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Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — March 6th, 2024

Does stroke risk linked to sleep apnea vary by race?
The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in Neurology.
March 6th, 2024Source

Even low levels of leisure-time physical activity can prevent stroke in the long term
Recently, scientists conducted a systematic review and metaanalysis to understand better whether different levels of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) prevent stroke. This review is available in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry study.
March 6th, 2024Source or Source

How residential green spaces impact bone health and osteoporosis risk
In a recent study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, scientists investigate whether green spaces in residential areas were associated with a lower risk of incident osteoporosis and changes in bone mineral density.
March 6th, 2024Source

Increased daily step count may reduce the risk of death and cardiovascular disease
Every additional step up to around 10,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD), regardless of how much remaining time is spent sedentary, reports a large population-based study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
March 6th, 2024Source

Injectable hydrogel mitigates damage to the right ventricle of the heart, study finds
An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.
March 6th, 2024Source

Living heart muscle slices drive RNA research into heart failure
Researchers from Hannover Medical School (MHH) have placed living human heart tissue in a nutrient solution and used it to test new drugs and innovative approaches to combat heart failure.
March 6th, 2024Source

More than half of American Indian youth may have abnormal or high cholesterol
NIH-funded study highlights importance of cholesterol screenings and education.
March 6th, 2024Source or Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — March 4th, 2024

Can people with an irregular heartbeat drink coffee? Cardiologist says 'yes'
When Dr. David Kao tells patients they have atrial fibrillation—an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to stroke, blood clots or other health issues—their first question is usually "Do I have to give up coffee?"
March 4th, 2024Source

Discovering the molecular recognition of technological solids by mutant self-assembling peptides
In a study recently published in the journal Small, researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Japan, collaborating with Professor Sarikaya, Seattle, U.S., used frequency modulated atomic force microscopy to reveal the molecular architecture of genetically designed and point mutated peptides and their self-organizations each forming single-molecule thick, distinct biological crystals on atomically flat graphite and MoS2 surfaces, offering a potential platform for hybrid technologies such as bioelectronics, biosensors, and protein arrays.
March 4th, 2024Source

Going 'California sober' may be bad for your heart finds study
The evidence is mounting that your daily toke can be bad for your heart. A large new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that the more often someone partakes in cannabis, the higher their risk of heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Daily users had a 25% higher chance of having a heart attack and 42% higher odds of a stroke than non-users.
March 4th, 2024Source

Is air pollution associated with increased incidence of myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock?
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Korea explored the association between prolonged exposure to air pollution (AP) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and in-hospital cardiogenic shock.
March 4th, 2024Source

Nanomedicine research aims to transform treatment of aortic aneurysms
Aortic aneurysms are bulges in the aorta, the largest blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or injury can all increase the risk of aneurysms, which tend to occur more often in Caucasian male smokers over the age of 65.
March 4th, 2024Source

Nanoparticle therapy offers hope for aortic aneurysm treatment
Aortic aneurysms are bulges in the aorta, the largest blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or injury can all increase the risk of aneurysms, which tend to occur more often in Caucasian male smokers over the age of 65.
March 4th, 2024Source

New research shows swapping meat for mycoprotein-containing food lowers bad cholesterol by 10%
Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10%, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet.
March 4th, 2024Source or Source

Robotic hip exoskeleton could be a promising avenue for stroke rehabilitation
More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton, designed as a training tool to improve walking function. This invites the possibility of new therapies that are more accessible and easier to translate from practice to daily life compared to current rehabilitation methods.
March 4th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — March 1st, 2024

Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle
Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body.
March 1st, 2024Source

Researcher advances novel therapeutic agent for hemorrhagic stroke
A drug being developed by scientists at The University of Toledo could one day help stroke survivors return to the lives they previously enjoyed.
March 1st, 2024Source

Schizophrenia linked to increased risk for subsequent CVD events
Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
March 1st, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 28th, 2024

Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
High blood pressure is called hypertension. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level. It also can help you understand if you need to take some steps to improve your numbers.
February 28th, 2024Source

Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis, most commonly through smoking, eating, or vaporizing it, was significantly associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even after controlling for tobacco use (combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products) and other cardiovascular risk factors, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
February 28th, 2024Source or Source

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, assessing cardiovascular risk is difficult in patients with rheumatoid arthritis because standard clinical assessments based on factors like age, cholesterol, and smoking status tend to underestimate cardiovascular risk in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
February 28th, 2024Source or Source

Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men
Plasma 4&beta-hydroxycholesterol (4&betaHC) measurement could offer a possibility to predict and prevent sudden cardiac deaths in men with coronary artery disease, according to a study by the University of Oulu.
February 28th, 2024Source

Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use.
February 28th, 2024Source

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths
The discovery of a biomarker readily measured in blood could be a significant step towards preventing sudden deaths.
February 28th, 2024Source

The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time
The aorta, also known as the main artery, is now categorized as an independent human organ. This has now been established in the guidelines for aortic surgical treatments of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the US Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
February 28th, 2024Source

Urgent need to develop best practices to advance use of AI in cardiovascular care
Artificial intelligence (AI) may transform cardiovascular medicine. For now, though, many challenges remain, and few AI tools have been proven to improve care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published in Circulation.
February 28th, 2024Source

Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy
In the first study to use whole genome sequencing to examine tandem repeat expansions in heart conditions, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have laid the groundwork for early detection of and future precision therapies for cardiomyopathy.
February 28th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 27th, 2024

A blow to the heart can kill you—or bring you back to life
I first became aware of the notion of the "touch of death" as a teenager—after watching Uma Thurman as the Bride finally kill Bill using the five-point-palm exploding-heart technique. More recently, news has broken that the death of political prisoner, Alexei Navalny, may have been a result of a single, forceful blow to the chest—apparently a trademark of the KGB.
February 27th, 2024Source

How eating disorders can damage the heart
Every 52 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from an eating disorder. Some of those deaths will be from cardiovascular complications.
February 27th, 2024Source

Innovative therapies for ischemic stroke: Novel bicarbonate-sensing G protein-coupled receptor shows promise
appropriate acid--base balance to support optimal function. Under normal physiological settings, the pH inside cells remains within a controlled range. However, disruptions in this equilibrium have been linked to a wide range of health conditions, both minor and catastrophic.
February 27th, 2024Source

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health
Living close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published in Circulation: Heart Failure.
February 27th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 26th, 2024

A clearer image of glaucoma: The relationship between unfolding and aggregation for glaucoma-associated myocilin
From Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to cardiac arrhythmia, amyloids are linked to a number of diseases. These aggregates of proteins form in the body when a protein loses its normal structure and misfolds or mutates. And since many of these proteins are large and complicated, just how some of these mutations occur and aggregate remains a mystery—as does the creation of effective treatments.
February 26th, 2024Source

A low-cost system to collect EEG measurements during VR experiences
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly advanced systems and devices for measuring brain activity in both research and medical settings. A concept that has been widely explored and yet not effectively realized is that of collecting electroencephalography (EEG) measurements while people are navigating virtual reality (VR) environments.
February 26th, 2024Source

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke
Blood vessels that cross-connect adjacent arterial trees regulate blood flow to the brain in stroke patients. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown that these vessels prevent brain hemorrhage following treatment to remove blood clots. They play a crucial role in the recovery of stroke patients.
February 26th, 2024Source

Discrimination found to smoking habits, hurting heart health
Everyday discrimination can influence unhealthy coping behaviors such as smoking, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
February 26th, 2024Source

Engineered heart cells may improve understanding of atrial fibrillation
A multidisciplinary team of investigators has engineered a more accurate model for studying the mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation and its response to treatment, according to findings published in Science Advances.
February 26th, 2024Source

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management
Despite considerable life-saving progress, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Most CVD-related deaths are from heart attacks and strokes, with a significant portion occurring prematurely in people under 70 years of age.
February 26th, 2024Source

Healthcare leaders advocate for restoring Canada's hypertension control program
A passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada's health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control appears as an editorial in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier. "We need a national hypertension control program to prevent death and disability," according to prominent healthcare leaders.
February 26th, 2024Source

How much exercise do you need for a healthy heart?
February is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and creating a healthy lifestyle. It's also important to recognize the warning signs of heart disease and understand the exercise paradox.
February 26th, 2024Source

Know your numbers: What is your heart rate?
Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising.
February 26th, 2024Source

Researchers uncover crucial role of collateral blood vessels in stroke recovery
Blood vessels that cross-connect adjacent arterial trees regulate blood flow to the brain in stroke patients. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown that these vessels prevent brain hemorrhage following treatment to remove blood clots. They play a crucial role in the recovery of stroke patients
February 26th, 2024Source

Take heart murmurs seriously say cardiologists
Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope.
February 26th, 2024Source

Study reveals early death predictors in COVID-19 patients with cardiac injury
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The activation of immune and thrombotic biomarkers at admission, and their ability to predict cardiac injury and mortality patterns in COVID-19, remains unclear.
February 26th, 2024Source

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease
A reusable vest that can map the electric impulses of the heart in fine detail could detect abnormalities from a potentially fatal heart disease much earlier than is currently possible, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
February 26th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 24th, 2024

Researchers create more realistic synthetic human mini hearts
Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models. This is facilitating the development of new therapies and pharmaceutical drugs to treat a variety of heart-related diseases just in time for the observance of American Heart Month in February.
February 24th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 23rd, 2024

Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a common treatment for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. DOACs are the preferred treatment over vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for many patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism since the latter would have a higher risk of intracranial bleeding and a more complex dosing routine.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show
Certain genes associated with hypertension affect blood pressure from early in life, and they increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as you get older. But you can do something about it.
February 23rd, 2024Source

New study shows glycan sugar coating of IgG immunoglobulin can predict cardiovascular health
When people hear about predicting heart disease, most will think of cholesterol levels. While cholesterol is a major contributor to heart disease, a recent study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, found that a glycan biomarker of IgG is also an important predictor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
February 23rd, 2024Source

Researchers identify potential treatment for cardiovascular disease linked to Type 2 diabetes
New research at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building has discovered a potential treatment for an underlying cause of cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain. It's rare for one of those blood vessels to tear. But it's one of the most common causes of a stroke in younger adults, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing that cases appear to be rising, especially among women.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 21st, 2024

Mitochondrial activation enhances cardiac regeneration therapy
Regenerative therapy to treat heart failure is more effective when the mitochondria of the regenerative cells are activated prior to treatment.
February 21st, 2024Source

Researchers report on muscle as a heart-health predictor
Body composition—often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle—is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health. Now, new research from the University of California San Diego indicates more muscle doesn't automatically mean lower risk of heart trouble.
February 21st, 2024Source

Study finds mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart failure
Heart failure stands as a leading cause of mortality worldwide, demanding advanced treatment options. Despite the urgency for more effective treatments, options for severe heart failure remain limited. Cell transplantation therapy has emerged as a promising ray of hope, as it can be used in regenerative therapy to heal the heart.
February 21st, 2024Source

Study highlights COVID-19's mental health toll on older adults with stroke history
A new longitudinal study from the University of Toronto highlights the substantial mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with a history of stroke.
February 21st, 2024Source

Study identifies optimal daily steps for heart failure prevention in older women
The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60? A new study from the University at Buffalo provides an answer, and it's not 10,000 steps per day.
February 21st, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 19th, 2024

A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries
In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers conducted clinical studies on murine animals and humans to evaluate the impact of high protein intake on the amino acid-mammalian target of the rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) autophagy signaling pathway. They also assessed the dose-response relationship, downstream effects, and amino acid specificity of mTORC1 activation.
February 19th, 2024Source

Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension
Specific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Blood Advances.
February 19th, 2024Source

Endovascular thrombectomy found to be beneficial for large ischemic stroke
For patients with acute ischemic stroke and large cores, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) improves clinical outcomes compared with medical management (MM), according to a study published online Feb. 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the annual American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, which was held from Feb. 7 to 9 in Phoenix.
February 19th, 2024Source

Melatonin treatment does not affect insulin resistance of night shift workers
Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University Medical Centre Hamburg. Melatonin treatment does, however, significantly improve the sleep quality of those working shifts.
February 19th, 2024Source

Revealing the gut's crucial role in lung disease
Research led by the Centenary Institute, the University of Technology Sydney, and the Hunter Medical Research Institute suggests that the gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paving the way for new therapeutic treatments.
February 19th, 2024Source

Study discovers link between high levels of niacin and heart disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.
February 19th, 2024Source

Study discovers molecular mechanism that could explain why eating too much protein is bad for your arteries
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk. The findings were published in Nature Metabolism.
February 19th, 2024Source

Study finds youth-onset diabetes is a genetically distinct form of the disorder
The diabetes field has long classified the disorder into genetically distinct groups, including type 1 and type 2. However, new genetics research focused on a form of type 2 diabetes (T2D) that is becoming more common in adolescents suggests a more complicated picture.
February 19th, 2024Source

Study highlights disparities in life-saving treatment for stroke after heart surgery
Although stroke treatments have vastly improved in recent years, leading to better outcomes for many, one population of patients often does not receive these effective therapies: those who suffer strokes following heart surgery.
February 19th, 2024Source

Study suggests high levels of vitamin B3 breakdown products are linked to higher risk of mortality, heart attacks, and stroke
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers utilized an untargeted metabolomics technique to look for new compounds and pathways that may contribute to residual cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
February 19th, 2024Source

To appreciate music, the human brain listens and learns to predict
Music has been central to human cultures for tens of thousands of years, but how our brains perceive it has long been shrouded in mystery.
February 19th, 2024Source

Understanding early effects of psoriasis drug offers potential for personalized treatment
Academic researchers from King's College London have investigated the early effects of an immunosuppressant drug that could help clinicians with future personalized approaches for the treatment of psoriasis.
February 19th, 2024Source

Understanding the relationship between our sleep, body clock and mental health
Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.
February 19th, 2024Source

What bodily secretions like blood, wax and tears can tell us about our health
Dry scalp? Blocked ears? Crusted eyes? Our bodies produce many different unusual, sometimes repellent secretions, and their function doesn't always seem entirely clear. But each has their own important role, which often goes unappreciated.
February 19th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 14th, 2024

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke
For patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree of overall disability, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the annual American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 7 to 9 in Phoenix.
February 14th, 2024Source

Faster brain hemorrhage treatment increases survival odds, new study finds
Taking an anticoagulant, or blood-thinning medication, can increase one's risk of—or exacerbate—a brain bleed, also known as a brain hemorrhage, which is the deadliest type of stroke. Now, new research finds that faster treatment for these patients is associated with a greater likelihood of survival.
February 14th, 2024Source

Is Hydrogel the Cure for a 'Broken Heart'?
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a new hydrogel made from cellulose nanocrystals derived from wood pulp, which mimics human tissue properties and could be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments through personalized therapies using tumor organoids.
February 14th, 2024Source

Little by little: How small changes can lead to heart health
Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the international medicine practice at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, shares small steps and one big one that can lead to a heart-healthy life.
February 14th, 2024Source

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women
For middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whether these experiences have set them up for a heart attack, a stroke or another cardiovascular crisis.
February 14th, 2024Source

Q&A: Device harvests heartbeat energy to extend pacemaker battery life
Heartbeats could one day help power something beyond hearts. A pacemaker is a device that helps regulate abnormal heart rates using electrical pulses. Leadless pacemakers, which are placed in the heart and don't have wires like conventional transvenous pacemakers, are becoming more popular.
February 14th, 2024Source

Shedding light on the synaptic complexities of vision
An individual retinal cell can output more than one unique signal, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications, a finding that sheds new light on the complexities of how vision functions in mammals.
February 14th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 12th, 2024

A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works
As of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after Canada) to adopt a groundbreaking new procedure for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.
February 12th, 2024Source

Can hydrogels help mend a broken heart?
Researchers design gel from wood pulp to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments
February 12th, 2024Source

Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health
Dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since the founding in 1924 of the American Heart Association (AHA). As heart disease and stroke remain the top causes of death worldwide, the solutions to challenges of the next century must combine lessons of the past with innovations of the future, according to "The American Heart Association at 100: A Century of Scientific Progress and the Future of Cardiovascular Science—A Presidential Advisory," published in Circulation.
February 12th, 2024Source

Heart attacks can be predicted with a standard blood test
Using the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within six months. The tool has been developed by a research group at Uppsala University in the hope of increasing patients' motivation to change their lifestyle.
February 12th, 2024Source

Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness
Shumei Man, M.D., Ph.D., from the Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study involving patients who presented within 4.5 hours of ischemic stroke onset to examine whether the TS quality initiative was associated with improvement in thrombolysis metrics and outcomes across racial and ethnic groups.
February 12th, 2024Source

Study suggests tai chi is better at reducing high blood pressure than aerobic exercise
A large team of medical researchers affiliated with several institutions in China reports that volunteers engaging regularly in tai chi for one year saw greater reductions in their systolic blood pressure than did volunteers engaging for one year in aerobic exercises. Their study is published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
February 12th, 2024Source

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women
A century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed rest or, worse, an early death. Even less was known about how heart disease affected women—because nobody thought it did.
February 12th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 9th, 2024

Data show significant prevalence of sleep apnea among cardio-oncology patients
Sleep apnea is prevalent among cardio-oncology patients who are at higher risk for congestive heart failure from cancer therapy, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course.
February 9th, 2024Source

In moderation, chocolate may be beneficial to health, prevention of coronary artery disease
Historians credit Richard Cadbury, son of chocolatier John Cadbury, with the invention in 1861 of heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates. The box—after the candy was consumed—was intended to store sentimental love letters or locks of hair, which were common practices in the Victorian era.
February 9th, 2024Source

More heart attacks in rural areas due to poorer disease prevention
In Germany, more people die of heart attacks in rural areas than in cities. This, however, cannot be explained by the so-called case fatality rate, which is the proportion of people who die as a result of a heart attack.
February 9th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 7th, 2024

Bacteria in the mouth linked to pulmonary fibrosis survival
Bacteria in the mouth may play a role in survival from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), finds a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia.
February 7th, 2024Source

In a clinical trial, blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes
Giving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their outcomes 90 days later, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.
February 7th, 2024Source

Keep it steady: The importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure
If you are waiting for symptoms to pop up as a warning for high blood pressure, think again. Dr. Vijay Nambi, cardiologist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it's called the silent killer for a reason.
February 7th, 2024Source

Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease--related deaths
A recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with more of such deaths associated with air pollution in low-income countries compared with high-income countries.
February 7th, 2024Source

Lipid mediator Maresin 1 helps improve muscle regeneration, finds study
A team of researchers led by Carlos Aguilar, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, and graduate students Jesus Castor-Macias and Jacqueline Larouche, has sought to address how lipid mediators, which are potent regulators of the immune response after an injury, varied with volumetric muscle loss (VML) injuries that heal or result in fibrosis.
February 7th, 2024Source

Taking a global view of musical care
The field of musical care has been rapidly developing in recent years, and a recent paper by Dr. Katie Rose Sanfilippo at City, University of London has introduced the Musical Care International Network and the work that is going on to bring people together to critically discuss, and advocate for, musical care throughout the life course from different disciplinary and cultural perspectives.
February 7th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 5th, 2024

Study finds new treatment to reverse inflammation and arterial blockages in rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body's natural defenses against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
February 5th, 2024Source

What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diseases associated with high blood pressure are the most common cause of death worldwide. Antihypertensive drugs are among the most frequently prescribed medications in Germany.
February 5th, 2024Source

When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it's something else
What looks and feels like a stroke sometimes isn't. Instead, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, vision changes, dizziness and other symptoms of a stroke might be caused by something else—a stroke mimic.
February 5th, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 2nd, 2024

Scientists uncover a crucial link between cholesterol synthesis and cancer progression
Publishing in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the researchers illuminate the previously hidden role of a novel enzyme, called fatty acid hydroxylase domain containing 2 (FAXDC2), revealing its pivotal role in cholesterol synthesis and cancer progression.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist
As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system.
February 2nd, 2024Source

What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices.
February 2nd, 2024Source

