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Sudden cardiac arrest kills 436,000 Americans each year, and on a global scale, it is more deadly than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires combined, according to the American Heart Association. It

Read Melissa Dahl's report on why sudden cardiac death is so underresearched, and learn about the new tools some doctors hope will help them identify high-risk patients before it’s too late. nymag.com/intelligencer/…

🚨 Sports Cardiology Fellowship Application Season For any cardiology fellows interested in sub-specialty training in sports cardiology, we will be accepting applications for 2026-2027 fellowship slots on a rolling basis until 8/30/2025

Fitness is a vital sign—and athletes deserve care that reflects that. The MassGeneral News Sports Cardiology Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2026–2027. Train at the intersection of cardiology and performance with Harvard Medical School + @MGHHeartCenter faculty. cc:

This compendium review examines the full spectrum of exercise-induced cardiac remodeling.

2/ Myth: You need 8 hours of sleep Most traditional cultures don’t sleep 8 hours. Lieberman and his colleagues tracked people with no phones, no electricity, no alarms through the centuries. 6 to 7 hours per night and naps. So, where did 8 hours come from?👇

As left ventricle mass increases with endurance training, diastolic function improves. As left ventricle mass increases with resistance training, diastolic function worsens. “Do I need to do cardio if I lift a lot and stay lean?” Yes, and walking doesn’t cut it, IMO.

The Harvard Kennedy School announced that it will provide $100,000 scholarships for 50 military veterans and public service workers to pursue a one-year master’s program for the 2026-2027 school year. trib.al/8diF3dv

Woman, 100, Still Lifts Weights at the Gym. Her Simple Tips for a Long Life today.com/health/diet-fi…

The Boston University Bridge is one of only three places in the world where a boat can pass beneath a train, driving under a car, flying under a plane.

Looking forward to a new position as Director of Interventional Cardiology at Mass General Brigham. With incredible colleagues throughout the system, we will build the most comprehensive IC program internationally.

Why do some genetic mutations devastate specific tissues while sparing others? We explore this question in GGC repeat disorders, revealing a mechanism linking protein aggregation to tRNA splicing failure in the brain. 🧵 on our new paper in Science: 🔗 science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

These findings unexpectedly bridge two previously distinct concepts: - Neurodegeneration via protein aggregation - Neurodevelopmental disease via tRNA processing defects And, they suggest a possible therapeutic angle: Could restoring tRNA splicing help treat GGC repeat diseases?

Last clinic for Dan Blumenthal at Mass General Heart! Tremendous colleague, physician-executive, and friend. MassGeneral News

+1. Great piece. And yes, racewalkers can achieve similar VO2 peaks to runners! PMID: 6715100

Cardiology Fellowship applicants- I am looking for a new clinical research fellow for sports cardio to start July 2026! 2 yrs research, then gen cards! Apply to Emory School of Medicine Cardiology if interested! Austin Rim Jason Tso #sportscards

What's the optimal number of steps of physical activity that is associated with multiple (9) favorable outcomes? The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts. 7,000 steps is clinically meaningful; some benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps The Lancet

+1. Walk it out. 7K steps/day ~ 3.5 miles/day

Representing Massachusetts ACC, Katie Stewart, NP testified before the state's Joint Education Committee in support of legislation requiring #CPR training & certification before high school graduation. #ACCAdvocacy