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Cardiovascular Scientists & Clinicians at the University of Bern, Inselspital University Hosp., and/or the Swiss Inst. for Transl. & Entrep. Med. (sitem-insel)

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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New publication: Antigen presentation at the blood-brain barrier amplifies neuroinflammation. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42562740/ #CVRCBern
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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) @snsf.ch · 01/10/2026
📣 #NewCall: SNSF Starting Grants 2027 For researchers wanting to lead their own independent project and research team in Switzerland. SNSF Starting Grants are open to all disciplines and topics. 🗓️ Call opening: 1 February 2027 Submission deadline: 4 May 2027 Read more: sohub.io/hj2m
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027 Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards! Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026 Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New publication: The role of transglutaminase 2 in stabilizing fibrin clots and supporting hemostasis. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42555608/ #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last chance to become a PIOT evaluator! Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators! More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
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PIs of Tomorrow - LS² Annual Meeting
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New publication: Optimized Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Clinical Outcomes. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42657851/ #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027. Fresh perspectives are very welcome! 📅 Apply by 18 October 2026 🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New publication: Contemporary Management of Aortic Stenosis: Timing of Intervention and Lifetime Valve Management. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42595955/ #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Registration is now open for the LS² Annual Meeting 2027, taking place at the University of Lausanne, from Feb 9 to 11. Join us for keynote lectures, scientific symposia, poster sessions, networking, and much more. 📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026 Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
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Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance @scmrorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🔬 Early-career investigator with an innovative CMR research idea? The SCMR Seed Grant 2026 supports early-stage projects advancing cardiovascular magnetic resonance research. ⏰ Deadline: October 15, 2026 – 11:59 PM (CT) 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/4oPfGVO #SCMR #CMR #CardiacMRI #Research #WhyCMR
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New publication: A cross-sectional online survey evaluating how anaesthesiologists view cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging reports as a tool for perioperative risk evaluation. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42571514/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
New publication: Sex Differences in Presentation and Outcomes of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42520656/ @chrisgraeni.bsky.social #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027 Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards! Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026 Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New publication: Immune parameters correlate with fibrinolysis and predict efficacy of ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis in acute pulmonary embolism. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42480856/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New publication: Sex-Based Outcomes Following Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair With the Anaconda Stent Graft. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42458753/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New publication: Comparison of general anesthesia and deep sedation for complex atrial ablation procedures using a lattice-tip catheter with monopolar pulsed field and radiofrequency ablation. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42412155/ #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027. Fresh perspectives are very welcome! 📅 Apply by 18 October 2026 🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New publication: Pulsed field or cryoballoon ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation-insights from acute and chronic electroanatomic remapping in the randomized SINGLE-SHOT CHAMPION trial. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42394219/ #CVRCBern
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Insel Gruppe @inselgruppe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Study by #InselGruppe, @unibe.ch & University Hospital Basel shows: Extended treatment for persistent #AtrialFibrillation could reduce arrhythmia burden. The study also provides insights into how treatment success can be measured. More: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42667231/ @medfacultyunibe.bsky.social
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Are you an early-career researcher thinking about your future in academia? Join us on 9 February 2027 in Lausanne for an afternoon of science, career insights, and networking! Further info: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/special... @scnat.ch
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New publication: Comparison of cardiac regeneration capacity between zebrafish and medaka reveals a regenerative response in both teleost species. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42386755/ @nadiamercader.bsky.social #CVRCBern
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Life Science Zurich @lifesciencezurich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Join us for the FameLab Switzerland Final 2026! Seven young researchers will explain complex science in just 3 minutes, competing for a place at the international FameLab final. 📅 16 Sept 2026, 18:00 📍 PROGR Aula Bern 🎟️ Free entry, no registration www.famelab.ch
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Universität Bern @unibe.ch · 31/08/2026
Forschende der #unibern beantworten Ihre Fragen zu Tierversuchen, alternativen Methoden und Tierwohl direkt in der Stadt. Alle Interessierten sind herzlich zum Infotag eingeladen! www.tierversuche.unibe.ch/forschung/inf…
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Insel Gruppe @inselgruppe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
How high is the risk of heart disease getting worse? Researchers at Inselspital & @unibe.ch show in two studies that AI can improve risk prediction, potentially enabling more personalized treatment in the future. More: inselgruppe.ch/de/aktuell/d... @medfacultyunibe.bsky.social
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KI präzisiert Risikoprognosen bei Herzerkrankungen
Wie hoch ist das Risiko, dass sich eine Herzerkrankung verschlechtert? Zwei internationale Studien unter der Leitung des Inselspitals, Universitätsspital Bern, und der Universität Bern zeigen erstmals...