What to Know About Heart Disease and Steps You Can Take Today to Prevent It
Half of US adults don't know heart disease is the leading cause of death. Here's what you should know today about symptoms and how to reduce your risk.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — February 1st, 2024

CT scan is most effective to assess people with chest pain, research finds
Previous studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive coronary artery disease. Recent randomized clinical trials have demonstrated a benefit to using computed tomography angiography (CTA) first in evaluation of these patients.
February 1st, 2024Source or Source

Dementia risk can be the highest in the first year after stroke
Having a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year after a stroke and remained elevated over a period of twenty years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Double whammy: Stroke and neck artery tear increase heart attack risk in the first year
Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall, however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.
February 1st, 2024Source

Gingko biloba compound injections linked to better stroke outcomes
People with ischemic (clot-caused) stroke had better early recovery of cognitive function if treated with intravenous injections of a combination of biologically active components of ginkgo biloba during the first two weeks after the stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Lifetime exposure to sexual assault and other traumatic stress may harm stroke recovery
Stressors and traumatic events experienced over the course of a lifetime may negatively impact subsequent stroke recovery; specifically, stroke survivors exposed to sexual assault at any point in their life had poorer physical functioning and cognitive outcomes one year after a stroke, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024, held in Phoenix, Feb. 7--9.
February 1st, 2024Source

Living in poor neighborhoods linked to worse stroke recovery
Stroke survivors living in areas with poor economic conditions were twice as likely to have a poor recovery compared to survivors living in areas with better conditions, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Nerve stimulation plus physical rehabilitation may boost recovery of arm and hand function
Combining brain stimulation with intense physical rehabilitation helped stroke survivors recover movement in their arms and hands and maintain these improvements for one year, according to a study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Newer clot-buster may offer a safe, effective way to treat ischemic stroke in mobile stroke units
Compared with the standard clot-busting medication alteplase, the newer clot-buster tenecteplase may offer a safe, effective and simpler way to treat ischemic (clot-caused) stroke in mobile stroke units, according to real-world experiences detailed in a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke
Having a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year after a stroke and remained elevated over a period of 20 years, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024, held in Phoenix, Feb. 7--9.
February 1st, 2024Source

Stroke survivors exposed to sexual assault face greater recovery challenges
Stressors and traumatic events experienced over the course of a lifetime may negatively impact subsequent stroke recovery; specifically, stroke survivors exposed to sexual assault at any point in their life had poorer physical functioning and cognitive outcomes one year after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Stroke survivors in gym-rich neighborhoods more likely to stay physically active
Stroke survivors were more likely to remain physically active or even exercise more after their stroke if they lived in neighborhoods with easy access to recreational centers and gyms, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants
Most stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held in Phoenix, Feb. 7-9, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
February 1st, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 31st, 2024

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis
Changes to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. These are the findings of a new analysis from the ASCOT study, led by researchers from Imperial College London and published in the European Heart Journal.
January 31, 2024Source

Drug overdose cardiac arrests involve younger, healthier people than other cardiac arrests
An analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardiac arrests caused by drug overdoses and cardiac arrests due to other causes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
January 31, 2024Source

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.
January 31, 2024Source

New heart treatment could help the body grow a replacement valve
Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body are a step closer to reality following studies led by researchers at Imperial.
January 31, 2024Source

Precursor of cholesterol protects cells from ferroptosis
A precursor of cholesterol, previously categorized as harmful, can protect cancer cells from cell death.
January 31, 2024Source

Placenta cells may lower blood pressure
Scientists from La Trobe University and the Hudson Institute have demonstrated that cells from placentas could have therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from high blood pressure.
January 31, 2024Source

Precursor of cholesterol protects cells from ferroptosis, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, a team led by Würzburg Professor Jose Pedro Friedmann Angeli has shown that the cholesterol precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) plays a crucial role as an antioxidant: it integrates into the cell membranes and protects the cells by preventing a certain type of cell death, known as ferroptosis.
January 31, 2024Source

Researchers develop universal risk predictor for cardiovascular disease
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a single universal risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease that, in initial tests, works well for patients who already have cardiovascular disease as well as patients who do not but who may be at risk for developing it.
January 31, 2024Source

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients
Late-stage failure of the left side of the heart is an often-fatal condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. alone. A mechanical heart pump can be a lifesaving intervention for such patients, but the surgery to implant the pump can be risky.
January 31, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 29th, 2024

Acupuncture tied to improvements in poststroke motor aphasia
Boxuan Li, from the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and colleagues investigated the effects of acupuncture on language function, neurological function, and quality of life in patients with poststroke motor aphasia.
January 29, 2024Source

Almost 50% of patients under 60 years choose TAVR over surgical aortic valve replacement with worse outcomes
Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60—possibly with poorer survival rates.
January 29, 2024Source

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascular events. However, whether treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can decrease this risk remains controversial.
January 29, 2024Source

Coronary artery disease testing after initial heart failure hospitalization aids outcomes
Coronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
January 29, 2024Source

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension
Data were extracted from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2009-2018). Multivariate logistic regression and subgroup analysis were conducted to examine associations between Se and hypertension.
January 29, 2024Source

New evidence informs risk factors, diagnosis and care of patients with CVT stroke
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment.
January 29, 2024Source

New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery
A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it's not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes. The study is published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery journal.
January 29, 2024Source

New risk predictive model developed for effectively predicting multivessel coronary artery disease
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease are closely associated with treatment strategy choice. To achieve timely, accurate, early selection of a suitable treatment plan and assess patients' prognosis, the authors of this article developed an effective predictive model for early identification of high-risk patients according to lesion severity.
January 29, 2024Source

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment. The new statement, Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, published today in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's peer-reviewed journal Stroke. A scientific statement is an expert analysis of current research and may inform future clinical practice guidelines.
January 29, 2024Source

Optical coherence tomography reveals age-specific plaque vulnerabilities in STEMI patients
Age-related vulnerable characteristics of pancoronary plaques in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have not been systemically evaluated by optical coherence tomography (OCT). The authors of this article explore the discrepancies in pancoronary characteristics between younger and older patients with STEMI through OCT.
January 29, 2024Source

Optometry expert warns red light myopia therapy can injure retina
A University of Houston optometry researcher is warning against the use of low-level red light (LLRL) therapy as a method to control myopia, or nearsightedness, especially in children.
January 29, 2024Source

Physical traits of gingivitis identified: Discovery holds hope for combating gum inflammation
Scientists have determined the main causes of gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums attributed to bacterial infection which is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.
January 29, 2024Source

The three heart health tests you may not know you need
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along with regular checkups with a doctor. While doctors routinely check blood pressure, glucose levels and HDL ("good" cholesterol) and LDL ("bad" cholesterol) levels, there are three heart screenings that many people are not familiar with and can help prevent serious cardiac events even if there aren't any symptoms.
January 29, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 26th, 2024

Health disparities in cardiometabolic disease seen within racial subgroups
Health disparities are seen in the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases by disaggregated racial and ethnic subgroups, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
January 26, 2024Source

Neuroscientists uncover therapeutic potential of low-dose ionizing radiation for traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ischemic stroke are major public health concerns and leading causes of death and disability worldwide. A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) neuroscientists recently discovered that low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR), such as X-ray irradiation, can reduce lesion size and reverse motor deficits in TBI and ischemic stroke mice, demonstrating that LDIR may be a promising therapeutic strategy for TBI and stroke patients.
January 26, 2024Source

Revival of heart stress test could change how patients are diagnosed
A heart test that has been downgraded in the international guidelines for its perceived inaccuracy has been given a jolt of life after a new study confirms its veracity when put to the test against contemporary standards.
January 26, 2024Source

Study predicts snoring could increase the risk of stroke
In a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, researchers conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to understand the causal effect of snoring on total stroke, hemorrhagic stroke (HS), and ischemic stroke (IS) among Chinese adults using data from the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB).
January 26, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 24th, 2024

Gene behind heart defects in Down syndrome identified
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have identified a gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome, a condition that results from an additional copy of chromosome 21.
January 24, 2024Source

Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that one of the most dangerous mutations found in skin cancers might moonlight as a pathway to mending a broken heart.
January 24, 2024Source

Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined
Heart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.
January 24, 2024Source

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one
Jonathan Awori, MD, MS, MFA, isn't embarrassed to say it took him a long time to completely understand the intricate workings of the heart. He says he isn't alone; many aspiring doctors and nurses don't immediately grasp the heart's complexity from two-dimensional textbooks or even 3D-printed models.
January 24, 2024Source

Irregular sleep rhythm linked to poorer cardiovascular health in middle-aged people
According to recent research, an irregular sleep rhythm is associated with poorer cardiovascular health in middle-aged people. Inconsistent bedtimes appear to particularly increase waist circumference. The results are revealed in a joint study by the University of Oulu and Oulu Deaconess Institute Foundation sr., Department of Sports, and Exercise Medicine.
January 24, 2024Source

Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the inner walls of blood vessels, is responsible for many cardiovascular conditions. Dendritic cells, which act to recognize foreign substances in the body and mount an immune response, play an important role in the disease.
January 24, 2024Source

Post-pandemic, US cardiovascular death rate continues upward trajectory
New research confirms what public health leaders have been fearing: The significant uptick in the cardiovascular disease (CVD) death rate that began in 2020 has continued. The continuing trend reverses improvements achieved in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce mortalities from heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States.
January 24, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 22nd, 2024

Association found between dark chocolate consumption, reduced risk of essential hypertension
A team of cardiologists at Shaoxing People's Hospital, working with a colleague from Zhuji People's Hospital, both in China, has found an association between consumption of dark chocolate and reductions in the risk of essential hypertension.
January 22, 2024Source

Fluid dynamics plays a key role in predicting cardiovascular dangers
An arterial inflammatory disease called atherosclerosis is the United States' leading cause of death, but about half of American adults over 45 have the condition and don't know it, according to the National Institutes of Health. Characterized by plaque buildup inside the arteries, the vascular superhighways that push blood from the heart to the rest of the body, the condition often goes overlooked until it has become serious.
January 22, 2024Source

Future direction for stroke care in Ireland from perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and medical professionals
A new study from RCSI's School of Population Health has found that future developments to Irish stroke services, according to those who are most impacted, must prioritize specialist community-based rehabilitation, ongoing support for life after stroke and better information and support for navigating services.
January 22, 2024Source

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes
In a recent cohort study published in the journal Hypertension Research, researchers from Japan investigated the link between blood pressure (BP) control and potential adverse outcomes in the perinatal period.
January 22, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 19th, 2024

AI helping bring vital stroke care 'virtually to the patient's bedside'
Justin Fraser, M.D., and his University of Kentucky colleagues have a phrase they frequently use to convey the urgency of their care: "Time is brain."
January 19, 2024Source

Scientists discover first therapeutic target for preserving heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension
A research team has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, identifies the first therapeutic target that can be modulated to preserve cardiac function in pulmonary hypertension, providing hope in the fight against this rare but fatal disease for which there is currently no cure.
January 19, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 18th, 2024

How to check blood oxygen with Apple Watch, supported models, view results on iPhone, more
Whether it's been a while since you've used the feature or never have -- follow along for how to check blood oxygen with Apple Watch. We'll also cover which models support the feature and how reliable the measurements are, and more.
January 18, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 16th, 2024

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied to this disease of inequity. The work could prevent hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths around the world annually.
January 16, 2024Source

Research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease
Obesity-induced heart disease, which affects up to 10% of the population in certain age ranges, is considered an untreatable condition and 75% of people don't survive more than five years beyond diagnosis.
January 16, 2024Source

Research shows how a tiny device in the ear canal can monitor heart health
A driving simulation study has shown we are one step closer to monitoring our heart health in real time via a tiny device worn in the ear.
January 16, 2024Source

Researchers urge caution in co-prescribing potency drugs and nitrates
Co-prescribing potency drugs such as Viagra and organic nitrates for angina is associated with a 35% to 40% increased risk of death and about 70% higher risk of heart attack and heart failure. This is according to a Swedish registry study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The Swedish researchers are now urging caution.
January 16, 2024Source

'Smart glove' can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
New washable wireless smart textile technology also has potential uses in virtual reality and American Sign Language translation
January 16, 2024Source or Source

Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study, PANIC.
January 16, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 15th, 2024

3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening
A new 3D, three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet that possesses multiple features of atherosclerosis has been applied for developing a high-throughput functional assay of drug candidates to treat this disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers report in the journal Biomaterials in a paper titled "Atherosclerotic three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheets for high-throughput therapeutic evaluation."
January 15, 2024Source

Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health in childhood
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study (PANIC).
January 15, 2024Source

Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements
In a recent study published in Journal of the American Heart Association, a group of researchers evaluated the association between declines in blood lead levels and changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adult American Indian participants of the SHFS (Strong Heart Family Study).
January 15, 2024Source

Study warns of increased risks in heart patients using ED drugs with nitrates
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i)-an erectile dysfunction drug sold under the names Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, and others are a common medical treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
January 15, 2024Source or Source

Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say
Research finds that more than 10% of patients studied taking the antipsychotics quetiapine or haloperidol developed heart rhythm disorders
January 15, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 13th, 2024

Cardiovascular surgeon and Michelin chef team up to create 'The Heart Surgeon's Cookbook'\
An unprecedented collaboration between an eminent heart surgeon, a Michelin-starred chef and a global cardiovascular device provider sees the launch of a unique, surgically inspired recipe book, conceived to help surgeons take their skills practice out of the operating room and into the kitchen.
January 13, 2024Source

Intriguing insights uncovered for two rare heart muscle diseases
Uncertainty surrounding how truncated titin proteins (TTNtvs) cause dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) led to investigations that could better inform therapies for these conditions.
January 13, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 12th, 2024

How gum disease aggravates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear. This week in mSystems, a new study identifies immune system cells that play a critical role in the microbial link between COPD and gum disease.
January 12, 2024Source

Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women
A history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
January 12, 2024Source

Study finds disparities in stroke care for Black patients
Despite having a higher risk of experiencing a stroke and being more likely to die from a stroke, Black patients are less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments than white patients, a University of Georgia study found.
January 12, 2024Source

Study reports a prominent increase in substance use and cardiovascular disease‐related mortality in the United States between 1999 and 2019
In a recent study published in Journal of the American Heart Association, a group of researchers evaluated trends in substance use(SU) and cardiovascular disease(CVD)-related mortality in the United States (U.S.) using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.
January 12, 2024Source

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults who fail to exercise in their free-time, experience significantly higher rates of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), with middle-aged women and elderly Black individuals shouldering the heaviest burden.
January 12, 2024Source

This smart collar from Invoxia can also detect your pet's abnormal heart rhythms
Invoxia showed off the Minitailz tracker at CES 2024 this week, which it claims can save the lives of both dogs and cats.
January 12, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 11th, 2024

American Heart Association's merit award recipients announced
The American Heart Association (AHA), a leading organization in heart and brain health, celebrates 100 years of lifesaving work by announcing the recipients of its prestigious Merit Award.
January 11, 2024Source

'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study
In the first-ever study to compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than five years, results showed that heart treatments given after takotsubo do not protect patients.
January 11, 2024Source

Intriguing insights uncovered for two rare heart muscle diseases
Advancements in the study of two rare heart conditions—peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—contributed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania may serve as critical guides in future work toward developing therapies for the conditions.
January 11, 2024Source

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device
Up to three-quarters of all stroke survivors experience some form of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). This condition often results in food or liquid entering the lungs, significantly affecting patients' health and quality of life.
January 11, 2024Source

Patients with rare heart condition given lifeline through new drug
People diagnosed with a life-threatening cardiac condition have been given new hope, thanks to a ground-breaking new drug that protects the heart developed by researchers from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital.
January 11, 2024Source

Reduced blood lead levels linked to lower blood pressure
Through the Strong Heart Family Study, researchers have found that small declines in blood lead levels were associated with long-term cardiovascular health improvements in Native American adults. Participants who had the greatest reductions in blood lead levels saw their systolic blood pressure fall by about 7 mm Hg, an amount comparable to the effects of blood pressure-lowering medication.
January 11, 2024Source

Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards
Weather forecasters may call it "white fluffy stuff." However, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. According to the American Heart Association, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.
January 11, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 11th, 2024

Why This Exercise Is So Good for High Blood Pressure
What you already know: Physical activity helps ease high blood pressure.
January 11, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 10th, 2024

A beating biorobotic heart aims to better simulate valves
Combining a biological heart and a silicone robotic pump, researchers created a biorobotic heart that beats like a real one, focusing on a valve on the left side of the heart. The heart valve simulator, presented on January 10 in the journal Device, can mimic the structure, function, and motion of a healthy or diseased heart, allowing surgeons and researchers to demonstrate various interventions while collecting real-time data.
January 10, 2024Source

Black people face higher rates of strokes at younger ages than white people, study finds
Black people consistently had a higher rate of stroke than white people over a recent 22-year period, according to a study published in the January 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology. The study also found that the average age of Black people experiencing stroke was nearly 10 years younger than that of white people, another inequity that grew over time.
January 10, 2024Source

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence
Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The team behind the University of Bristol-led study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition today [10 January], say their findings highlight the importance of healthy eating habits throughout life to protect heart health.
January 10, 2024Source

Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function
Inflammation of the heart muscle, also known as myocarditis, is a serious consequence of a viral infection. This can impede the heart's ability to pump blood in the long term. In a recent study, researchers of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg have discovered a new approach for treating myocarditis.
January 10, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 9th, 2024

Causal effects of lipids, lipoproteins, and other metabolites on blood pressure
In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers examined the causal effects of lipoprotein particles, lipids, and other metabolites on blood pressure (BP) and pulse pressure (PP).
January 9, 2024Source

First-in-the-field application of non-contrast optical coherence tomography for coronary artery disease
A research team has demonstrated the clinical feasibility and safety of non-contrast optical coherence tomography (OCT) for patients with coronary artery disease.
January 9, 2024Source

Injectable hydrogel electrodes open door to a novel painless treatment regimen for arrhythmia
A study sets the foundation of a ground-breaking treatment regimen for treating ventricular arrhythmia. The research, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates the design and feasibility of a new hydrogel-based pacing modality.
January 9, 2024Source

Largest genetic study of gestational diabetes discovers nine novel genetic regions linked to severe and common pregnancy complication
In a recent study published in Nature Genetics, a group of researchers investigated the genetic underpinnings of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and its relationship with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) through a genome-wide association study ((GWAS), identifying distinct and shared genetic factors.
January 9, 2024Source

Low fitness in youth associated with higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases in middle age: Study
An extended follow-up study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä and now published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports shows that low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in middle age.
January 9, 2024Source

Researchers prevent myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury with oral fullerenes
Myocardial infarction (MI) is a deadly disease. It can cause serious myocardial ischemic necrosis due to coronary occlusion. The most effective treatment for MI in clinic is reperfusion, e.g., interventional or thrombolytic therapy. However, reperfusion itself could induce more severe injury, called myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI).
January 9, 2024Source

Study links low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence to increased middle-age heart disease risk
An extended follow-up study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in middle age. The study provides real-life evidence for the far-reaching consequences of deteriorating fitness in youth.
January 9, 2024Source

Study reveals cardiac arrest figures in England: Just 1 in 12 people survive and leave hospital
A national research database has revealed stark figures for cardiac arrests in England for 2022. Survival rates remain low, with around 8% patients surviving to 30 days after a cardiac arrest.
January 9, 2024Source

Study: A novel cell-penetrating peptide exerts therapeutic effects against ischemic stroke
Stroke is a major public health concern worldwide. The lack of effective therapies heightens the need for new therapeutic agents.
January 9, 2024Source

Why do we cradle babies in one specific arm?
You probably haven't ever given it much thought, but almost everyone cradles a baby in one specific arm. The vast majority of people always cradle a baby in the crook of their left arm.
January 9, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 8th, 2024

Clinical significance of PCSK9 and soluble P-selectin in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events
Researchers have studied the association of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) with soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) and their values in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) at one-year follow-up in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) receiving dual antiplatelet therapy after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
January 8, 2024Source

