Cardiovascular

Sheba to inaugurate Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center

The 4,700-square-meter facility at Tel Hashomer will include an on-site cyclotron and advanced imaging and targeted-treatment units, the medical center said.

SHEBA MEDICAL Center's new Roman Abramovich Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine Center.
Thirteen pediatric and heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel as part of SACH’s humanitarian medical program, which provides free cardiac surgery to children from developing countries.

Zambian children celebrate Christmas in Israel after Save a Child's Heart surgeries

Illustration of a blood test.

IDF rolls out innovative blood test to spot heart attack risk years in advance

 Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Exposure to nighttime artificial light linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases


Researchers find link between Monkeypox and myocarditis - study

A patient diagnosed with Monkeypox developed acute myocarditis, according to a new study.

Endomyocardial biopsy specimen. Extensive eosinophilic infiltrate involving the endocardium and myocardium (hematoxylin and eosin).

Can't open a jar of pickles? This is what it means for your health

True, sometimes you’re tired or the lid is stuck really tight, but the grip strength of your hand is significant to your health and may indicate other problems.

 Man holding jar (illustrative)

Politicians live longer than most, and that gap is only growing

Why have so many politicians been in power for decades and are still at the height of their power? This study has some interesting answers.

 US president Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2022. Joe Biden on his first official visit to Israel since becoming US president.

Y Chromosome loss causes heart failure, cardiovascular disease - study

The study, published in the scientific journal Science, found that loss of Y chromosomes in older men may suffer from heart failure and other organ damage.

Illustrative photo of two elderly people staring at a beach.

Wolfson Medical Center opens Helmsley Pediatric Heart Institute

The hospital said that the new department will expand the capabilities of its existing pediatric cardiology unit.

The Helmsley Pediatric Heart Institute at the Sylvan Adams Children’s Hospital at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, Israel

Cardiovascular medical leaders, innovators to meet in Israel

Over 1,500 world leaders in cardiology will meet at the 27th ICI meeting in Tel Aviv in December.

 Professor Rafi Beyar (right) and Professor Chaim Lotan (left)

Breastfeeding your baby prevent cardiovascular disease

Breastfeeding has many health benefits. One of recent studies just published its findings and noted a surprising health benefit associated with breastfeeding.

 Mother with newborn baby in the nursing pillow