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
New publication: In vitro fenestrated endovascular aortic repair deployment and cannulation using an electromagnetically steerable guide wire. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42291705/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New publication: Cellular Dynamics of Transgenic Porcine Endothelial Cells to Inflammatory Stimuli in Xenotransplantation Settings. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42366453/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New publication: Aorta and coronary artery assessment using high-contrast respiratory motion corrected and ECG-gated 3D T2p GRE MRI with Dixon fat-water separation in patients with and without prior aortic root surgery at 3T. Congrats to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42114380/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
New publication: Evaluation of the diffusion time dependence of the IVIM effect based on realistic capillary flow simulations in mouse brain. Congratulations to the authors! @franca-schmid.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42371334/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
New publication: Clinical and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Phenotype of Probable Viral versus Probable Immune-mediated Acute Myocarditis. Congratulations to the authors! @chrisgraeni.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42311182/ #CVRCBern
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Ready to take the next step towards an independent academic career? Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network. 📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New publication: Autonomic effects and ablation success after pulsed field and cryoballoon ablation: a SINGLE SHOT CHAMPION substudy. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42300255/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New publication: Incidence and Outcomes of Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type B Aortic Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42289855/ #CVRCBern
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Incidence and Outcomes of Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type B Aortic Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PubMed
Retrograde type A dissection remains a rare but highly lethal complication following TEVAR for TBAD. Immediate or delayed open surgical repair carries substantial mortality. Primarily uncomplicated…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
New publication: Cardiac function and myocardial strain analysis at 7T using B1 shimming in comparison to 3T magnetic resonance imaging. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42287501/ #CVRCBern
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Cardiac function and myocardial strain analysis at 7T using B1 shimming in comparison to 3T magnetic resonance imaging - PubMed
Due to spatial heterogeneities of transmit B1 magnitude, cardiac MRI at 7 Tesla is still far from being clinically established. Different strategies were proposed to mitigate signal variations that…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New publication: PVI Durability After PFA or RFA in Persistent-AF: Insights From a Mandated Prospective Remapping Study. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42360259/ #CVRCBern
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PVI Durability After PFA or RFA in Persistent-AF: Insights From a Mandated Prospective Remapping Study - PubMed
In patients with persistent AF, PFA demonstrated PVI durability comparable to RFA. Arrhythmia recurrence occurred in a substantial proportion of patients with durable PVI, suggesting a role for…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New publication: In silico analysis of putative interactions identifies fibroblasts as hubs for cell-cell communication during early regeneration of the zebrafish heart. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42261968/ #CVRCBern @nadiamercader.bsky.social
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In silico analysis of putative interactions identifies fibroblasts as hubs for cell-cell communication during early regeneration of the zebrafish heart - PubMed
This study provides a systematic and unbiased map of regenerative signaling in the zebrafish heart, establishing a resource to guide functional investigations.
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New publication: Visual analysis of [18F]FDG PET/CT imaging yields superior diagnostic accuracy compared to semiquantitative analysis in the assessment of giant cell arteritis. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42249937/ #CVRCBern
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Visual analysis of [18F]FDG PET/CT imaging yields superior diagnostic accuracy compared to semiquantitative analysis in the assessment of giant cell arteritis - PubMed
In suspected, new-onset GCA, expert visual interpretation of [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT should be recommended, as it outperforms semiquantitative methods.