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort. Furthermore, these symptoms reduce patients' quality of life and lead to increased mortality and morbidity. The medical community agrees that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), chronic inflammation, imbalances in the autonomic nervous system (ANS), stretch-induced fibrosis, and genetic alterations are the main factors that influence AF pathogenesis.
January 8, 2024Source

Garmin debuts a 'first of its kind' heart rate monitor that works with sports bras
The company also announced two smartwatches and teased a big update to Garmin Connect at CES 2024.
January 8, 2024Source

Garmin to launch a heart rate monitor for women that attaches to sports bras
Besides the gorgeous Lily 2 smartwatch revealed earlier today, Garmin announced another product aimed at women, the HRM-Fit. This is a heart rate monitor that attaches directly to medium- and high-support sports bras to more accurately track heart rate and training data in real time.
January 8, 2024Source

Incremental metabolic benefits from cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Study
Cryoablation (CRYO) is a novel catheter ablation technique for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, uncertainty persists regarding the role of metabolic modifications associated with CRYO. A study published in Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications explores whether CRYO influences the metabolic signature—a possibility not previously investigated.
January 8, 2024Source

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort. Furthermore, these symptoms reduce patients' quality of life and lead to increased mortality and morbidity.
January 8, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — January 5th, 2024

Cryoablation induces systemic metabolic changes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cryoablation (CRYO) is a novel catheter ablation technique for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, uncertainty persists regarding the role of metabolic modifications associated with CRYO. This study was aimed at exploring whether CRYO influences the metabolic signature - a possibility not previously investigated.
January 5, 2024Source

Early-onset heart failure significantly elevates the risk of all-cause mortality
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating the correlations between heart failure onset age and all-cause mortality.
January 5, 2024Source

Hypertension's hidden hand: Pressure-driven foam cell formation revealed as key driver of arterial disease
A new study unlocks the secrets of how high blood pressure (hypertension) fuels the progression of arterial disease.
January 5, 2024Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 29th, 2023

Cerebral small vessel disease burden for bleeding risk during antithrombotic therapy
Antithrombotic agents (blood thinners), which prevent blood clots from forming, are widely used to prevent thromboembolic events such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. This benefit of antithrombotic agents is not so rarely overshadowed by the drawback of an increased risk of bleeding complications, such as intracranial and gastrointestinal bleeding.
December 29, 2023Source

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects
A strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about 1% of babies born in the U.S. every year, developmental heart problems compromise that steady beat.
December 29, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 27th, 2023

A study of genetics of pericarditis increases understanding of newly approved drug treatment
Sequence variants that protect against pericarditis have been discovered at a genomic locus encoding interleukin-1 immune cytokines. A newly approved drug treatment for pericarditis inhibits these cytokines, according to a new study.
December 27, 2023Source

Major breakthrough in hypertension diagnosis could save billions
Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle researcher Professor Murray Cairns, along with his Precision Medicine team, have discovered a way of predicting who will respond to blood pressure treatments to lower sodium in the body. Their findings were published this week in Circulation.
December 27, 2023Source

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have identified a protein in the visual system of mice that appears to be key for stabilizing the body's circadian rhythms by buffering the brain's response to light. The finding, published Dec. 5 in PLoS Biology, advances efforts to better treat sleep disorders and jet lag, the study authors say.
December 27, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 26th, 2023, 2023

Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai opens Aortic Surveillance Clinic for patients with enlarged aortas
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai has opened an Aortic Surveillance Clinic for the evaluation and long-term monitoring of patients with enlarged aortas, or aortic aneurysms, for whom surgery may not be necessary.
December 26, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 23rd, 2023

Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD
In a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published online Oct. 28 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, new recommendations are presented regarding the use of antiplatelet therapy (APT) for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
December 23, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 21st, 2023

Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study
Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian rhythm appears to be particularly important for the heart and blood vessels during the early stages of the disease.
December 21, 2023Source or Source

Research offers new insights into how breakdown of omega-6 fatty acids influences metabolism
What role do omega-6 fatty acids play in cardiovascular disease and diabetes? Scientists from Mannheim, together with researchers from Heidelberg, Frankfurt, and Hangzhou in China, have investigated the breakdown of omega-6 fatty acids and gained new insights into how their oxidation products influence the metabolism.
December 21, 2023Source

Study reveals spatial neglect occurs after brain injury as well as stroke
A study conducted by Kessler Foundation has reported a notable incidence of spatial neglect among individuals undergoing rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The article, "Spatial neglect not only occurs after stroke, but also after traumatic brain injury," is published in the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. The authors are Peii Chen, Ph.D., of Kessler Foundation and Kimberly Hreha, EdD, OTR/L, of Duke University.
December 21, 2023Source

Study explores impact of circadian rhythm on driving fatigue in morning people after lunch
A new study in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics has revealed the impact of circadian rhythm on driving fatigue in morning people, "larks," as opposed to "night owls," with a particular focus on the post-prandial lunchtime dip.
December 21, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 19th, 2023

Common drug for cardiac failure may interfere with debated blood test for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in collaboration with colleagues from University of Glasgow, present data that the drug Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) which is commonly used for the treatment of cardiac failure leads to a marked reduction in plasma A&beta ratio, a candidate blood test for Alzheimer's disease (AD). This interaction may have clinical consequences with risk of misdiagnosis and puts this debated test into further question.
December 19, 2023Source

Engineered human heart tissue shows researchers the mechanics of tachycardia
Heart rates are easier to monitor today than ever before. Thanks to smartwatches that can sense a pulse, all it takes is a quick flip of the wrist to check your heart. But monitoring the cells responsible for heart rate is much more challenging—and it's encouraged researchers to invent new ways to analyze them.
December 19, 2023Source

Evaluating brain tumors with artificial intelligence
An international team of researchers from TU Darmstadt, the University of Cambridge, the science and technology company Merck, and the Klinikum rechts der Isar of TU Munich, participated in an international and interdisciplinary collaboration that studied how software systems collect, process, and evaluate task-specific relevant information, thereby supporting the work of humans, in this case, radiologists.
December 19, 2023Source

MOF-encased 'living seeds' could enable engineered microbes for manufacturing, medicine, and beyond
Genetically engineered microbes hold astonishing potential as living factories, diagnostic tools, environmental cleansers, and beyond. Yet for all their promise, these organisms remain largely confined to carefully controlled laboratory settings, unable to thrive amid the variable conditions of natural and industrial habitats. The fragility of engineered cells has severely limited their real-world impact across the manufacturing, healthcare, sustainability, and space exploration spheres where microbial solutions could drive immense progress.
December 19, 2023Source

Patients Facing Death Are Opting for a Lifesaving Heart Device — But at What Risk?
Too old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: Have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart, potentially keeping him alive for several years, or do nothing and almost certainly die within a year.
December 19, 2023Source

Researchers report detailed analysis of heart injury caused by yellow fever virus
To fill gaps in knowledge of yellow fever (YF), a group of researchers in Brazil affiliated with the Department of Pathology at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP), Hospital das Clínicas (HC, the hospital complex run by FM-USP), the Heart Institute (InCor, linked to HC) and Emílio Ribas Institute of Infectious Diseases (IIER) have studied the pathogenesis of YF-associated heart injury.
December 19, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 18th, 2023

Heart vest could help predict sudden cardiac death risk
A reusable vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine detail could potentially be used to better identify people at high risk of sudden cardiac death, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
December 18, 2023Source

Most Australian hospitals are able to offer good stroke care, but many patients are missing out: Report
A new report across six states and territories shows data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR) is improving clinical outcomes for patients with stroke, with two leading hospitals achieving marked improvements over a short time.
December 18, 2023Source

The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol
Nearly two in five U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Untreated, high cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke, which are two of the top causes of death in the U.S. Worldwide; cardiovascular diseases claim nearly 18 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization.
December 18, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 15th, 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk
Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death — but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
December 15, 2023Source

Researchers discover first-ever link between hemoglobin-like protein and normal heart development
In a study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart. Specifically, it affects the correct left-right pattern of the heart and other asymmetric organs.
December 15, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 14th, 2023

Building a better salt substitute: New formula helps reduce high blood pressure
Let's face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium chloride daily, or roughly over a tablespoon a day, much higher than the under 2,300 milligrams experts recommend.
December 14, 2023Source

Is Drinking Ever Good for Heart Health?
You may have read articles about how a glass of red wine a day can improve heart health, or a study that showed how light to moderate drinking, in general, is linked to a lower risk of heart and blood vessel problems. The reality, however, is much more complicated, new research suggests.
December 14, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 12th, 2023

Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments
Almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
December 12, 2023Source

New AI-powered algorithm could better assess people's risk of common heart condition
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)—an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure. The model picks up on tiny variations in a person's normal heartbeat that signify AFib risk, which standard screening tests cannot detect.
December 12, 2023Source

New 'atherosclerosis atlas' sheds light on heart attacks, strokes
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have created an "atlas of atherosclerosis" that reveals, at the level of individual cells, critical processes responsible for forming the harmful plaque buildup that causes heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease.
December 12, 2023Source

Researchers identify distinct mechanisms underlying reading errors in stroke survivors
A new study has unveiled three distinct cognitive deficits contributing to reading difficulties in individuals with left-sided neglect dyslexia, a condition that often follows a right hemisphere stroke.
December 12, 2023Source

New AI-powered algorithm could better assess people's risk of common heart condition
Early detection of atrial fibrillation can reduce the risk of stroke and heart failure, but screening people for the condition has been historically challenging.
December 12, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 11th, 2023

New study reveals latest data on global burden of cardiovascular disease
A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The report provides an update of health estimates for the global, regional and national burden and trends of CVD from 1990-2022 by analyzing the impact of cardiovascular conditions and risk factors across 21 global regions.
December 11, 2023Source

Researcher finds increased risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hereditary lipid disorders
Tigist Wodaje from the Endocrinology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending her thesis, "Hereditary hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease: functional and epidemiological aspects," on 14 December, 2023. The main supervisor is Jonas Brink (MedH).
December 11, 2023Source

Spanish scientists identify molecular mechanisms controlling genes involved in formation of the heart valves
A team of researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has identified the molecular mechanisms that control the activity of genes involved in both the correct formation of the heart valves and the prevention of their subsequent calcification.
December 11, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 8th, 2023

A shape-shifting robotic catheter could make heart surgery safer
A beating heart makes for a formidable surgical arena, but a new robotic catheter could someday equip surgeons to operate in the cardiac environment with greater ease.
December 08, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 6th, 2023

Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds
If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
December 6, 2023Source

Ischemic strokes less severe with left atrial appendage closure in A-fib
For patients with atrial fibrillation, ischemic strokes (IS) are less often fatal or disabling with left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) prophylaxis than with direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) prophylaxis, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
December 6, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 5th, 2023

Both virtual and in-person nutrition visits help to lower cholesterol, study finds
Despite an end to the national public health emergency in May 2023, the use of telehealth remains high, with over 20% of American adults (PDF) taking appointments online.
December 5, 2023Source

Detecting side effects of new drugs on the heart more efficiently
Scientists at the University Medical Center and the University of Göttingen have developed a novel method to predict the side effects of new drugs and therapeutic approaches on the heart more efficiently. The advantage: this method is already effective in a very early test phase, even before preclinical screening in the living organism. The results are published in Cardiovascular Research.
December 5, 2023Source

Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause
How well a woman sleeps—not just how long—as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.
December 5, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 4th, 2023

CVD mortality similar with diuretic, ACE inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker
For patients with hypertension and at least one other coronary heart disease risk factor, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is similar for those receiving a thiazide-type diuretic, calcium channel blocker (CCB), or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
December 4, 2023Source

Eating more oily fish may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, says study
People with close relatives who have suffered from cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish. This is according to a new study led by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal Circulation.
December 4, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — December 1st, 2023

Clinical smart watch finds success at identifying atrial fibrillation
As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health.
December 1, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 30th, 2023

Early rhythm control, lifestyle modification and more tailored stroke risk assessment are top goals in managing afib
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The guideline was jointly published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.
November 30, 2023Source

Lost brain function restored in mice after stroke
Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy.
November 30, 2023Source

Researchers restore lost brain function after stroke in mouse models
Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy. "Communication between nerve cells in large parts of the brain changes after a stroke and we show that it can be partially restored with the treatment," says Tadeusz Wieloch, senior professor of neurobiology at Lund University in Sweden.
November 30, 2023Source

Scientists uncover cellular cause of heart defects in babies born to women with diabetes
When women with diabetes become pregnant, they face not only the typical challenges of pregnancy and impending parenthood, but also a scary statistic: they're five times more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect.
November 30, 2023Source or Source

The impact of implementing a high sensitivity assay for cardiac troponin I on long term outcomes in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom evaluated the use of a high-sensitivity assay to measure cardiac troponin I and its impact on myocardial infarction (MI) risk or other long-term outcomes such as death at five years in individuals with suspected acute coronary syndrome.
November 30, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 29th, 2023

Heart over head? Stages of the heart's cycle affect neural responses
Optimal windows exist for action and perception during the 0.8 seconds of a heartbeat, according to new research. The sequence of contraction and relaxation is linked to changes in the motor system and its ability to respond to stimulation, and this could have implications for treatments for depression and stroke that excite nerve cells.
November 29, 2023Source

Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors
A novel pilot study that combines mindfulness and exposure intervention shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress in survivors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of death in the United States.
November 29, 2023Source

PlaqueTec recruits first ten patients in BIOPATTERN trial
PlaqueTec, a company identifying endotype-specific biomarkers to advance precision medicine for coronary artery disease (CAD), today announced that it has received the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approval to continue its BIOPATTERN trial following recruitment of the first ten patients with CAD.
November 29, 2023Source

Long-standing hormone treatment for donated hearts found to be ineffective, possibly harmful
Doctors managing deceased organ donors routinely treat the donors' bodies with thyroid hormones in a bid to preserve heart function and increase the quantity and quality of hearts and other organs available for transplantation. However, according to a recent clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Mid-America Transplant in St. Louis, routine thyroid hormone intervention is not effective at achieving these goals, and may even cause harm.
November 29, 2023Source

With some forms of traumatic brain injury, non-deployed vets have higher risk of epilepsy than deployed
A study of post-9/11 veterans shows that those with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have never been deployed have a higher risk of epilepsy than those who have been deployed. The study is published in Neurology.
November 29, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 28th, 2023

Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease
Many women with diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy did not receive appropriate postpartum care to reduce their future risk of cardiovascular disease, a study at one health system has found.
November 28, 2023Source

Heart over head? Stages of the heart's cycle affect neural responses
Optimal windows exist for action and perception during the 0.8 seconds of a heartbeat, according to research published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The sequence of contraction and relaxation is linked to changes in the motor system and its ability to respond to stimulation, and this could have implications for treatments for depression and stroke that excite nerve cells.
November 28, 2023Source

High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart disease. Learn what other health conditions high blood pressure can cause.
November 28, 2023Source

New heart organoid model could revolutionize drug development and toxicology studies
Heart disease kills 18 million people each year, but the development of new therapies faces a bottleneck: no physiological model of the entire human heart exists — so far. A new multi-chamber organoid that mirrors the heart's intricate structure enables scientists to advance screening platforms for drug development, toxicology studies, and understanding heart development. The new findings, using heart organoid models developed by Sasha Mendjan's group at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, are presented in the journal Cell on November 28.
November 28, 2023Source

New robotic system assesses mobility after stroke
A new robotic tool developed by a team of experts in computer science and biokinesiology could help stroke survivors more accurately track their recovery progress.
November 28, 2023Source

Radiation therapy could improve cardiac function in heart failure
Cardiologists and radiation oncologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis pioneered the use of radiation therapy -; a strategy typically used against cancer -; to treat patients with a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia.
November 28, 2023Source or Source

Social support needed to reduce the barriers in accessing cardiac rehabilitation
Noted experts in cardiovascular rehabilitation attending the Third Jim Pattison-Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium (Banff, April 21-23, 2023) observed that although cardiac rehabilitation benefits diverse groups of patients and affords the most cost-effective prevention for recurrent events, it is grossly underutilized globally. They concluded that access is the hardest obstacle for patients to overcome. Contributions from the symposium are included in the new supplement to the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published today by Elsevier.
November 28, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 27th, 2023

Dapagliflozin suppresses cardiovascular events in patients with chronic heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus: Study
The DAPPER study was conducted with the National Cardiovascular Center as the principal investigator, with 294 patients participating from 18 facilities in Japan. In this study, researchers investigated whether dapagliflozin suppresses urinary albumin excretion, a sensitive marker of kidney damage, and whether it also suppresses cardiovascular events in patients with chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
November 27, 2023Source

Scientists create patch that may successfully treat congenital heart defects in infants and last a lifetime
Using laboratory engineered tissue, scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have created a full-thickness, biodegradable patch that holds the promise of correcting congenital heart defects in infants, limiting invasive surgeries and outlasting current patches.
November 27, 2023Source

Spanish scientists discover a promising therapeutic target for cardiac arrhythmias
A study led by Guadalupe Sabio and Jose Jalife at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has identified a new signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. The study findings, published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, offer promise of future treatment options for this life-threatening condition.
November 27, 2023Source

Study suggests a complex metabolic basis between alcohol consumption and CVD
A new study identified 60 alcohol-associated circulating metabolites, which appear to produce counteractive effects on the risk of heart disease.
November 27, 2023Source

Study finds one week of night shifts per month does not increase the risk of coronary heart disease
If you clock in for work in the early hours when most of the population is still asleep, you may have heard that it increases the risk of heart disease. But now there is good news from Aarhus University for those of us who work night shifts. A new study shows no increased risk of coronary heart disease if you work up to seven night shifts per month.
November 27, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 24th, 2023

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders.
November 24, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 22nd, 2023

Researchers claim vitamin supplements and new technology can help prevent secondary stroke
Homocysteine is an amino acid associated with stroke and secondary stroke when elevated above normal levels. B vitamins and folate, also known as vitamin B9, can help lower levels of homocysteine and stroke, according to a peer-reviewed editorial published in the journal Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine.
November 22, 2023Source

Semaglutide could benefit millions of Americans with obesity, heart disease
Semaglutide (brand name: Wegovy) has the potential to markedly reduce the risk of heart attacks and other heart-related conditions among millions of Americans with obesity who have also been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, a Yale study shows.
November 22, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 21st, 2023

Apotransferrin shows promise as an early treatment for stroke
Researchers from Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) have discovered that administering human apotransferrin to mice models affected by intracerebral hemorrhage can mitigate the damaging effects of this severe type of stroke. This finding highlights the promising role of apotransferrin as a pre-hospital and pre-triage frontline treatment for all stroke patients. The study has been published in the journal Antioxidants.
November 21, 2023Source

PROFID EHRA trial aims to personalize the prevention of sudden cardiac death after myocardial infarction
The first clinical trial to challenge the routine implantation of a defibrillator in myocardial infarction survivors with heart failure has enrolled its first patient. The PROFID EHRA trial is part of the EU-funded PROFID project, which aims to personalize the prevention of sudden cardiac death after myocardial infarction and involves a consortium of 21 multidisciplinary partners including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
November 21, 2023Source

Study: High blood pressure increasing in low-income adults, while diabetes, obesity on the rise in higher-income adults
A study of more than 20,000 middle-aged U.S. adults found that lower-income status was associated with an increased risk for hypertension compared to other middle-aged adults with higher incomes. Those with higher incomes were found to be at increased risk for diabetes and obesity. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
November 21, 2023Source or Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 20th, 2023

American Heart Association names RCE.ai to innovators' network
The company won this year's AHA competition with a cardiac-injury biomarker-based measurement that could alleviate gaps in the early detection of heart attacks and improve patient care.
November 20, 2023Source

Commotio cordis is real and awareness can save lives, experts say
A new case report appearing in Heart Rhythm Case Reports, details the commotio cordis event experienced by a Romanian basketball player that resulted in cardiac arrest. The case is unique because it is validated and documented by an ECG and video evidence of the event. Swift action by onlookers saved his life.
November 20, 2023Source

