_AHA @HarvardHSPH @NIDDKgov @theNCI
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The NHLBI-funded #SPRINT Study primary paper was selected by the @JAMA_current editors as one of the most important papers published by the journal in the last decade. Congratulations to the NHLBI SPRINT team & investigators. Learn more about this trial:
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📢 Announcement: The @NIH #BuildUPTrust Challenge will award a total of up to $1.25M for new & promising #CommunityEngagement strategies that help improve research participation & the adoption of medical care in underserved communities. Learn more:
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A3: African American women display higher rates of risk factors for #heartdisease including hypertension, obesity & lack of physical activity. #LoveYourHeartChat
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Minorities are more likely to suffer from serious illnesses and less likely to have access to quality health care when sick. This month, we're featuring community partners focused on reducing health disparities and improving health. #NMHM18 @MinorityHealth
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New @Smithsonian #IfThenSheCanExhibit features #NHLBI @JoyonnaGamble, a researcher who studies health issues in medically underserved populations. This #WomensHistoryMonth, learn more about Dr. Gamble and the other #IfThenSheCan ambassadors:
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Being physically active is one of the best ways to keep the #heart & #lungs healthy. Many Americans are not active enough, but #research shows that even modest amounts of #physicalactivity are beneficial for the body. Learn more: #MoveWithHeart #NIH
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Researchers are studying how immune cells are involved in #AtrialFibrillation and may lead to new targets for treatment: @ScienceMagazine @MGH_RI #CardioTwitter #ScienceTwitter
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Research shows that being physically active has many health benefits. Being physically active can help lower the risk for many diseases, including heart disease & diabetes. How will you #MoveWithHeart this American #HeartMonth? #OurHearts
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Restoring cardiac function is the holy grail of #HeartFailure therapy, which is why researchers are looking at single cells and underlying mechanisms to inform future therapeutic targets: @NatureCVR #CardioTwitter.
|@junedh_amrute, Lai et al. compare hearts from #heartfailure patients who recovered systolic function following #LVAD implantation, and patients who did not, by #snRNAseq, and find downregulation of #RUNX1 to be predictive of recovery.@LavineLab . 👉
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Researchers recently found that coronary artery calcium scans, which help detect early plaque accumulation, may help identify adults at increased risk for sudden cardiac death: @JACCJournals #CardioTwitter
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Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Learn about INCLUDE, a trans-#NIH effort to study the health complications of people with #DownSyndrome, including heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
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Researchers discovered that a gatekeeper of communication in tiny particles that exchange materials between cells also helps protect cardiovascular function: @NatureComms @ncats_nih_gov #CardioTwitter
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Do you want to know more about #LongCOVID research? Join us for our #RECOVERcovid live series on November 30 at 12:00 PM ET. Hear from experts and learn more about the @NIH initiative and how to get involved. #RECOVERlive
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#NHLBI-funded study published in @ADA_Journals found that not just the amount of #sleep but sticking to a bedtime and wakeup schedule seems to be essential for a healthy #metabolism. @BrighamWomens
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WATCH: Are you at risk for #highbloodpressure? For #WorldHypertensionDay, know your numbers and take control.
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A5: It’s also important to just move more throughout the day. Try to build activity into your day by taking the stairs, parking farther away, or stepping away from your computer screen. #NIHHealthy2018
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