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New publication: Semaglutide-associated Twiddler syndrome. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42100587/ #CVRCBern
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Semaglutide-associated Twiddler syndrome - PubMed
52-year-old woman with cardiac sarcoidosis and a dual-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) was treated with semaglutide for refractory obesity (body mass index (BMI) of 40.1…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
New publication: The potential role of sex related differences of the microbiome and its impact on calcific aortic stenosis: a narrative review. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42216102/ #CVRCBern
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The potential role of sex related differences of the microbiome and its impact on calcific aortic stenosis: a narrative review - PubMed
Aortic stenosis (AS) presents with distinct sex-related differences in clinical manifestation, pathophysiology, and response to treatment. Women typically present at an older age, with greater…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
New publication: When the Pacemaker Goes Rogue: Pacemaker-Induced Tachycardia, Syncope, and Car Crash. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42205228/ #CVRCBern
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When the Pacemaker Goes Rogue: Pacemaker-Induced Tachycardia, Syncope, and Car Crash - PubMed
A 78-year-old male with a history of ischemic heart disease with prior myocardial infarction, severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and a device-related implantable cardioverter defibrillator…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
New publication: Relationship between baseline patient-reported health status and patient-centered outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42203165/ #CVRCBern
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Relationship between baseline patient-reported health status and patient-centered outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement - PubMed
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
New publication: Atrial Function by Long Axis Shortening Enhances Risk Stratification Beyond Traditional CMR Markers in Possible Myocarditis. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42207065/ #CVRCBern @chrisgraeni.bsky.social
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Atrial Function by Long Axis Shortening Enhances Risk Stratification Beyond Traditional CMR Markers in Possible Myocarditis - PubMed
Atrial dysfunction can be present in possible myocarditis and atrial LAS was independently and incrementally associated with outcomes beyond traditional CMR markers and may refine future risk…
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Insel Gruppe @inselgruppe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🎉3 von 5 IICT-Grants des @snf-fns.ch gehen ans Inselspital – für Forschung zu Schlaganfall, Herzklappenbehandlungen und Kortisontherapie. Wir gratulieren unseren Forschenden herzlich! Mehr: 👉 inselgruppe.ch/en/news/deta... @unibe.ch @medfacultyunibe.bsky.social @fishingneurons.bsky.social
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Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) @lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Ready to take the next step towards an independent academic career? Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network. 📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
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Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance @scmrorg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🔬 Early-career investigator with an innovative CMR research idea? The SCMR Seed Grant 2026 supports early-stage projects advancing cardiovascular magnetic resonance research. ⏰ Deadline: October 15, 2026 – 11:59 PM (CT) 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/4oPfGVO #SCMR #CMR #CardiacMRI #Research #WhyCMR
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
New publication: Sex differences in cardiac recovery and ventricular gene expression in a rat model of donation after circulatory death. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42174678/ #CVRCBern @slongnus.bsky.social
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Sex differences in cardiac recovery and ventricular gene expression in a rat model of donation after circulatory death - PubMed
Compared to male hearts, cardiac recovery is significantly higher in female hearts after exposure to DCD conditions and is accompanied by an increased expression of genes related to quality control…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
New publication: Descending Aorta Perforation During Transseptal Puncture for Left Atrial Appendage Closure. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42177667/ #CVRCBern
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Descending Aorta Perforation During Transseptal Puncture for Left Atrial Appendage Closure - PubMed
Radiofrequency-powered systems for TSP have enhanced tissue penetration capability and should therefore be used with caution, particularly in the presence of an interatrial septum aneurysm and…
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DBMR University Bern @dbmr-unibe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Sarah Longnus (Cardiovascular Diseases Program) on receiving a @snsf.ch grant to optimize clinical protocols for pediatric heart #transplantation. @cvrcbern.bsky.social @medfacultyunibe.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/mprtyksh
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New publication: Circulating Mitochondrial DNA Aggravates Post-Ischemic Functional and Metabolic Recovery in an Isolated Rat Heart Model of Donation After Circulatory Death. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42196340/ #CVRCBern @slongnus.bsky.social
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Circulating Mitochondrial DNA Aggravates Post-Ischemic Functional and Metabolic Recovery in an Isolated Rat Heart Model of Donation After Circulatory Death - PubMed
During donation after circulatory death (DCD), circulating levels of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns (mtDAMPs) may increase, thereby exposing donor hearts to mtDAMPs prior to…
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New publication: Baseline Descending Aortic Diameter Drives Long-Term Failure of Conservative Management in Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42103141/ #CVRCBern
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Baseline Descending Aortic Diameter Drives Long-Term Failure of Conservative Management in Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection - PubMed
Baseline descending thoracic aortic diameter was the only morphologic imaging feature consistently associated with long-term failure of conservative management in uncomplicated TBAAD.
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Cardiovascular Research Cluster (CVRC) @cvrcbern.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
New publication: Biochemical assessment of α-α-subunit interactions of Nav1.5 in a heterologous expression system. Congratulations to the authors! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42082654/ #CVRCBern @iamshanovao.bsky.social
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Biochemical assessment of α-α-subunit interactions of Nav1.5 in a heterologous expression system - PubMed
In cardiomyocytes, Na<sub>v</sub>1.5, the predominant voltage-gated sodium channel α-subunit, is localized at specialized membrane microdomains within the intercalated disc and lateral membrane.…
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