Intensive rehabilitation can provide improvements long after stroke event
Lower-extremity constraint-induced movement therapy (LE-CIMT), i.e., high-intensity treatment with exercise six hours a day for two weeks, appears to improve the function of the leg and the ability to walk and move in its environment. The improvements are seen even if a long time has passed since the stroke, and the achieved effects were maintained, as shown in a new thesis by Ingela Marklund.
November 20, 2023Source

Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases
Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Unfortunately, many adults in the United States have CMDs and the rates are on the rise. Now, researchers are working to understand the factors driving those increases by looking into geographical aspects of the food environment like the types and availability of food retailers nearby.Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Unfortunately, many adults in the United States have CMDs and the rates are on the rise. Now, researchers are working to understand the factors driving those increases by looking into geographical aspects of the food environment like the types and availability of food retailers nearby.
November 20, 2023Source

Younger people are more vulnerable to the damaging effects of high blood cholesterol and hypertension, study shows
Young people may be more susceptible to the effects of the risk factors for developing atherosclerosis. According to a study carried out at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), younger people are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of elevated blood cholesterol and hypertension, two of the major modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
November 20, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 17th, 2023

Benefits of adolescent fitness to future cardiovascular health possibly overestimated
There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. However, when researchers adjusted for familial factors by means of sibling analysis, they found a weaker association, although the link between high body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular disease remained strong.
November 17, 2023Source

Zebrafish study demonstrates heart repair via neuroimmune crosstalk
Unlike humans, zebrafish can completely regenerate their hearts after injury. They owe this ability to the interaction between their nervous and immune systems, as researchers led by Suphansa Sawamiphak from the Max Delbrück Center now report in the journal Developmental Cell.
November 17, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 16th, 2023

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults
Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults.
November 16, 2023Source

Researchers developed a gene-editing technology that reduces 'bad' cholesterol
CRISPR was used to edit genes in trial participants' livers.
November 16, 2023Source

UK analysis shows that 3 in 10,000 patients experience cardiac arrest requiring resuscitation during anesthesia
A new study that has examined all cardiac arrests occurring during or soon after surgery in more than 300 UK hospitals over a one-year period has identified that this extremely dangerous and often fatal event occurs in 3 per 10,000 surgeries requiring anesthesia.
November 16, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 15th, 2023

Air pollution found to increase the risk of cardiac arrest
Air pollution is the fourth largest risk factor for premature death. New research from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) shows that even very low levels of air pollution can be associated with increased risk. This does not only apply to larger cities, but also in smaller towns.
November 15, 2023Source

Asian groups in US differ when it comes to cardiovascular disease and its risks
Cardiovascular disease varies greatly across Asian American ethnic groups, underscoring the need to study each individually when it comes to prevention and treatment, according to new research.
November 15, 2023Source

Crispr gene editing shown to permanently lower high cholesterol
Folks with hereditary high cholesterol would be able avoid lifelong medication.
November 15, 2023Source

CVD-21: A novel instrument for predicting and monitoring cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed an instrument that makes it possible to measure 21 biomarkers for cardiovascular disease simultaneously with great precision by means of a simple blood test. The aim is to use this type of tool to improve the prediction of cardiovascular complications and facilitate more personalized treatment for patients. It will also make it easier to monitor the effects of treatment.
November 15, 2023Source

Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health
Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts can help lower cholesterol when eaten as part of a balanced diet.
November 15, 2023Source

Use it or lose it: New robotic system assesses mobility after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness and paralysis in their arms and hands.
November 15, 2023Source

Workplace Flexibility Lowers Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Did the pandemic throw your work schedule upside down? If you now have any more flexibility in how and when you do your work, there's good news: Researchers have found a compelling link between a flexible workplace and a reduced risk of diseases of your heart and blood vessels.
November 15, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 14th, 2023

Bioengineers send cardiac muscle samples into space to study heart cell biology in microgravity
Mount Sinai's Cardiovascular Research Institute is sending bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues into space for the first time on NASA's 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission, which launched Thursday, November 9. The "SpaceX CRS-29" mission is sending scientific research to the International Space Station (ISS), where the samples will stay for approximately 30 days before returning to Earth.
November 14, 2023Source

Dietary sodium intake significantly impacts blood pressure, reveals comprehensive study
In the United States, adults, especially the middle-aged and elderly, often consume an average of 3.5 grams of sodium daily, which exceeds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, World Health Organization (WHO), and American Heart Association recommendations.
November 14, 2023Source

Examining alcohol consumption and epigenetic age acceleration across human adulthood
The alcohol-associated biological aging remains to be studied across adulthood. In their new study, the researchers conducted linear regression analyses to investigate the associations between alcohol consumption and two DNA methylation-based biological age acceleration metrics in 3,823 Framingham Heart Study participants (24--92 years and 53.8% women), adjusting for covariates.
November 14, 2023Source

Health plays a role in older adults' vulnerability to scams, poll suggests
Three out of every four older adults say they have experienced a fraud attempt by phone, text, email, mail or online in the last two years, a new poll shows. Three in ten say they've been victims of at least one scam.
November 14, 2023Source

Researcher helps solve 60-year mystery inside heart
One University of Kentucky (UK) researcher has helped solve a 60-year-old mystery about one of the body's most vital organs: The heart.
November 14, 2023Source

Self-perception of health influences physical activity levels in older adults with arthritis
People with arthritis who report more negative feelings about how they are aging tend to get less physical activity and perceive themselves as less healthy, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medicine. However, self-perception of good health explained the effect of negative thinking — providing an opportunity for clinicians to focus on a patient's outlook on aging as well as their overall health.
November 14, 2023Source

Sleep length and shift work linked to increased risk of elevated blood pressure
Short sleep lengths, daytime napping and even long sleep lengths have been linked to an increased risk of elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, a new study out of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has found.
November 14, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 13th, 2023

A single infusion of a gene-editing medicine may control inherited high LDL cholesterol
A single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, the "bad cholesterol") in people who carry one gene for the inherited condition that results in very high LDL cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attack at an early age, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

Abelacimab significantly reduces bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients with stroke risk
An experimental anti-clotting medication, abelacimab, significantly reduced bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation (or AFib) who were at risk of stroke, according to results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial, presented today as late-breaking science at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

AI technology improves detection of heart disease during and after pregnancy, research finds
Electrocardiogram (EKG) based screening using an artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscope may detect peripartum cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle in pregnant and recently pregnant women, at double the rate of standard obstetric care including clinical EKGs, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

AI tool could help thousands avoid fatal heart attacks
An AI tool that can predict 10-year risk of deadly heart attacks could transform treatment for patients who undergo CT scans to investigate chest pain, according to research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
November 13, 2023Source

Current vitamin D dosing recommendations not high enough for optimal heart health, studies suggest
Low levels of Vitamin D have been shown to be associated with a higher risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke. For this reason, treatment by Vitamin D pills or injections are being investigated as a possible preventative method in these patients.
November 13, 2023Source

Do long episodes of device-detected atrial fibrillation justify anticoagulation?
In patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation the risk of stroke appears low (1% per year) compared to patients with ECG-detected atrial fibrillation, even in patients with long episodes. Anticoagulation can slightly reduce stroke risk, but also increase major bleeding.
November 13, 2023Source

Ground-breaking discovery could pave the way for new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells. This discovery opens up new opportunities for therapeutic intervention to control cholesterol uptake that could complement other therapies and potentially save lives.
November 13, 2023Source

Heart stents may offer alternative to chest pain medication for angina patients
Some patients with chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart may benefit from having a stent implanted, instead of chest pain medications.
November 13, 2023Source

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits
Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy had long-term blood pressure and cardiac benefits if their blood pressure was carefully controlled for the first few weeks after having a baby, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, held Nov. 11--13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science.
November 13, 2023Source

Intensive blood pressure control reduces dementia risk in adults with hypertension
An intensive, four-year blood-pressure intervention significantly reduced the risk of developing dementia among adults with high blood pressure compared to people who received usual care, in a study reported as late-breaking science today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source or Source

New anti-clotting medication found to reduce bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation
An experimental anti-clotting medication, abelacimab, significantly reduced bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation (or AFib) who were at risk of stroke, according to results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial, presented today as late-breaking science at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, held Nov. 11--13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science.
November 13, 2023Source

New drug zilebesiran effectively lowers blood pressure for six months, study finds
A single injection of the experimental medication zilebesiran was safe and effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in people with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure for up to six months, as detailed in the Phase 2 of the KARDIA study, reported as late-breaking science today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

Recaticimab injection every 1-3 months may safely lower bad cholesterol
A new PCSK9 inhibitor (recaticimab) injected every one to three months may work safely and provide more flexible dosing to lower cholesterol, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

Reducing systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mm Hg found to reduce cardiovascular event risk
An intensive three-year intervention to lower the top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg was more effective at preventing death, heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events in adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease, compared to the standard treatment target of under 140 mm Hg, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 13, 2023Source

Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia
A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that the type of transfusion approach used to support adults who developed anemia after a heart attack did not make a significant difference in their likelihood of having another heart attack or dying within 30 days. Participants in the trial were randomized to receive a red blood cell transfusion when their red blood cell counts were in a prespecified range of moderate anemia, which is considered a liberal approach, or when it was more severe, a restrictive approach.
November 13, 2023Source

Study finds rapid blood pressure reduction with low-sodium diet
Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023
November 13, 2023Source

Study shows long-term cardiovascular benefits of tight blood pressure control after pregnancy
Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy had long-term blood pressure and cardiac benefits if their blood pressure was carefully controlled for the first few weeks after having a baby, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science.
November 13, 2023Source

Using deep learning to process raw photoacoustic channel data and guide cardiac interventions
Cardiovascular diseases rank among the top causes of death across the world, and cardiac interventions are similarly very common. For example, cardiac catheter ablation procedures, which are used to treat arrythmias, number in several tens of thousands per year in the US alone. In these procedures, surgeons insert a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into the femoral vein in the leg and navigate their way up to the heart, where the problematic tissue is destroyed using cold or focused radiation.
November 13, 2023Source

Wegovy cuts heart risks by 20% in large trial
In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart after lowering the risk of cardiac problems in patients by 20%.
November 13, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 10th, 2023

Allergic responses to common foods could significantly increase risk of heart disease, cardiovascular death
Antibodies to allergens such as dairy, peanuts may up risk even for people without obvious food allergies, surprising new research reveals
November 10, 2023Source

Antibodies to cow's milk linked to increased risk of cardiovascular death
Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests--and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.
November 10, 2023Source

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recovering after minor stroke
Back home and recovering
November 10, 2023Source

Clinical trial targets fetal heart disorder detection in pregnant women
Some individuals with anti-Ro/SSA antibodies have autoimmune diseases such as lupus or Sjögren's syndrome, but many have no symptoms.
November 10, 2023Source

Top ten steps to improve in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes and care identified
Worldwide, cardiac arrest among hospitalized people of all ages is a high-risk event associated with significant disease and death. To address a growing need to improve the quality standards for responding to an in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) has identified 10 steps that can lead to better patient outcomes and survival.
November 10, 2023Source

Using cardiac MRI to investigate cause of cardiomyopathy in coronary artery disease
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School examining the cause of cardiomyopathy discovered one out of every six patients with coronary artery disease had non-ischemic or dual cardiomyopathy.
November 10, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 9th, 2023

Education is linked to heart health decades later, study finds
Formal education typically occurs in early life, and yet its ramification for cardiovascular health may last for decades, according to study by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology.
November 9, 2023Source

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults found to have second-highest cardiovascular death rate in the US
Separating mortality data for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults from Asian American adults reveals large differences in how cardiovascular disease affects these populations, according to a new analysis.
November 9, 2023Source

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death
Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests — and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.
November 9, 2023Source

The Right Way to Use a Blood Pressure Monitor
What to look for when you're buying a device, and expert tips for getting accurate results
November 9, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 7th, 2023

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies raises cardiovascular disease risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
November 7, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 6th, 2023

AI could revolutionize sudden cardiac death prediction and prevention
Predicting sudden cardiac death, and perhaps even addressing a person's risk to prevent future death, may be possible through artificial intelligence (AI) and could offer a new move toward prevention and global health strategies, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023.
November 6, 2023Source

Experimental wireless pacemaker harvests energy from heart to recharge battery
By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery, according to a proof-of-principle study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 6, 2023Source

High biological age linked to increased risk of stroke and dementia
The study, which was led by Sara Hägg, associate professor, and Jonathan Mak, doctoral student at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, shows that the increased risk persists even if other risk factors such as genetics, lifestyle and socioeconomics are taken into account.
November 6, 2023Source

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study
Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constraints on abortion access were found to be more likely to have cardiovascular complications, like hypertension, compared to peers in states with less abortion access restrictions, according to a new research letter from scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
November 6, 2023Source

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for later arrhythmias
Jiangwei Sun, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues explored the long-term risk for arrhythmias in patients with IBD. The analysis included a nationwide histopathology cohort with biopsy-confirmed IBD in Sweden from 1969 to 2017 (CD, 24,954 patients; UC, 46,856 patients; and IBD-unclassified [IBD-U], 12,067 patients), plus matched controls and IBD-free full siblings.
November 6, 2023Source

Myocardial infarction classified into four stages based on myocardial tissue injury
In an expert consensus statement published online Oct. 28 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, the authors present the classification of four stages of myocardial infarction (MI) based on myocardial tissue injury, culminating in cardiomyocyte and microvascular necrosis.
November 6, 2023Source

People whose genotype supports physical activity found to have lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease
In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes.
November 6, 2023Source

Poor night's sleep can trigger atrial fibrillation the next day
We all know that a lousy night's sleep can leave us feeling drained the next day. Now a study by UC San Francisco has found another reason to catch more Z's: poor sleep is tied to significantly higher odds of experiencing atrial fibrillation (A-Fib)--irregular heartbeats that can lead to blood clots, heart failure, stroke and other heart-related problems--the following day.
November 6, 2023Source

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women
Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.
November 6, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 3rd, 2023

Being taller throughout life may protect against heart disease and stroke
Being taller during the course of a person's lifetime could protect against heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, which analyzed height and genetic data on over 454,000 individuals, is published on the pre-print server medRxiv.
November 3, 2023Source

Everolimus-eluting scaffold found better than angioplasty for CLTI patients with infrapopliteal artery disease
A multi-institution study led by the Prince of Wales Hospital and University of New South Wales, Australia, has found that everolimus-eluting resorbable scaffold treatment leads to better outcomes than angioplasty for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with infrapopliteal artery disease.
November 3, 2023Source

Expanding pharmacists' role for patients with hypertension could prevent 15 million heart attacks and save $1.1 trillion
If pharmacists had a larger role in prescribing medications to control blood pressure, they could prevent more than 15 million heart attacks, nearly 8 million strokes and more than 4 million cases each of angina and heart failure in the U.S. over 30 years, according to a new Virginia Commonwealth University-led study.
November 3, 2023Source

Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury
Extreme heat events are expected to become more frequent and intense in the U.S. due to global climate change. Heat exposure may increase heart strain, cytokine release, and thrombosis, thereby increasing the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
November 3, 2023Source

PTSD symptoms linked to higher carotid atherosclerosis in women
For midlife women, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are associated with higher carotid atherosclerosis and with greater brain small vessel disease and poorer cognitive performance among APOE ε4 carriers, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
November 3, 2023Source

Study identifies new pathway to combat primary cause of cardiovascular disease
The research team's work identifies a molecule called TREM2 as a unique and therapeutically relevant pathway for the treatment of atherosclerosis--a common condition that develops when plaque builds up inside arteries--in preclinical models. Atherosclerosis is a primary cause of cardiovascular diseases, which are the number one cause of death and disability globally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
November 3, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — November 2nd, 2023

An MRI-equipped ambulance: A game-changer for stroke care?
In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and dies from it every three minutes and 14 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When it comes to stroke, experts echo the fact that time is brain.
November 2, 2023Source

Skin-friendly ECG sensor offers comfort without compromise on cardiac care
In a recent study published in Applied Physics Reviews, researchers optimized dry electrode geometries for a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch to enhance its performance and comparability with commercial ECG monitors for remote and point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics.
November 2, 2023Source

The next Apple Watch will reportedly add 3 new health sensors for diabetes, blood pressure, and sleep apnea
Apple continues exploring the potential of health monitoring tools.
November 2, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 31st, 2023

Aortic surgery: What patients need to know — Mayo Clinic
Alberto Pochettino, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic: I'm Dr. Alberto Pochettino, a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in the treatment of aortic disease at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The easiest way for me to describe some of the surgical procedures I perform is to first look at the aorta itself.
October 31, 2023Source

Combining cell types may lead to improved cardiac cell therapy following heart attack
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin--Madison and Academia Sinica of Taiwan have harnessed a combination of lab-grown cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle.
October 31, 2023Source

Is gratitude good for the heart?
A study reveals that gratitude may buffer the negative physiological consequences of stress and overall improve cardiovascular outcomes. In a sample of 912 participants, it was observed that the greater the predisposition to appreciate what is good in the world, the lower the likelihood of suffering an acute myocardial infarction.
October 31, 2023Source

Maryland man who received second pig heart transplant dies, hospital says
The second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig has died, nearly six weeks after the highly experimental surgery, his Maryland doctors announced Tuesday.
October 31, 2023Source

Researchers develop bedside cardiac assessment curriculum that encourages patient-centered communication
Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient's medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing. Physicians integrate this information with knowledge of how disease affects body function to update and prioritize differential diagnoses while providing timely and appropriate care.
October 31, 2023Source

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
Alberto Pochettino, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic: My name is Alberto Pochettino. I'm a cardiovascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I have a special interest in aortic surgery, and today I will discuss the operation known as valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
October 31, 2023Source

Wearable heart monitor ticks all the boxes for better health care, says study
A new compact, lightweight, gel-free and waterproof electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor offers more comfort and less skin irritation, compared to similar heart monitoring devices on the market.
October 31, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 30th, 2023

Identifying the gender characteristics of patients with resistant hypertension
Professor Eung Ju Kim of the Cardiovascular Center, Korea University's Guro Hospital, and his research team identified the gender difference of prescription patterns and clinical prognosis in patients with resistant hypertension for the first time.
October 30, 2023Source

New guidelines: If you've never had a heart attack, don't take daily aspirin until you talk to your doctor
Should you be taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke? New Canadian guidelines released over the weekend suggest it's not for everyone.
October 30, 2023Source

New statement presents first clinical classification of heart attacks based on tissue damage
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) has released the world's first classification of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or heart attack, based on heart tissue damage research that was driven by two cardiovascular investigators within the Ischemic Heart Disease Program of Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center (KCVRC) at Indiana University School of Medicine and Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
October 30, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 27th, 2023

Acupuncture aids outcomes after heart valve surgery
Kim L. Feingold, Ph.D., from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and colleagues randomly assigned (1:1) patients undergoing primary valve surgery via sternotomy to acupuncture (51 individuals) or standard care (49 individuals). Daily inpatient acupuncture sessions started on postoperative day 1.
October 27, 2023Source

TCT: Ticagrelor monotherapy within one month of DAPT noninferior to continued DAPT
For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stopping dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within one month for ticagrelor monotherapy is noninferior and superior to 12 months of ticagrelor-based DAPT, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Circulation to coincide with the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference, held from Oct. 23 to 26 in San Francisco.
October 27, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 26th, 2023

A closer look at heart health: Research shows social factors at play
Now published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a recent Mayo Clinic study of residents living in a mostly rural, 11-county region of southeast Minnesota found that patients with heart failure and multiple social risk factors were more likely than other heart failure patients to experience adverse outcomes such as emergency department visits, hospitalization, delayed recovery and reduced quality of life.
October 26, 2023Source

Mobile stroke units increase odds of averting stroke
Receiving a clot-busting drug in an ambulance-based mobile stroke unit (MSU) increases the likelihood of averting strokes and complete recovery compared with standard hospital emergency care, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian, UTHealth Houston, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and five other medical centers across the United States.
October 26, 2023Source

