“Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity Provides Similar Heart-Related Benefits As More Regular Exercise
Study results suggest that engaging in some physical activity, regardless of pattern, helps protect against a range of cardiovascular conditions.
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Cardiac surgery research contributes to the care of patients worldwide through the publication of research results in major, peer-reviewed scientific journals and the dissemination of information through teaching activities.
Over the years, our cardiac surgery research team has made many significant advances in the practice of cardiac surgery. These include:
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Study results suggest that engaging in some physical activity, regardless of pattern, helps protect against a range of cardiovascular conditions.
The findings could help in identifying new interventions that reduce the brain’s stress activity without the negative health effects of alcohol.
The Heart Transplant Program successfully completed its 750th transplant on Sunday, April 30. Since the hospital’s first heart transplant in 1985, the Heart Transplant Program has grown into the highest annual volume program in New England.
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The workshop outlined research opportunities to identify and treat patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death.
Learn more about research at the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center