Tackling heart disease and stroke risks with customized treatment
Two major illnesses in Europe have prompted EU researchers to hunt for cures by grouping affected people.
October 26, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 24th, 2023

An updated test measures how well 'good cholesterol' works
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called "good cholesterol," removes extra cholesterol from the arteries by gobbling up early-forming plaque and transporting it to the liver, which flushes it out of the body. It's an essential job: when too much plaque accumulates in the arteries, it can narrow blood vessels and impede blood flow, or even rupture. This can lead to severe events, including heart attacks and stroke.
October 24, 2023Source

Case report shows promising results using transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke ataxia
In a new case report, researchers at UCLA Health describe promising results using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the management of post-stroke cerebellar ataxia, a debilitating condition marked by impaired coordination and balance.
October 24, 2023Source

Japanese registry finds use of IVUS in coronary interventions reduces mortality and need for coronary bypass surgery
A novel study conducted by a Japanese multicenter registry has revealed the significant benefits of using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in coronary intervention procedures. The comprehensive analysis, which focused on enhancing patient outcomes, has provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of IVUS in improving the success rates of these interventions.
October 24, 2023Source

Older adults from distressed communities attend less cardiac rehab after heart procedures, study finds
Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
October 24, 2023Source

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors
It was 3 o'clock in the morning when Larry Christian awoke to sudden pain in his left hand and arm. He didn't think much of it and managed to fall back asleep. The next day, he got up, and his wife noticed he was bouncing off the walls.
October 24, 2023Source

Q&A: Hypertension expert on optimizing blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition affecting nearly half of U.S. adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48% of Americans have high blood pressure--defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg. A major risk factor for heart disease and other serious health problems, high blood pressure is more common in adults aged 45 and older and disproportionately affects non-white Americans.
October 24, 2023Source

TAVR and Watchman procedures together yield similar outcomes to blood thinners after TAVR for atrial fibrillation
Findings from a trial led by Cleveland Clinic show that patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at the same time as a left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedure using the Watchman device had similar outcomes as patients getting TAVR in addition to medical therapy or blood thinners.
October 24, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 23rd, 2023

Australian national register could help reduce Indigenous rheumatic fever numbers
Australia's First Nations populations are among the world's highest sufferers of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), yet only one in five patients received treatment in 2019.
October 23, 2023Source

Investigating the impact of replacing sedentary time with physical activity on genetic risk of coronary heart disease
A research team led by Dr. Youngwon Kim, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, has conducted a large-scale epidemiological study to examine the potential health benefits of substituting sedentary time (e.g., sitting) for physically active time in preventing coronary heart disease across different genetic risk levels.
October 23, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 20th, 2023

Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?
A recent study published in the PLOS One Journal explored sex differences in how major risk factors relate to hospitalization or mortality due to incident peripheral artery disease (PAD) and whether these sex-based disparities vary across different subpopulations.
October 20, 2023Source

Menopause bring new risks for women's heart health
The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
October 20, 2023Source

Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health
Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts can help lower cholesterol when eaten as part of a balanced diet.
October 20, 2023Source

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Italy evaluated the effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes compared to sedentary controls. They studied the associated molecular and epigenetic mechanisms.
October 20, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 19th, 2023

Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals
Brushing and flossing regularly can keep your smile shining as brightly as ever, but did you know that it could also help protect your heart? Now, researchers in Japan report that an infected mouth could lead to a broken heart.
October 19, 2023Source

Withings BPM Core: The ultimate smart blood pressure monitor
Heart health matters.
October 19, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 18th, 2023

Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke
Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered that turning brain immune cells into neurons successfully restores brain function after stroke-like injury in mice. These findings, published in PNAS, suggest that replenishing neurons from immune cells could be a promising avenue for treating stroke in humans.
October 18, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 17th, 2023

Largest US cardiac database shows excellent long-term survival after surgical aortic valve replacement
The study reviewed 42,586 patients who underwent low-risk isolated SAVR between 2011 and 2019 at 981 different cardiac surgery programs across the U.S. Conducted by eight leading national investigators, the assessment relied on evidence from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Database, with linkage to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Death Index (NDI).
October 17, 2023Source

Novel risk tool could help prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation
New research has found that patients in the U.K. with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation could benefit from a novel prediction tool for assessing the risk of stroke and major bleeding.
October 17, 2023Source

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital
A special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faster. Jonathan Coutinho, neurologist at Amsterdam UMC, is one of the inventors the swimming cap and says, "Our research shows that the brain-wave cap can recognize patients with large ischemic stroke with great accuracy.
October 17, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 16th, 2023

Mutation puts women at higher risk of heart failure
When the PRDM16 gene mutates, heart muscle cells undergo changes in their metabolism. This increases the risk of congenital heart failure in women more than men, as a ECRC research team led by Sabine Klaassen and Jirko Kühnisch reports in Cardiovascular Research.
October 16, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 13th, 2023

Post-stroke irregular heart rhythms don't predict another stroke, study finds
Worldwide, millions of stroke survivors undergo prolonged cardiac monitoring, leading to the discovery of atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats, in up to 1.5 million of these patients each year.
October 13, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 12th, 2023

How your blood vessels tolerate high blood pressure
A research group at Lund University has studied how a molecular sensor located in the blood vessel wall, controls how the vessel compensates for high blood pressure. As we age, the sensor deteriorates, which can worsen vascular damage caused by high blood pressure and consequently lead to secondary diseases affecting the heart, brain, or other organs. In mice, the researchers demonstrate that the absence of the sensor leads to the development of aortic aneurysms.
October 12, 2023Source

Molecular sensor in the blood vessel wall protects against high blood pressure
A research group at Lund University has studied how a molecular sensor located in the blood vessel wall, controls how the vessel compensates for high blood pressure. As we age, the sensor deteriorates, which can worsen vascular damage caused by high blood pressure and consequently lead to secondary diseases affecting the heart, brain, or other organs. In mice, the researchers demonstrate that the absence of the sensor leads to the development of aortic aneurysms.
October 12, 2023Source

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests spiked during pandemic, study shows
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) rose by 19% and survival of those events fell by about 4% during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of emergency medical services' responses in Seattle and King County, Washington. But acute infections of the SARS-CoV-2 virus appeared not to be a primary cause of the changes.
October 12, 2023Source

Study reassures patients on safety of widely prescribed hypertension drug amlodipine
A new paper in the journal Function, published by Oxford Univetrsity Press, finds that a widely prescribed drug for treating hypertension, amlodipine, is not dangerous for patients, despite recent concerns from researchers and clinicians that taking amlodipine may have risks.
October 12, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 11th, 2023

Chronic kidney disease may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest in Hispanic/Latino adults
In a study comparing Hispanic/Latino adults who had a sudden cardiac arrest to a group of Hispanic/Latino adults who did not, 51% of the sudden cardiac arrest cases had a prior diagnosis of chronic kidney disease with 20% of those cases experiencing end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis.
October 11, 2023Source or Source

Feds Hope to Cut Sepsis Deaths by Hitching Medicare Payments to Treatment Stats
Don Smith remembers the moment he awoke in an intensive care unit after 13 days in a medically induced coma. His wife and daughter were at his bedside, and he thought it had been only a day since he arrived at the emergency room with foot pain.
October 11, 2023Source

Listen to your heart: AI tool detects cardiac diseases that doctors often miss
When your doctor listens to your heart through a stethoscope they're listening to the distinctive lub-dub sound made by the heart's valves as they open and close, and straining to detect the subtle squelches and murmurs made when valves leak, stick, or slip out of place.
October 11, 2023Source

Presidential advisory by the American Heart Association: connecting cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health
A recent article published in the Circulation journal investigated the interplay among chronic kidney disease, metabolic risk factors, and the cardiovascular system on morbidity and mortality.
October 11, 2023Source

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification
An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to one in four deaths in the United States. Doctors may be able to target these genes with existing medications — or possibly even nutritional supplements — to slow or halt the disease's progression.
October 11, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 10th, 2023

Advanced imaging reveals altered brain chemistry of babies with congenital heart disease
Researchers at Children's National Hospital used magnetic resonance spectroscopy to find new biomarkers that reveal how congenital heart disease (CHD) changes an unborn baby's brain chemistry, providing early clues that could someday guide treatment decisions for babies facing lifelong health challenges.
October 10, 2023Source

Better benefits from home-based walking than supervised facility exercise in PAD patients
Research led by the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Illinois, found that home-based walking exercise regimens outperformed supervised treadmill physical therapy in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
October 10, 2023Source

Q&A: New thesis reveals mechanisms that regulate cellular defense against oxidants in the heart
My thesis focuses on exploring and clarifying the nature of oxidants and antioxidants, and reveals novel mechanisms that regulate our cellular defense against oxidants in the heart. I highlight that all oxidants and antioxidants are (bio)chemical compounds, meaning that each of them has also its unique biological function in our cells due to its chemical structure, besides being oxidants or antioxidants.
October 10, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 9th, 2023

Cardiac rehabilitation after TAVR underutilized by majority of patients
The vast majority of people who have a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure do not participate in recommended cardiac rehabilitation, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
October 9, 2023Source

Health experts redefine cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and management
Various aspects of cardiovascular disease that overlap with kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity support the new approach. For the first time, the American Heart Association defines the overlap in these conditions as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. People who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease may have CKM syndrome.
October 9, 2023Source

Less than one-third of patients found to enter cardiac rehab after heart procedure
Researchers used clinical registry and health care claims data from over 3,300 patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, in Michigan across 24 hospitals between 2016 and mid-2020, to determine the rate of cardiac rehabilitation participation and the factors associated with its utilization.
October 9, 2023Source

What people with heart disease should know about vaccines today
In some ways, the link between viruses, vaccines and heart health is simple.
October 9, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 6th, 2023

Integrated chronic care in Africa can improve outcomes and save money
Across Africa about 2 million premature deaths each year are caused by the effects of diabetes and hypertension.
October 6, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 5th, 2023

New calculation may help identify aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of death
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a calculation that can help identify moderate aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of dying from the condition. According to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, calculating the patient's mean arterial pressure (AugMAP) is a simple and effective way to identify those patients who may benefit from more aggressive treatment strategies.
October 5, 2023Source

What's that sound? A heart murmur can be innocent or serious
Lubb-dupp. Lubb-dupp. Those are the words that health care professionals often use to mimic the sound of your heartbeat. That steady, regular sound is made by your heart valves opening and closing as blood circulates through your heart.
October 5, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 3rd, 2023

Do your medications and supplements affect your blood pressure?
If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're in good company. Nearly half of the adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many don't even know they have it, according to the American Heart Association.
October 3, 2023Source

Gene discoveries open door to preventing deadly coronary artery disease
An international team of scientists that includes a University of Virginia scientist has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to 1 in 4 deaths in the United States.
October 3, 2023Source

Q&A: Brush your teeth--bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure
It's normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it's so important to practice good oral hygiene.
October 3, 2023Source

Obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger progressive loss of energy generation capacity in the heart
Three major cardiovascular risk factors--obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia (a high blood concentration of cholesterol or triglycerides)--alter cardiac energy production by interfering in the uptake of the metabolic substrates the heart uses to generate energy.
October 3, 2023Source

Real-world study confirms reliability of tool assessing 10-year risk prediction of heart disease
A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013.
October 3, 2023Source

Telestroke program improves stroke care for rural patients
Minutes matter when a patient may have had a stroke, but being far from a physician with advanced training in neurology no longer needs to be a barrier to rapid diagnosis and intervention.
October 3, 2023Source

What happens to our cardiovascular system as we age?
With every pump of our heart, blood courses through our arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients through our body. But as we age, blood vessels can stiffen, blockages can build up, and the system may become prone to inflammation, resulting in increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and other cardiac dysfunction.
October 3, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — October 2nd, 2023

Gulf War illness may increase risk for heart disease or stroke
Military veterans with Gulf War illness may face a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and several risk factors, a new study suggests.
October 2, 2023Source

Rapid telehealth consults found to improve care for rural patients with stroke
Minutes matter when a patient may have had a stroke, but being far from a physician with advanced training in neurology no longer needs to be a barrier to rapid diagnosis and intervention.
October 2, 2023Source

Researchers find education and occupation influence cardiovascular health and mortality
Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes are the most common cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), they account for about 18 million deaths each year. The causes of cardiovascular disease are diverse and complex.
October 2, 2023Source

New study explains why people with obesity are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Obesity is a public health problem worldwide that currently affects more than 40% of adults in the U.S. Alarmingly, more than 9% of the U.S. population had severe (Class 3) obesity in 2020, the highest designation with a weight of 271 pounds or more for a person 5'9" and body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
October 2, 2023Source

Novel vaccine lowers LDL cholesterol independent of statins
Increased LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) in plasma is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and reducing LDL-C levels can decrease the risk of ASCVD.
October 2, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 28th, 2023

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder.
September 28, 2023Source

Rare loss-of-function variants reveal threshold and multifactorial inheritance of dextrocardia
Dextrocardia, a condition where the heart is located on the right side of the thoracic cavity, occurs in approximately 0.83 of 10,000 pregnancies and is often associated with complex congenital heart diseases (CHDs).
September 28, 2023Source

Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Tulane University.
September 28, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 27th, 2023

Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke within 5 days
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a meta-analysis published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of the stroke.
September 27, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 26th, 2023

Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska natives
Lauren A. Eberly, M.D., M.P.H., from the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico, and colleagues conducted a population-based cohort study from January 2015 to December 2019 to examine the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease among American Indian and Alaska Native Medicare beneficiaries (220,598 beneficiaries; median age, 72.5 years).
September 26, 2023Source

New guide to home-based cardiac care is released
The health care landscape has undergone rapid changes in recent years, requiring clinicians and stakeholders to consider innovative ways to provide care in traditional and non-traditional settings. The American College of Cardiology has released a workbook on home-based cardiac care that provides the cardiovascular care team with tools and resources to incorporate high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting.
September 26, 2023Source

Stressed out at work? Men face elevated risk of heart disease
In a recent study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, researchers investigated how job strain and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) interact to increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). They found that men who experienced either job strain or ERI had significantly higher chances of having CHD, with the risk more than doubled for men who experienced both.
September 26, 2023Source

Study examines the benefit of adding yoga therapy as a complementary treatment for heart failure
Previous studies have shown that yoga therapy and lifestyle modifications have improved heart failure patients' quality of life and enhanced their cardiovascular function. A new study, presented at the American College of Cardiology Asia 2023 conference, examines the long-term outcomes of yoga therapy to determine the benefit of adding yoga therapy as a complementary treatment in the management of heart failure.
September 26, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 25th, 2023

Global study provides new insights into women's cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) improves health outcomes and well-being and can reduce death and re-hospitalization rates by 20%. However, programs are underutilized and women are much less likely to participate than men, so they do not reap these benefits.
September 25, 2023Source

High blood pressure in males in late adolescence associated with later increased risk of major cardiovascular events
A study of more than 1 million Swedish men followed for up to 50 years found that higher blood pressure (BP) at age 18 was associated with an increased risk for major cardiovascular events later in life, including heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and mortality. The risk for major cardiac events became elevated beginning at a BP of 120/80 mm Hg.
September 25, 2023Source

World's first self-stabilising walking exoskeleton enters stroke rehab trial
Atalante X is designed to support people with mobility issues
September 25, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 22nd, 2023

Many low- and middle-income countries unprepared for the battle against cardiovascular disease, study finds
Most health care facilities in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases--despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals.
September 22, 2023Source

Physical activity patterns associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors during adolescence
A follow-up study found unfavorable changes in glucose metabolism, HDL cholesterol levels, and body mass index in adolescents whose physical activity decreased between the ages of 15 and 19. Reduced blood pressure were observed among adolescents with increased physical activity.
September 22, 2023Source

Same genes behind heart muscle disorders in humans and Dobermanns
Researchers have made a significant finding in determining the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns. This research helps us understand the genetic risk factors related to fatal diseases of the heart muscle and the mechanisms underlying the disease, and offers new tools for their prevention.
September 22, 2023Source

Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man
Surgeons have transplanted a pig's heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life--only the second patient to ever undergo such an experimental feat. Two days later, the man was cracking jokes and able to sit in a chair, Maryland doctors said Friday.
September 22, 2023Source

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement: What patients need to know
Alberto Pochettino, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic: My name is Alberto Pochettino. I'm a cardiovascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I have a special interest in aortic surgery and today I will discuss the operation known as valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
September 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 21st, 2023

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care
According to recent research, among the 18.6 million heart disease-related deaths worldwide in 2019, 58% occurred in Asia. The conference is designed to discuss, share and critique the latest in cardiovascular disease prevention and care to improve heart health and care for patients on the continent with the largest population and diversity of ethnicities, cultures, socioeconomic status and health care systems.
September 21, 2023Source

Low-income country cardiac imaging procedures remain down post-COVID
Declines in cardiovascular procedure volumes observed early in the COVID-19 pandemic greatly recovered in 2021 in the U.S. and other high-income countries, but not in facilities in lower-income countries, according to a study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
September 21, 2023Source

Socioeconomic factors found to adversely affect most heart failure patients
A majority of Americans suffering from heart failure face substantial socioeconomic challenges, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.
September 21, 2023Source

Study finds decreasing physical activity in adolescence increases risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases
The health benefits of physical activity don't concern just the older population. A study from University of Jyväskylä, UKK institute, and the network of Finnish Sports Medicine Centers examined what happens to physical activity in the transition to adulthood and how the changes in activity are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors.
September 21, 2023Source

Study: B-type natriuretic peptides lose prognostic value for clinical outcomes in LVAD recipients with cardiogenic shock
B-type natriuretic peptide levels have played a vital role in diagnosing and prognosticating heart failure. However, physician-scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have found that BNP levels may not be an effective prognostic tool in heart failure among patients with a ventricular assist device.
September 21, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 20th, 2023

New artificial intelligence tool automates analysis of large-scale cardiac scan databases
Many hospitals maintain their own large cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) databases which, when combined with electronic health records, could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of treatments and inform future health care research and guidelines.
September 20, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 19th, 2023

Men exposed to job stressors have twice the risk of heart disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. according to American Heart Association statistics. In 2020, nearly 383,000 Americans died of heart disease.
September 19, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 18th, 2023

Knowing the genetic cause of high cholesterol predicts disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone, study finds
Having a genetic cause of high cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease more than having high cholesterol levels alone, a Geisinger-led study has found.
September 18, 2023Source

New insights into mysterious blood vessel disease temporal arteritis
The condition causes bulging blood vessels at the temples, which if left untreated, may lead to blindness, stroke or even an aortic aneurysm. The cause of GCA is unknown.
September 18, 2023Source

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study
Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of death from heart attack and stroke during childbirth when compared with women without history of substance abuse, a new Smidt Heart Institute study shows.
September 18, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 15th, 2023

How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
Your GP says you have high cholesterol. You've six months to work on your diet to see if that'll bring down your levels, then you'll review your options.
September 15, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 14th, 2023

Enhancing atherosclerosis diagnosis using ultrasmall calcium carbonate nanoparticles
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of blood vessels, especially certain arteries, due to the local buildup of fibers and lipids (mainly cholesterol) in the inner wall of an artery, causing it to narrow. It is a complex disease that can trigger life-threatening events, such as myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke.
September 14, 2023Source or Source

Experts discuss improving enrollment in acute stroke trials
Clinical trials are a critical step in improving treatments and care for acute stroke patients, and enrolling a large and diverse patient population in trials helps push research forward.
September 14, 2023Source

Henry Ford Health performs first K-Clip procedure in the U.S. to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation
A team of interventional cardiologists from Henry Ford Health's Center for Structural Heart Disease recently became the first in the United States and the Western Hemisphere to repair a heart valve with severe tricuspid regurgitation in a patient using the investigational K-Clip™ Transvascular Tricuspid Repair System.
September 14, 2023Source

Hispanic communities empowered: Understanding the R.Á.P.I.D.O. acronym saves lives from stroke
When someone has a stroke, every second counts. Identifying the symptoms and calling 911 quickly can make the difference between life and death or long-term disability. According to American Stroke Association stroke survey data, only 39% of Hispanic-Latino consumers said they were familiar with the English stroke warning sign acronym, F.A.S.T., and only 42% could correctly name two stroke warning signs unaided.
September 14, 2023Source

New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest
Up to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had clear memories afterward of experiencing death, and while unconscious, had brain patterns linked to thought and memory, report investigators in the journal Resuscitation.
September 14, 2023Source

Q&A: When the beat goes wrong: A cardiologist explains arrhythmias
Lohit Garg, MBBS, grew curious about the workings of the heart from a young age. His interest was tinged with personal heartache as he watched several family members battle cardiac disease, especially his grandfather.
September 14, 2023Source

Researchers identify important new signaling molecule involved in vascular health
In the 25 years since the Nobel Prize was awarded for discovering the role that nitric oxide (NO) plays in the cardiovascular system, researchers have been racing to learn more about how this mysterious signaling molecule works to repair blood vessels damaged by a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event. University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers and their Wake Forest University (WFU) colleagues today announced an important missing piece of the puzzle.
September 14, 2023Source

Researchers pinpoint molecular signature of post-stroke depression
Earlier in 2023, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression after suffering a near-fatal stroke. Fetterman's case of post-stroke depression may be one of the most newsworthy, but it is far from rare: Around a third of all survivors develop depression.
September 14, 2023Source

Variants in the genome interact with each other and with the environment to affect cardiovascular disease risk
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, and collaborators from the Icelandic health care system and Copenhagen University, have published a study in the journal Cell titled "Complex effects of sequence variants on lipid levels and coronary artery disease."
September 14, 2023Source

Walking is a step toward heart health
Walking is an inexpensive form of exercise that many people of various abilities and ages can do. What about those 10,000 steps a day that many fitness apps recommend?
September 14, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 13th, 2023

Cardiac arrest survival lower at EMS agencies serving minority populations
Anezi I. Uzendu, M.D., from Saint Luke's Hospital Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and colleagues examined whether EMS agencies that work in Black and Hispanic communities have lower survival rates for OHCA than agencies in white communities. The analysis included data from 764 EMS agencies, with 82 having a catchment area with primarily Black and Hispanic populations (258,342 OHCAs, from 2015 through 2019).
September 13, 2023Source

Co-crystal improves the water-solubility of active ingredient of aspirin
For decades, researchers have been looking for ways to make the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)--the active ingredient of aspirin--more water-soluble. It's used not only as pain relief, but also to prevent the formation of life-threatening blood clots in heart attacks and strokes. The faster the drug works, the better.
September 13, 2023Source

Hypoattenuation thickening on CT prognostic after left atrial appendage occlusion
For patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), high-grade hypoattenuation thickening (HAT) at follow-up computed tomography (CT) is associated with higher stroke risk, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in Radiology.
September 13, 2023Source

Machine learning shows promise for coronary artery disease risk assessment
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the performance of a machine learning (ML)-based model in evaluating radiomic features to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) and its susceptibility using myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images.
September 13, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 12th, 2023

CT test simulates blood flow to assess risk in patients with angina
In the prospective study, researchers in Denmark assessed the three-year clinical outcomes of patients who underwent CT angiography and CT angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR). CT-FFR uses coronary CT angiography images of the heart, AI algorithms and computational fluid dynamics to simulate the amount of blood flowing through the coronary arteries.
September 12, 2023Source or Source

Death rates after first heart attack have gone down for those without diabetes or with type 2 diabetes, but not type 1
New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2--6 October) shows that following a heart attack, there have been falls in the death rates of both people without diabetes and those with type 2 diabetes, but not those with type 1 diabetes.
September 12, 2023Source

Digital cardiac rehab program found to be more effective in reducing hospital readmission
Digital cardiac rehabilitation programs substantially reduce a person's chance of being readmitted to hospital with heart disease compared to traditional face to face programs, according to a new study by researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.
September 12, 2023Source

Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Do your legs hurt when you walk? Experts on peripheral artery disease want you to know that it isn't normal. The condition can cause serious complications, but it can be managed.
September 12, 2023Source

Research suggests that heart transplantation is safer for adults with single-ventricle CHD than previously thought
UCLA-led research finds that among adult congenital heart disease (CHD) transplant recipients, single-ventricle physiology correlated with higher short-term mortality. But 10-year conditional survival was similar for biventricular and most single-ventricle CHD patients, and notably better for biventricular CHD patients compared to non-CHD heart transplant recipients.
September 12, 2023Source

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients
UCLA-led research finds that among adult congenital heart disease (CHD) transplant recipients, single-ventricle physiology correlated with higher short-term mortality. But 10-year conditional survival was similar for biventricular and most single-ventricle CHD patients, and notably better for biventricular CHD patients compared to non-CHD heart transplant recipients.
September 12, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 11th, 2023

A modified mRNA aids heart attack recovery in mouse and pig models
Severe heart attacks often progress to end-stage heart failure because the dearth of heart muscle cells diminishes pumping power of the heart's left ventricle. The damaged heart, unable to repair itself, deteriorates and enlarges into congestive heart failure.
September 11, 2023Source

Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?
Did you know sudden cardiac arrest is the main cause of death in young athletes? This fact may be surprising. But it has prompted 43 states to require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for all high school students before graduation. In addition, many states now require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools.
September 11, 2023Source

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients
People suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.
September 11, 2023Source

Lowering blood pressure after clot removal may not be safe; should be individualized
Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure readings (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical clot removal.
September 11, 2023Source

Virtual drug quiets noise in heart tissue images
If you've ever tried taking a picture of a puppy, you likely ended up with a blur of fur. Now try reading a stock ticker on the puppy's fur, and you'll have the challenge that faces researchers studying electrical conduction of heart muscle.
September 11, 2023Source

What to know about heart health of young athletes
We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and physical conditioning under the watchful eyes of coaches and trainers, these players seem poised to accomplish physical feats that can bring entire stadiums of cheering spectators to their feet.
September 11, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 8th, 2023

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management
In 2020, CVD caused approximately 4.58 million deaths in China alone. With the nation's rapid development and aging populace, CVD-related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia have surged.
September 8, 2023Source

New genetic variants associated with resting heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk
"This is the largest study of its kind to-date. Besides adding to the list of variants linked to heart rate, the research provides robust causal relationships between heart rate and cardiovascular health," said Marilyn Cornelis, Ph.D., associate professor of Preventive Medicine in the Division of Nutrition and a co-author of the study.
September 8, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 7th, 2023

After using remote, bilingual program, half of patients found to have better blood pressure control
Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7--10, 2023, in Boston.
September 7, 2023Source

Cold weather may pose challenges to treating high blood pressure
Blood pressure among patients diagnosed with hypertension appeared to slightly increase and rates of systolic (top number) blood pressure being controlled during an outpatient visit appeared to slightly decrease during winter months, according to a new study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7--10, 2023, in Boston.
September 7, 2023Source

Community-based, self-measured blood pressure control programs help at-risk patients
Self-measured blood pressure control programs led by community health centers helped at-risk populations, such as those in rural communities or in racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by hypertension, achieve a 12.3% increase in their blood pressure control rates from 2020 to 2022, according to early demonstration project findings to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.
September 7, 2023Source

High blood pressure while lying down linked to higher risk of heart health complications
People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, to be held Sept. 7--10, 2023, in Boston.
September 7, 2023Source

High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the 'E numbers' group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today.
September 7, 2023Source

High intake of several emulsifier E numbers linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the "E numbers" group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today.
September 7, 2023Source

Scientists find disruptions in lipid metabolism might affect platelet production
Scientists unveiled a deeper understanding of megakaryocyte differentiation and blood platelet production, a process crucial for maintaining healthy blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. The study featured in Nature Cardiovascular Research, led by chemist Robert Ahrends from the University of Vienna and cardiologist Oliver Borst from the University of Tübingen, sheds light on the intricate role of lipids--the building blocks of cell membranes--in the formation of these vital blood components.
September 7, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 6th, 2023

Advanced heart surgery options
For generations patients with heart conditions have turned to Mayo Clinic or answers, offering the full spectrum of specialized care and treatment options.
September 6, 2023Source

High dietary intake of added sugars could increase the risk of coronary heart disease
Research indicates that in the association between carbohydrate intake and the risk of coronary heart disease, the type of carbohydrate consumed seems to play a more significant role in increasing the risk of coronary heart disease than the amount of carbohydrates consumed.
September 6, 2023Source

Newly identified cardiac progenitor cells shed light on diversity in complexity of heart formation
A Japanese research team led by the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute has identified for the first time progenitor cells that specifically transform into the contractile cells of the left ventricle during heart development. Identifying one of the diverse progenitor cells involved in the formation of the heart will guide future studies and enable a better understanding of congenital heart diseases.
September 6, 2023Source

Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020, study shows
"The number of people with obesity is rising in every country across the world. Our study is the first to demonstrate that this increasing burden of obesity is translating into rising heart disease deaths," said lead study author and cardiologist Zahra Raisi-Estabragh, M.D., a clinical lecturer at the William Harvey Research Institute in London. "This rising trend of obesity is affecting some populations more than others, particularly Black women."
September 6, 2023Source

Stress test abnormalities reveal more than just cardiovascular risks
The treadmill exercise test with electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as an exercise stress test, is one of the most familiar tests in medicine. While exercise testing typically is focused on diagnosing coronary artery disease, a recent study finds that exercise test abnormalities, such as low functional aerobic capacity, predicted non-cardiovascular causes of death such as cancer in addition to cardiovascular-related deaths.
September 6, 2023Source or Source

Study reveals heart failure insights at single-cell level
In a recent study published in the Nature Cardiovascular Research, researchers used single-cell sequencing methods to examine the cell-intrinsic effects of hematopoietic stem cells with somatic mutations that result in clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), in circulating cells from heart failure patients.
September 6, 2023Source

Treating high risk heart patients with immediate double cholesterol-lowering therapy could save thousands
The study showed that people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes those who have experienced a heart attack or unstable angina, are 47% less likely to die within three years if they start taking a high dose statin and ezetimibe straight away, compared to those only taking a high dose statin.
September 6, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 5th, 2023

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study
The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thinners--like warfarin--in atrial fibrillation patients, particularly in Asian patients. According to a study published in JACC: Asia, this benefit may reverse with increased age and necessitates further follow-up study.
September 5, 2023Source

Large study could lead to better management for patients with aortic stenosis
The diagnosed severity of aortic stenosis strongly correlates with clinical outcomes, new Kaiser Permanente research published in the American Heart Journal shows. But the study also suggests that fine-tuning physician assessment of those patients with moderate aortic stenosis could help improve outcomes and better determine which patients might benefit from surgery.
September 5, 2023Source

Physician-assessed aortic stenosis severity correlates with clinical outcomes, study shows
The diagnosed severity of aortic stenosis strongly correlates with clinical outcomes, new Kaiser Permanente research shows. But the study also suggests that fine-tuning physician assessment of those patients with moderate aortic stenosis could help improve outcomes and better determine which patients might benefit from surgery.
September 5, 2023Source

Researchers discover link between cholesterol and diabetic retinopathy
Advancements that could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, a common complication that affects the eyes, have been identified by a multi-department research team from Michigan State and other universities.
September 5, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — September 1st, 2023

LDL not the be all, end all in heart disease, heart attacks and stroke
Despite advances in treatment for high cholesterol, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) are investigating the role of a form of cholesterol called very-low-density lipoprotein--and their findings may lead to new treatment options in the future.
September 1, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 31st, 2023

Pulmonary embolism deaths, disparities high despite advancements in care
Over the last 20 years, treatments for pulmonary embolism have advanced greatly. Several new therapies were developed alongside widespread adoption of emergency response teams for the condition, which is marked by a blockage of the arteries in the lungs often caused by a blood clot.
August 31, 2023Source

Research reveals how the buxu tongyu granule alleviates myocardial ischemia
Myocardial ischemia, a condition characterized by inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle, affects millions of people worldwide. While the focus of treatment has traditionally been on opening blocked arteries, recent research has shed light on the role of abnormalities in coronary microvessels and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) in myocardial ischemia.
August 31, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 30th, 2023

Can taking statins after a bleeding stroke lower risk of another stroke?
People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared to people who also had an intracerebral hemorrhage but were not taking statins, according to a new study published in the August 30, 2023, online issue of Neurology.
August 30, 2023Source

Research finds high mortality in cardiogenic shock despite extracorporeal life support
The use of active mechanical circulatory support is growing rapidly around the world. The hope is that these systems will improve survival after the most severe form of acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock.
August 30, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 29th, 2023

Anticoagulation shows no benefit after primary percutaneous coronary intervention, says research
Anticoagulation after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not prevent adverse outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 28 at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source or Source

ARAMIS trial finds no benefit of anakinra in acute myocarditis
Acute myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium that can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle and lead to myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmias and death. The disease can occur in individuals of all ages, but is most frequent in the young.
August 29, 2023Source

DICTATE-AHF trial fails to meet primary endpoint with dapagliflozin in acute heart failure
Early initiation of the sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin did not result in a statistically significant improvement in diuretic efficiency relative to structured usual care in hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Early initiation of dapagliflozin in acute decompensated heart failure does not improve diuretic efficiency
Early initiation of the sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin did not result in a statistically significant improvement in diuretic efficiency relative to structured usual care in hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Extended P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy reduces bleeding and ischemic events in ACS patients
Extended P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy beyond 12 months after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) reduces bleeding and ischemic events in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients at high risk for both types of events. That's the finding of late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Inorganic nitrate found to improve safety of coronary angiography in patients at renal injury risk
Inorganic nitrate reduces contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), improves renal outcomes and reduces cardiac events compared to placebo in patients at risk of renal injury undergoing coronary angiography for acute coronary syndrome, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source or Source

Natriuresis-guided diuretic therapy improves decongestion in acute heart failure
A pragmatic natriuresis-guided diuretic approach in patients with acute heart failure significantly increases 24-hour natriuresis without impacting all-cause mortality or heart failure rehospitalization, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Minimized atrial pacing does not benefit patients with sinus node dysfunction, research finds
Atrial fibrillation is common among patients with sinus node dysfunction and is associated with poor outcomes. A meta-analysis previously found an association between higher percentages of atrial pacing and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction, while a post hoc analysis of the DANPACE trial found no association. Randomized trial data are needed on the optimal level of atrial pacing to prevent atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction.
August 29, 2023Source

New study sheds light on the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a common degenerative vascular disease, particularly afflicts men over the age of 60, with up to 8% affected. Characterized by the abnormal dilation of the abdominal aorta, AAA risks a potentially fatal rupture. Despite increasing research efforts, effective pharmaceutical strategies to curb aneurysm growth remain elusive.
August 29, 2023Source

Liver-targeting drug delivered via nanogel carrier reverses obesity, lowers cholesterol in mice
A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug exclusively to the liver of obese mice, effectively reversing their diet-induced disease.
August 29, 2023Source

Natriuresis guided diuretic therapy found to increase natriuresis in acute heart failure patients
A pragmatic natriuresis guided diuretic approach in patients with acute heart failure significantly increases 24-hour natriuresis without impacting all-cause mortality or heart failure rehospitalization, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Proactive diagnostic strategy identifies cardiovascular disease in the community
Active screening of patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) more than doubles new diagnoses of cardiovascular disease compared with usual care, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Presenting non-traditional symptoms, women suffer worse heart disease outcomes than men
More than a dozen medical studies from around the globe show women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues--the No. 1 killer in the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
August 29, 2023Source

Research reveals kidney enzyme as a new target for treatment of high blood pressure
Persistent high blood pressure--or hypertension--can increase the risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
August 29, 2023Source

Study shows benefit of routine genetic testing of dilated cardiomyopathy patients with advanced heart disease
A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine shows the benefit of having patients with advanced disease from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) undergo genetic testing to help identify the inherited heart muscle disease in family members.
August 29, 2023Source

Trial finds no benefit of minimizing atrial pacing in patients with sinus node dysfunction
Minimizing atrial pacing does not prevent atrial fibrillation in patients with sinus node dysfunction, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 29, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 28th, 2023

Ablation more effective than medical therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure, study shows
Atrial fibrillation ablation is associated with lower rates of death, urgent heart transplantation or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation compared with medical therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Acoramidis shows potential to be effective, safe treatment for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
Acoramidis improves outcomes in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) compared with placebo, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

AI analysis holds potential to speed up detection of heart failure
Using AI to interpret images from a handheld ultrasound device is comparable at detecting how well the heart pumps as the gold-standard of diagnosis currently used in the NHS. The breakthrough new findings suggest that the use of AI could significantly speed up heart failure diagnosis waiting times.
August 28, 2023Source

ARREST trial results question need to transport all cardiac arrest patients to centers
A randomized trial involving all hospitals in London, UK, has found no difference in survival at 30 days in patients with resuscitated cardiac arrest in the community who were taken by ambulance to a cardiac arrest center compared with those delivered to the geographically closest emergency department. That's the finding of late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Atrial fibrillation and stroke risk
Researchers have developed a new way of identifying patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial fibrillation'. While not life threatening, the condition increases people's risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. A new study reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation.
August 28, 2023Source

Brain-computer interface and AI helps stroke victim speak through avatar
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August 28, 2023Source

ECLS does not improve survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death in hospitalized patients with acute myocardial infarction. Evidence-based treatment is limited to immediate revascularisation of the culprit lesion. However, mortality remains high, reaching 40-50% within 30 days.
August 28, 2023Source

Exploring the role of hypoxia-inducible factors in vascular smooth muscle cells under panvascular pathologies
As an emerging concept, panvascular diseases encompass a group of cardiovascular disorders characterized mainly by atherosclerosis, involving crucial organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and limbs. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) plays a pivotal role as a major regulatory factor in the cardiovascular system's response to common stressors, such as hypoxia.
August 28, 2023Source

Intravascular imaging-guided PCI associated with lower rate of target lesion failure
Intravascular imaging-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with a lower rate of target lesion failure compared with angiography-guided PCI, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Life in a rural 'ambulance desert' means sometimes help isn't on the way
Annie Jackson can't know whether her sister Grena Prude might have survived had an ambulance been more readily available when she went into cardiac arrest on May 10. But Jackson is convinced her sister would have at least had a chance.
August 28, 2023Source

Mortality data for early extracorporeal life support: ECLS-SHOCK trial
Early extracorporeal life support (ECLS) does not improve survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock who are scheduled for early revascularization, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Novel drugs targets form of previously untreatable life-threatening 'bad cholesterol'
A new drug offers a breakthrough world first treatment for Lipoprotein(a), a largely genetic form of cholesterol that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, announced today by study lead Professor Stephen Nicholls, Director of the Monash University's Victorian Heart Institute and Victorian Heart Hospital.
August 28, 2023Source

Physiology-guided complete revascularization reduces ischemic events in older MI patients
Physiology-guided complete revascularization reduces ischemic events compared with culprit-only revascularization in myocardial (MI) infarction patients aged 75 years or older with multivessel disease, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Price tag on cardiovascular disease in Europe higher than entire EU budget: Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) cost the EU an estimated €282 billion in 2021, according to late breaking research presented at ESC Congress 2023. Health and long-term care accounted for €155 billion (55%) of these costs, equaling 11% of EU health expenditure. The findings are published in the European Heart Journal, and the analysis was a collaborative effort by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the University of Oxford, UK.
August 28, 2023Source

Pulsed field ablation found to be noninferior to thermal ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is as effective and safe as conventional thermal ablation for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source or Source

Opening all arteries best when heart attack strikes in old age: Study
After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack.
August 28, 2023Source

Study shows efficacy and safety of OCT-guided strategy for percutaneous coronary intervention
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is non-inferior to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Switching to NOACs in frail elderly patients with atrial fibrillation increases bleeding risk
Switching vitamin K antagonist (VKA) treatment to a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) in frail elderly patients with atrial fibrillation is associated with more bleeding complications compared to continuing VKA treatment. That's the finding of late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Trial demonstrates potential of acoramidis for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
Acoramidis improves outcomes in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) compared with placebo, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 28, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 25th, 2023

AI analysis finds younger AFib patients benefit from MRI-guided ablation treatments
Younger atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients are most likely to benefit from more personalized, MRI-guided ablation treatments to correct irregular heart rhythms, according to a new artificial intelligence-guided analysis of results from the DECAAF II trial, one of the largest global studies of treatments for heart arrhythmias.
August 25, 2023Source

Cardio or cerebrovascular mortality of AF patients has declined in the UK over 16 years
Patients living with one of the UK's most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, new research has found.
August 25, 2023Source or Source

Cluster of slightly unhealthy traits linked with earlier heart attack and stroke
Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to new research.
August 25, 2023Source

Colchicine does not reduce perioperative AF or MINS in major non-cardiac thoracic surgery
Colchicine does not significantly reduce perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) or myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) in patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.
August 25, 2023Source or Source

ESC statement: Competency-based cardiac imaging delivery needed for effective patient care
Competency-based cardiac imaging delivery is needed for effective and efficient patient care, according to a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) statement published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the ESC.
August 25, 2023Source

European Society of Cardiology calls for competency-based cardiac imaging
Competency-based cardiac imaging delivery is needed for effective and efficient patient care, according to a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) statement published today in European Heart Journal a journal of the ESC.
August 25, 2023Source

First international guidelines on heart muscle diseases published
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiomyopathies are published online today in European Heart Journal. This is the first international guideline document to include all cardiomyopathy subtypes, and the first time that specific recommendations are made for cardiomyopathies other than hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
August 25, 2023Source

Middle-aged adults with cluster of unhealthy traits have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier
Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023.
August 25, 2023Source

Newly published ESC Guidelines provide comprehensive overview of acute coronary syndromes
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on acute coronary syndromes are published online today in European Heart Journal. The document covers the management of unstable angina and all types of acute myocardial infarction.
August 25, 2023Source or Source or Source or Source

NOAH-AFNET 6 trial: Oral anticoagulation not recommended for patients with atrial high rate episodes
Blood thinners (anticoagulants) cause bleeding without preventing stroke in patients with atrial high rate episodes (AHRE), but without electrocardiogram (ECG)-diagnosed atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023 and simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
August 25, 2023Source

Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart
The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart. Find out why the heart-healthy benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks.
August 25, 2023Source

Patients with heart conditions should practice good hygiene to prevent infective endocarditis
Patients with specific cardiac conditions such as valvular heart disease and congenital abnormalities, or those requiring a pacemaker, should practice good dental and skin hygiene to help prevent rare but potentially deadly infections of the heart's inner lining and valves, according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on infective endocarditis, published online today in European Heart Journal.
August 25, 2023Source

Recommendations to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes published
Patients with type 2 diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) than their healthy peers. Advice to lower that risk is launched today in the 2023 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes, published in European Heart Journal.
August 25, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 24th, 2023

Updated imaging recommendations for the management of large vessel vasculitis
The most common types of large vessel vasculitis (LVV) are giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK). The main feature of both is chronic inflammation of the arteries. Rapid management is key to preventing damage to the artery walls leading to blindness or aneurysm.
August 24, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 23rd, 2023

Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health
Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023. The study found that sedentary time accumulated from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage — even in those with normal weight and blood pressure.
August 23, 2023Source

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels
A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.' This matters because LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) significantly contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart attack occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S.
August 23, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 15th, 2023

Arterial stiffness may cause and worsen heart damage among adolescents
Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in the U.S., the University of Bristol in the U.K., the University of Exeter in the U.K., and the University of Eastern Finland. The results were published in Atherosclerosis.
August 15, 2023Source

Experts discuss how heat affects the most vulnerable
Extreme heat threatens the health of vulnerable populations such as children, laborers, and the elderly. A Stanford pediatrician, emergency medicine doctor, and professor of Earth system science discuss how we can best adapt and build resilience--particularly for those populations and communities that are most vulnerable.
August 15, 2023Source

New evidence bolsters theory e-cigarettes may increase stroke risk
There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.
August 15, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 14th, 2023

Scientists uncover new active regions on cell surface receptor, expanding scope for drug targets to treat heart disease
Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, have uncovered new molecular targets on a cell receptor that play a major role in cardiovascular regulation.
August 14, 2023Source or Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 11th, 2023

Lab-grown 'ghost hearts' combine a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient's own stem cells
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people lose their lives to it each year, accounting for 32% of global deaths.
August 11, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 9th, 2023

Doctors' recommendations associated with healthy behaviors among Brazilians with hypertension
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sheds light on the impact of doctors' recommendations on healthy behaviors among individuals with hypertension in Brazil.
August 9, 2023Source

Particulate matter air pollution linked to increased cardiovascular disease death and disability worldwide
The impact of particulate matter air pollution on death and disability is on the rise worldwide, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
August 9, 2023Source

Playing catch-up on weekends may not improve cardiovascular cost of sleep loss
Whether it's work or play that prevents us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, assuming we can make up for it by sleeping in over the weekend is a mistake. New research led by Penn State reveals that cardiovascular health measures, including heart rate and blood pressure, worsen over the course of the week when sleep is restricted to five hours per night, and attempting to catch up on sleep over the weekend is insufficient to return these measures to normal.
August 9, 2023Source

Treating a heart attack before it happens
Imagine getting treatment for a perfectly healthy young heart that would allow it to recover from an otherwise devastating injury decades later.
August 9, 2023Source

The weight loss drug Wegovy reduces serious heart disease
A clinical trial suggests the drug could help people avoid the world's leading cause of death.
August 9, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 8th, 2023

BP measurements inaccurate with undercuffing, overcuffing
Junichi Ishigami, M.D., M.P.H., from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues examined the effects of using a regular BP cuff versus an appropriately sized BP cuff on automated BP readings in a randomized crossover trial of community-dwelling adults.
August 8, 2023Source

Fitbits perform well in capturing circadian rhythms but not sleep time
The findings demonstrate that the efficacy of the commonly worn devices is comparable to research devices that must be issued and recharged at a laboratory. The use of Fitbit and other commercial wearables could expand the scope of future health research to broader populations, including older adults.
August 8, 2023Source

School-based interventions offer opportunity to promote cardiovascular health in adolescents
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly stroke and ischemic heart disease, remain the most common causes of premature death globally. The high incidence of CVD has been attributed to unhealthy lifestyles and obesity.
August 8, 2023Source

Stroke rehab at home is near: Researchers create portable EEG headset
The world of at-home stroke rehabilitation is growing near, incredible news for the 795,000 people in the United States who annually suffer a stroke. A new low cost, portable brain-computer interface that connects the brain of stroke patients to powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation purposes has been validated and tested at the University of Houston.
August 8, 2023Source

Wegovy lowered users' heart risks in new trial
Taking the medication cut the risk of serious heart problems by 20%, drug maker Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday.
August 8, 2023Source

Wireless EEG headset could enable at-home stroke rehabilitation
The world of at-home stroke rehabilitation is growing near, incredible news for the 795,000 people in the United States who annually suffer a stroke.
August 8, 2023Source

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Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 7th, 2023

A wake-up call for kids' poor heart health
Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke at a young age.
August 7, 2023Source

Awareness of vaping risks key to reducing e-cigarette use among young people
The 15- to 30-year-olds in the U.K. who perceived e-cigarettes as harmful were 40% less likely to use them compared to those who do not consider them harmful. Yet only 53% of those using e-cigarettes at least monthly said they had seen warning labels on packaging, finds research from The George Institute for Global Health.
August 7, 2023Source

Extracting blood-induced color changes on the face for non-contact heart rate estimation
Heart rate (HR) estimation is an essential component of health monitoring, and provides useful insights regarding the physiological and emotional state of humans. In the past decade or so, researchers have explored newer approaches for contactless HR estimation, primarily to overcome the discomfort or dermatitis associated with conventional methods that require physical contact.
August 7, 2023Source

New blood-pressure related measure predicts health outcomes in patients in intensive care
Critically ill patients with circulatory shock--when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to the rest of the body, often as a result of heart failure, sepsis, or hemorrhage--require close monitoring and treatment, especially to maintain adequate blood pressure to prevent injury to important organs.
August 7, 2023Source

Nairobi's slum residents are 35% more likely to suffer from high blood pressure than those in rural areas
Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries.
August 7, 2023Source

New treatment method reduces size and increases stability of atherosclerotic plaque on arterial walls
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up inside artery walls. This can lead to plaque formation, which can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes.
August 7, 2023Source

Planks and wall sits are best for lowering blood pressure--here are six more reasons they're such great exercises
If you were told to do more exercise to lower your blood pressure, you might think you'd need break out you running gear or hit the weights. But one of us (Jamie) recently published research that found exercises that you hold in a static position, such as planks and wall sits, are actually the best way to reduce blood pressure.
August 7, 2023Source

Survey of CVD programs finds more resources needed for heart disease and stroke risk in youth
More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital.
August 7, 2023Source

Survey: Not enough resources available to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care
More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital.
August 7, 2023Source

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders
Studies have linked RHR to cardiovascular disease and mortality, but these are possibly influenced by disease status and various confounding factors. Mendelian randomization (MR) uses genetic variants associated with RHR as proxies, reducing the risk of confounders and reverse causation.
August 7, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 4th, 2023

Johnson & Johnson gets FDA approval for heart treatments that don't require X-rays
Select products can now be used without exposing patients and providers to radiation.
August 4, 2023Source

New method for assessing the structural changes in cardiac arrhythmia
A multidisciplinary study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) presents a new method for assessing the structural and electrophysiological changes, called atrial remodeling, produced in the heart of patients with atrial fibrillation, one of the most frequent forms of cardiac arrhythmia.
August 4, 2023Source or Source

Prenatal diagnosis matters: Linked to earlier surgery for congenital heart disease
A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has shown that prenatal diagnosis, or diagnosis before a baby is born, is associated with earlier surgery for babies with congenital heart defects, the most common birth defects affecting nearly 1% of all live births.
August 4, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 3rd, 2023

Disparities in Black adults' stroke risk factors persist; risk factor control reduces gap
Significant stroke risk factor disparities exist between Black adults and non-Black adults who have had a stroke. However, after one-year of intensive medical intervention, some of the risk factors that increase the risk of stroke were reduced in the Black adults, according to research published today in Stroke.
August 3, 2023Source

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia
Kaikai Lv, M.D., from The Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital in Beijing, and colleagues conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to examine the causality of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components on BPH using summary-level data from genome-wide association studies. Data were included for 26,358 BPH cases and 110,070 controls.
August 3, 2023Source

Fatal heart disease has plummeted since 1990, but progress has stalled
After decades of decline, fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three major risk factors: smoking, drinking, and obesity.
August 3, 2023Source

Procedure for treating adults with severe stroke is also safe and effective for treating children, research shows
A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting noted that mechanical thrombectomy, a standard treatment for adults with a large vessel occlusion, a type of severe ischemic stroke, is also safe and effective for treating children.
August 3, 2023Source

Stroke risk factor disparities between Black and non-Black adults may be resolved with intensive care
Significant stroke risk factor disparities exist between Black adults and non-Black adults who have had a stroke. However, after one-year of intensive medical intervention, some of the risk factors that increase the risk of stroke were reduced in the Black adults, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
August 3, 2023Source

Study reveals significant difference in cardiomyopathy genes between Black and white patients
Although at greater risk, a new study found that patients of African ancestry with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) were less likely to have clinically actionable variants in DCM genes than those of European ancestry. LSU Health New Orleans is one of the 25 clinical sites nationally that enrolled participants in the study. Professor and Chief of Cardiology Dr. Frank Smart leads the LSU Health New Orleans site.
August 3, 2023Source

Study reveals unexpected importance of the thymus in adults
The thymus gland--which produces immune T cells before birth and during childhood-- is often regarded as nonfunctional in adults, and it's sometimes removed during cardiac surgery for easier access to the heart and major blood vessels.
August 3, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — August 1st, 2023

Drop in LDL cholesterol greater with low-, moderate-intensity statins for seniors
Giulia Corn, Ph.D., from the Danish Cancer Society Research Center in Copenhagen, and colleagues examined the association between age and LDL-C reduction by statins in a nationwide, register-based cohort study in Denmark from 2008 to 2018. Data were included for 83,958 simvastatin or atorvastatin initiators with LDL-C measurements before and during statin use (12 percent aged 75 years or older).
August 1, 2023Source

Predicting heart failure with longitudinal urine patterns and changing kidney markers
They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; knowing which preventive treatment to administer to which patient could undoubtedly up that yield. Now, an international research team led by Osaka University has identified an important treatment target that could help prevent patients from developing a serious heart condition in the future.
August 1, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 28th, 2023

Artificial neural networks can localize extra heartbeats, study shows
Additional heartbeats from cardiac chambers, so-called ventricular extrasystoles, may be associated with severe diseases. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) use machine learning for their non-invasive localization. This may facilitate and improve future diagnosis and therapy.
July 28, 2023Source

Researchers find an epigenetic key that unlocks common deadly cancers
Early on, every stem cell faces a fateful choice. During skin development, for instance, the embryonic epidermis begins as a single layer of epidermal progenitor cells. Their choice is to become a mature epidermal cell or switch to becoming a hair follicle cell. This so-called fate switch is governed by the transcription factor SOX9. If the progenitor cell expresses SOX9, hair follicle cells develop.
July 28, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 27th, 2023

A Philadelphia surgeon is a leader in robotic heart surgery. Why aren't more following?
Cardiothoracic surgeon Francis Sutter sits in a corner of a darkened operating room at Lankenau Medical Center, his head buried in what looks like a large virtual-reality headset.
July 27, 2023Source

Coros just made the most comfortable heart rate monitor I've ever tested
The Coros Heart Rate Monitor mounts on your arm so you can forego the discomfort of a traditional chest strap. And it works just as well.
July 27, 2023Source

Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat
Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures. Their goals include creating better in vitro platforms for discovering new therapeutics for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about one in every five deaths nationally, and using 3D-printed cardiac tissues to evaluate which treatments might work best in individual patients.
July 27, 2023Source

Harvard researchers develop ink that enables 3D printing of beating heart tissues
Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures. Their goals include creating better in vitro platforms for discovering new therapeutics for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about one in every five deaths nationally, and using 3D-printed cardiac tissues to evaluate which treatments might work best in individual patients.
July 27, 2023Source

Low dose aspirin does not help some older adults trying to avoid a stroke, study finds
A Monash University-led study has found that the risk of brain bleeding outweighs any potential benefit of reducing the risk of strokes in healthy older adults who take daily low dose aspirin.
July 27, 2023Source

How to improve CPR rates in Australian migrant communities
CPR can double someone's chances of surviving a cardiac arrest in the community, but new research published in BMJ Open finds Australians born overseas lack the support and opportunity to learn. The researchers explore ways to improve CPR training rates.
July 27, 2023Source

Organization launches next-generation adult cardiac surgery risk calculator
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has launched its next-generation Operative Risk Calculator to assess the risk of adult cardiac surgery operations.
July 27, 2023Source

Researchers find prognostic indicators among people with diabetes and coronary artery disease
Several biomarkers have been studied as prognostic indicators among people with diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic value of neutrophil counts and the Gensini score in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
July 27, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 25th, 2023

Only 60% of at-risk women report getting counseled on heart health at their postpartum visit
Despite having risk factors for heart disease, only 60% of women reported receiving counseling on optimizing their heart health, which includes healthy eating, exercise and losing weight gained during pregnancy at their six-week postpartum visit between 2016 and 2020, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.
July 25, 2023Source

Protein found to protect females against obesity
Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese. A risk factor for several diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COVID-19, obesity is an important and growing public health concern.
July 25, 2023Source

Research pinpoints inflammation source behind atherosclerosis
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas have discovered in mice how high cholesterol causes blood vessels to become inflamed, a necessary prerequisite for atherosclerosis--the "hardening of the arteries" responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.
July 25, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 21st, 2023

American Heart Association invests in the future of heart and brain health research
More than 100 scientists from across the U.S. are receiving special grants to support their research work in finding innovative solutions to fight heart disease and stroke. The grants, totaling $20 million, are part of the Second Century of Science Initiative of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives.
July 21, 2023Source

How extreme temperatures can increase stroke risk
Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase your risk of heat-related issues, such as dehydration and heat stroke. Those weather extremes also can increase stroke risk for some people. Dr. Robert Brown, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says if you or someone you know experiences stroke symptoms in the heat, call 911, as stroke is a medical emergency.
July 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 20th, 2023

A pragmatic approach for the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence
Symptom-driven electrocardiogram (ECG) recording plays a significant role in the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence (AFR). However, making timely medical contact whenever symptoms occur may not be practical.
July 20, 2023Source

A novel drug screen identifies potential new therapy to lower bad cholesterol levels
The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. But many people would be surprised to learn that this painting offers the first evidence of a disease called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Close examination of her hands reveals the presence of xanthomas, a condition where fat builds up under the skin.
July 20, 2023Source

Cause of sleep disturbance in cardiac disease identified: Ganglia play previously unrecognized role
About one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. In a paper published in the journal Science, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland.
July 20, 2023Source

Differences identified according to ejection fraction in heart failure
Patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) have significant differences according to left ventricular ejection fraction, according to a study recently published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
July 20, 2023Source

Disrupting the circadian clock speeds up stroke onset and shortens lifespan, finds study
Long-term circadian disruption in a rat model of high blood pressure accelerated stroke onset and shortened lifespan, according to researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Researchers also discovered the rhythmic nightly drop in blood pressure typical in healthy animals seemed to disappear in rats exposed to shifting light schedules.
July 20, 2023Source

New study shows Black cancer survivors face increased mortality from heart disease
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with white cancer survivors.
July 20, 2023Source

One pill doesn't fit all: Cholesterol study reveals effects on lung function and brain size
One of the world's largest studies on the impact of cholesterol-lowering medication has highlighted an issue with a new class of drugs that could impair lung function in some patients.
July 20, 2023Source

Promising new drug could manage high blood pressure for up to six months with a single injection
A new drug could help lower persistent high blood pressure for up to six months following a single injection, a study suggests. If successful, the drug—zilebesiran—would provide a more convenient method for the management of high blood pressure, which is routinely treated through daily tablets.
July 20, 2023Source

Symptom relief and healthy habits are top goals for treating chronic heart disease
For the more than 20 million people in the U.S. with chronic coronary disease, a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle are the best ways to prevent worsening health, according to the latest joint guideline for chronic coronary disease from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
July 20, 2023Source

Health — Heart Disease & Strokes — July 19th, 2023

Cardiac rehabilitation reduces risk of death years after heart surgery, still underutilized
For millions of Americans who have heart surgery or experience cardiovascular complications, like heart attack or heart failure, they may be encouraged to participate in cardiac rehabilitation. The medically supervised program combines lifestyle changes, education and physical activity to help patients recover and reduce their risk of future problems.
July 19, 2023Source

Can artificial intelligence reduce invasive testing and improve cardiac diagnostics?
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide. In many cases, quantifying left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)--or how much blood the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction--is critical to optimize decision-making and treatment decisions, particularly for acute coronary syndromes like heart attacks or unstable angina.
July 19, 2023Source

Deep learning-based handheld device improves atrial fibrillation detection
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Symptom-driven electrocardiogram (ECG) recording plays a significant role in the detection of post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence (AFR).
July 19, 2023Source

Hmong Americans may have strokes at much younger ages
Hmong American adults who have a stroke tend to be much younger than their white counterparts and may be more likely to have a less common type that causes bleeding in the brain, a new study suggests.
July 19, 2023Source

New method could make post-stroke motor rehabilitation more effective and affordable
The longest nerve in the human body starts in the brain and meanders its way down the neck and into the chest, where it splits into separate branches, winding its twisting tendrils to touch each internal organ. Known as the "information superhighway" and aptly named from the Latin word meaning "wanders," the vagus nerve is a bundle of fibers responsible for the parasympathetic nervous system: digestion, heart rate, breathing.
July 19, 2023Source

Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Relearn Dexterity
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a soft robotic glove that can assist stroke patients to relearn how to perform dexterous tasks with their hands. The glove contains soft actuators that helps patients to move their fingers as they perform tasks, and sensors that help to create tactile sensations.
July 19, 2023Source

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3D heart modelling offers non-invasive diagnosis and treatment options for aortic stenosis
The 3D printing of intricate anatomical structures has become increasingly sophisticated in line with advances in imaging technology, with the use of printed phantoms facilitating the more detailed manipulation of a simulated valve's anatomy and control of blood flow behavior.
April 4, 2023Source

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A heartbeat in a dish: Growing specialized heart cells
Detailed examinations of the heart have revealed the pivotal role of the left ventricle--it's the area of the heart that develops first and provides the force to pump blood around our bodies. Crucially, it is also the area most commonly implicated in heart disease and heart attacks and it is the area most prone to suffering the cardiotoxic effects of certain drugs.
April 25, 2023Source

A novel strategy for cardiac repair using stem cell--derived progenitor cells and cell-seeding matrix patches
Myocardial infarction (MI) and the resulting heart failure remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cell therapy by implantation of stem/progenitor cells and their derived cardiovascular cells offers new opportunities to repair infarcted hearts.
June 6, 2023Source

Adolescents, young adults with advanced heart disease show desire to take active role in medical care decisions
Adolescents and young adults with advanced heart disease are at high risk of dying in the hospital, often require invasive treatment and experience significant symptoms that impact their quality of life.
May 5, 2023Source

Abdominal aortic aneurysm: New treatment may reduce size; COVID infection may speed growth
The intravenous delivery of immune-modulating cells may someday slow the expansion of bulges in the aorta, known as abdominal aortic aneurysms. A second study found evidence that a COVID-19 infection may promote the enlargement of these dangerous bulges.
May 11, 2023Source

AI tool can predict the chance of cardiac events
What if your physician could predict if-;or when-;you might experience a heart attack, cardiac arrest or another heart-related problem?
May 2, 2023Source

Algorithm to calculate LDL or 'bad' cholesterol outperforms other equations, study shows
In a new large, comprehensive analysis that looked at data from more than 5 million patients, the Martin/Hopkins method developed by Johns Hopkins researchers to calculate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol--so-called bad cholesterol--produces higher accuracy rates than the nearly two dozen other available equations.
June 27, 2023Source

An overview of the relationship between the exposome and cardiovascular health
In the nature versus nurture approach to understanding diseases, the exposome has emerged as a complementary concept to the genome. It refers to the cumulative impact of environmental exposures over an individual's lifetime on their health.
June 8, 2023Source

Are high-power chargers for electric vehicles safe for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices?
CIEDs such as pacemakers (PMs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) systems, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) represent the primary treatment option or adjuncts for arrhythmia/heart failure treatment.
April 20, 2023Source

Artificial intelligence could improve heart attack diagnosis to reduce pressure on emergency departments
An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh published in Nature Medicine.
May 11, 2023Source

As US Life Expectancy Falls, Experts Cite the Health Impacts of Incarceration
After spending 38 years in the Alabama prison system, one of the most violent and crowded in the nation, Larry Jordan felt lucky to live long enough to regain his freedom.
April 27, 2023Source

Assessing the accuracy of artery models
Hokkaido University researchers have analyzed the suitability of a smooth, flexible and transparent material used to make model arteries for use in medical teaching and surgical training.
April 11, 2023Source

Assessing the cardiac risks of cobalt in hip replacements
A technique for measuring the cardiac risk associated with cobalt-containing hip replacements has been highlighted for the first time in research at the University of Strathclyde.
April 14, 2023Source

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Bacteria with a taste for inflammation could help protect against heart disease
Some microbes in the guts of humans and mice may help control the buildup of plaque in arteries, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, by gobbling up a group of inflammatory chemicals before they can circulate in the body.
June 9, 2023Source

Bad Sleep Cuts Years Off Your Life, but Exercise Can Save You
Experts recommend most adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. If you're among the roughly one-third of people who sleep less (or more), regular exercise may help you dodge possible long-term health consequences like heart disease and early death.
April 11, 2023Source

Bariatric surgery before AF ablation reduces arrhythmia recurrence risk
A new study shows that overweight patients who have bariatric surgery before undergoing ablation reduce their risk of the arrhythmia returning. This is the first study to look at the relationship between weight loss surgery and atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.
May 9, 2019Source or Source

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Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia
Brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency at birth is one of the main causes of death in newborns worldwide. Using a small animal model, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and DZNE tested treatment with 25 different active agents.
July 3, 2023Source

Cardiac arrest in hospital: Survival a matter of resources, finds researcher
Hospital inpatients have better prospects of surviving a cardiac arrest in large hospitals and well-resourced wards, and daytime cardiac arrests are also associated with better chances of survival, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows.
April 18, 2023Source

Cardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics
Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.
May 30, 2023Source

Catheter-directed thrombolysis beneficial for pulmonary embolism
David Planer, M.D., from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to compare the efficacy and safety of CDT and other therapeutic options for patients with intermediate- or high-risk pulmonary embolism. Data were included from 44 randomized controlled trials and observational studies with 20,006 patients.
June 20, 2023Source

Cause and cure discovered for common type of high blood pressure
Researchers have found that the cause of a common type of high blood pressure originates in a tiny benign nodule, present in one-in-twenty people with hypertension. The nodule produces a hormone, aldosterone, that controls how much salt is in the body. The new discovery is a gene variant in some of these nodules which leads to a vast but intermittent overproduction of the hormone.
June 8, 2023Source

Childhood trauma linked to reduced vascular function and diminished sleep quality
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to reduced vascular function and diminished sleep quality in young adults, according to a study at the University of Iowa. In addition, researchers found that poor sleep efficiency may contribute to vascular dysfunction with increasing ACEs exposure.
April 21, 2023Source

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary vascular disease and left heart disease are not mutually exclusive, find researchers
A long-term analysis designed by Christian Gerges and Irene Lang at the Department of Medicine II of the University Hospital Vienna and MedUni Vienna indicates that one third of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) also have left heart disease.
April 27, 2023Source

Clinical trial of a novel AI system to triage chest pain is underway
More than 70 people presenting at Singapore General Hospital's emergency room with chest pain have been recruited to a new randomized controlled trial of a novel AI-based cardiac risk stratification tool that can rapidly and in real-time identify people whose chest pain is a sign of more serious trouble.
April 21, 2023Source

Commotio cordis is extremely rare but quick action is essential: Call 911, begin CPR and use AED
Commotio cordis is an extremely rare and highly unusual cardiac event, yet it is vitally important for everyone to be aware of and recognize how to take action quickly in any type of cardiac emergency. According to the American Heart Association, quick recognition of the cardiac emergency and immediately beginning the 3 most important steps in the chain of survival are critical: 1) call 911, 2) begin CPR and 3) defibrillate with an automated external defibrillator or AED.
April 18, 2023Source

Communication may guide family members' decisions after sudden cardiac death
Improving communication among death investigators, health care professionals and family members after a relative's sudden cardiac death may help relatives understand the cause of death and influence their decision to seek follow-up screening for inherited heart conditions, according to new research published today in í.
April 4, 2023Source

Could fixing a problem with the heart be good for your brain?
People who have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation that is treated with a procedure called catheter ablation may have a reduced risk of dementia compared to those who are treated with medication alone.
April 18, 2023Source

CT scan best at predicting heart disease risk in middle age
Scan beats genetics to gauge risk
May 23, 2023Source or Source

Custom-made robotic hearts beat true
Soft, 3D-printed models generated from medical scans could help tailor treatments for cardiac disease.
April 25, 2023Source

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Daily folate consumption may be beneficial in reducing all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds
Research suggests that folate may be a modifiable factor in diabetes prevention. Folate consumption from foods or supplements also prevents CVD in the general population.
April 28, 2023Source

Daily statin medication could improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with HIV
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV in the first large-scale clinical study to test a primary cardiovascular prevention strategy in this population.
April 11, 2023Source or Source

Defibrillators used in just 10% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, study shows
The research drew upon data from the East of England Ambulance Service and The Circuit, the national defibrillator network developed by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The Circuit maps the location of defibrillators across the whole of the UK, so that emergency services can direct bystanders to the nearest defibrillator in the event of a cardiac arrest.
June 6, 2023Source

Detecting, predicting and preventing aortic ruptures with computational modeling
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes the wall of a person's aorta, the largest artery in the body, to weaken and bulge outward. If left untreated, it can continue to grow and eventually rupture, which can lead to life-threatening bleeding.
April 4, 2023Source

Device Moves Esophagus for Cardiac Ablation Procedure
At present, the esophagus can lie very near to the target tissue during cardiac ablation, leading to esophageal injury in many patients. This device is advanced down the esophagus and applies gentle suction to the esophageal wall to move the esophagus gently to one side, away from the ablation equipment, creating a small space in which the surgeon can perform the procedure more safely.
June 8, 2023Source

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Effective management of cardio-metabolic risk factors linked to the built environment
Cardiovascular disease is still one of the two leading causes of non-communicable disease burden and death in North America. A growing body of evidence has linked the built environment to cardiovascular disease risk. A tried and tested approach to preventing cardiovascular disease is to target modifiable risk factors, such as physical activity.
June 9, 2023Source

Endothelial deletion of the Wt1 gene affects coronary vessel formation and myocardial development
How is the mammals' heart formed? What role do endothelial cells play? Do the same pathways and genes involved in the formation of the embryonic heart also play a role in repair processes? A new study conducted by a team from the Faculty of Biology and the Institute of Biomedicine of the UB (IBUB) reveals that the deletion of the Wt1 gene in endothelial cells during the early stages of coronary vessel formation affects the correct development of the heart in embryonic stages.
April 4, 2023Source

Endovascular treatment found to be more likely to prevent amputation or death for limb-threatening artery disease
In patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) due to atherosclerosis affecting the arteries below the knee, data from the first clinical trial of its kind shows that a best endovascular treatment first revascularization strategy was more likely to prevent major amputation and death than a vein bypass first strategy.
May 2, 2023Source

Examining percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion therapy
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is increasing in incidence and prevalence worldwide. AF significantly increases the risk of intracardiac thrombus formation and, if left untreated, ischemic stroke.
May 26, 2023Source

Experimental cancer drug may slow inflammation linked to heart disease
An experimental drug already tested as a potential treatment for cancer, lung, and Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of atherosclerosis that leads to heart disease, a new study shows.
June 8, 2023Source or Source

Experimental findings bring hope for faster and better recovery after stroke
An effective treatment for most stroke victims--even those who, today, are unable to gain access to care within the first few hours. This is the goal of an experimental method that has been tested with great success in an international study headed by the University of Gothenburg.
June 8, 2023Source

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Fear and language barriers keep some Latino people from performing CPR
At a CPR class in Spanish in central Virginia, some members of the Latino community say they recognize that the technique can save someone whose heart stops beating. But they acknowledge that fear and uncertainty might keep them from providing critical care.
June 2, 2023Source

First beating-heart transplants from cardiac death donors
Using an organ from a donor who underwent cardiac death, Stanford Medicine surgeons transplanted a heart while it was beating--the first time such a procedure has been achieved.
April 21, 2023Source

Five types of heart failure identified using AI tools
Five subtypes of heart failure that could potentially be used to predict future risk for individual patients have been identified in a new study led by UCL researchers.
May 26, 2023Source

Five-year composite outcome similar for TiNO-coated stent, everolimus-eluting stents
For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), titanium-nitride-oxide (TiNO)-coated stents do not improve long-term outcomes in terms of a composite outcome over third-generation everolimus-eluting stents (EES), according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Cardiology to coincide with EuroPCR, the official annual meeting of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, held from May 14 to 17 in Paris.
May 30, 2023Source

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Gynecologic procedures may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study showed that hysterectomy alone, hysterectomy with oophorectomy, and tubal ligation were all associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
May 11, 2023Source

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Heart attack patients with concurrent COVID-19 have higher mortality risk, research shows
New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that patients who went to a hospital with a heart attack and were simultaneously sick with COVID-19 were three times more likely to die than patients experiencing a heart attack without a COVID-19 infection.
June 8, 2023Source

Heart Disease Risk May Spike Risk for Muscle, Joint Problems
When she was in her 60s, Carole E., a retired accountant's assistant in Albuquerque, NM, started having neck pain. She found out that three of her neck vertebrae were compressed and her whole spinal canal was narrow.
June 27, 2023Source

High blood pressure, pregnancy complications may greatly raise moms' future heart risks
Women who have high blood pressure before they become pregnant may be twice as likely as those who don't to develop cardiovascular disease within a decade of giving birth, new research finds.
May 12, 2023Source

High-fat diet 'turns up the thermostat' on atherosclerosis, finds study
In a recent study, researchers determined that derivatives of natural emulsifiers such as phospholipids found in high-fat, high-cholesterol diets can promote atherosclerosis via gut bacteria interactions with the immune system. This study could pave the way for targeted interventions for individuals who are at risk for developing heart disease.
May 11, 2023Source

Higher cardiovascular risk score linked to lower cognitive function
A risk calculator used to predict cardiovascular disease also may help predict a person's poor cognitive function, new research suggests.
May 30, 2023Source

How a mutation causes lethal arrhythmia in humans
Abnormalities in CALM genes, which are responsible for producing the ubiquitous calcium-binding messenger protein calmodulin--or CaM--are known to cause severe arrhythmic diseases, but until recently the disease-causing mechanisms were still uncertain.
April 14, 2023Source

How signals from the heart shape our gut feeling on whether to trust our own judgment or someone else's
A recent study by academics at Royal Holloway, published in Cognition, shows how our hearts influence the extent to which we are suggestible to other people's opinions.
June 20, 2023Source

How the brain controls blood flow during sleep
Even while we are asleep, the brain does not rest completely. Surprisingly, the blood flow in a sleeping brain can be greater than when it is in a wakeful state. This allows the brain to remove waste metabolites, which is important to prevent the development and progression of neurological dysfunctions such as dementia.
April 25, 2023Source

Hypotension, hypertension avoidance strategies explored in noncardiac surgery
Maura Marcucci, M.D., from the Population Health Research Institute in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues compared the effects of a hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategy on major vascular complications after noncardiac surgery in a randomized trial.
April 25, 2023Source

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Identification of a novel frameshift mutation in the SCNN1B causing Liddle syndrome
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease that seriously threatens global public health. Early and effective control of blood pressure can prevent the occurrence of target organ damage and cardiovascular complications.
May 12, 2023Source

Incomplete imaging for transient ischemic attack emergencies found to increase stroke risk
According to a study published in American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days.
June 8, 2023Source

Infective endocarditis: What it is, symptoms and treatments
Imagine getting your tooth extracted and a bacterial infection develops afterwards that travels down to your heart.
April 25, 2023Source

Innovative three-step ablation approach holds promise for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation
An innovative three-step ablation approach including ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall improves freedom from arrhythmias in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation compared to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone, according to late-breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
April 18, 2023Source

Is constipation associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events in older Australian adults?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major health problems worldwide, with a staggering mortality rate that continues to grow. Over the last 30 years, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases has doubled despite attempts to address the modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease through pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions.
July 11, 2023Source

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Kentucky, Michigan scientists receive American Heart Association Merit Award for cardiovascular research
A Lexington, Ky., research scientist studying ways to repair damaged major vessels with medication rather than surgery and a physician-scientist from Ann Arbor, Mich., exploring the mechanisms of how exercise can heal heart muscle and brain tissue following a heart attack or stroke are the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients.
May 26, 2023Source

Key mechanism identified for reducing chronic inflammation in cardiovascular diseases
A breakthrough discovery in understanding how white blood cells move in the body could pave the way for new treatments for chronic inflammation-related diseases including cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent study from the Centenary Institute.
April 14, 2023Source

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Laser speckle imaging can identify hearts suitable for transplantation
In the majority of cases, graft failure after heart transplantation is attributable to abnormalities like severe coronary artery disease. As donors with extended criteria like advanced age and pre-existing heart conditions become eligible for heart transplantation, careful screening for congenital abnormalities has become crucial.
April 25, 2023Source

Latest single cell technology identifies cell types related to CAD pathogenesis
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland identified 12 different cell types involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease, CAD. The researchers also showed that the genetic risk factors for CAD take their effect especially via smooth vascular muscle cells, which change their phenotype as the disease progresses.
April 18, 2023Source

Leaky valve cone procedure
During the cone procedure, the surgeon isolates the deformed leaflets of the tricuspid valve. The surgeon then reshapes them so they function properly.
June 6, 2023Source

Long term use of blood thinners shows promise in reducing complications for patients following a heart attack
The study confirmed that patients presenting the characteristics proposed in the ESC guidelines are more likely to experience complications due to blood clotting in the coronary arteries. These patients may therefore benefit from a long-term treatment with more than one blood thinner.
May 19, 2023Source

Long-term clinical outcomes of coronary rotational atherectomy for specific indications
Researchers compared the long-term outcomes between rotational atherectomy (RA) for specific indications and on-label use of RA for severely calcified coronary lesions.
May 26, 2023Source

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Machine learning may help reduce deaths after non-cardiac surgery
A new study led by a Ph.D. researcher from The University of Western Australia has found that artificial intelligence using computer or machine learning may help reduce common cardiovascular complications after non-cardiac surgery, including heart attacks and injuries to the heart muscle.
May 11, 2023Source

Mechanical thrombectomy significantly improves patient outcomes and quality of life following a pulmonary embolism
Six month outcomes from the FlowTriever All-Comer Registry for Patient Safety and Hemodynamics (FLASH) registry were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.
May 19, 2023Source

Meeting more UK Government dietary guidelines during childhood could improve future cardiometabolic health
Researchers recently assessed how well school-age children in the study complied to key UK Government dietary recommendations and then analyzed the relationship between meeting these dietary recommendations during childhood and future cardiometabolic health.
May 12, 2023Source

Menopause and the heart connection
Women experience menopause at different ages--and different ways--which can, among other things, affect their heart health.
May 19, 2023Source

Minimally invasive pulmonary embolism procedure offers low mortality risk, study says
The use of a tiny tool to pluck life-threatening blood clots out of arteries to the lungs resulted in a high patient survival rate, especially when compared to historical treatments such as blood thinners or surgery, according to the largest study to date of pulmonary embolism removal.
April 25, 2023Source

Modeling early heart failure could help researchers develop new treatments
Heart failure is a common condition, though it currently lacks a cure. And treatments can only manage symptoms, often with side effects. But recent research published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering could open up new pathways toward potential therapies by focusing instead on cardiac fibrosis--a condition that often precedes heart failure.
June 20, 2023Source

Mouse study hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. It's also one of the biggest causes of infertility--in fact, many people don't discover they have the condition until they try to become pregnant.
April 18, 2023Source

Muscle soothes mind: Exercise training can lower stress-related blood pressure responses
Day-to-day life is the source of a myriad of physical, mental, and emotional stressors, all of which are known to affect our internal stability (homeostasis) profoundly. Previous works have investigated the effects of stressors on the cardiovascular system. Stress-related BP variations have been identified as predictors of future hypertension, rapid aging, and cardiovascular trauma.
July 11, 2023Source

Mutated gene protects the kidney from hypertension-induced damage
A mutation that causes severe hypertension also protects the kidneys from being damaged, reports a team led by Enno Klußmann of the Max Delbrück Center and the DZHK in "Kidney International". The researchers are now exploring how the effects of the mutated gene can be used therapeutically.
May 30, 2023Source or Source

Mutation in a ribosomal protein leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice
A team of researchers have discovered that a mutation in a ribosomal protein found specifically in heart and skeletal muscle leads to impaired cardiac contractility in mice.
May 19, 2023Source or Source

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Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Matter
If you're longing for a nap, try to keep it short.
April 27, 2023Source

New artificial intelligence program could help treat hypertension
For the nearly half of Americans with hypertension, it's a potential death sentence--close to 700,000 deaths in 2021 were caused by high blood pressure, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also increases the risk of stroke and chronic heart failure.
June 6, 2023Source

New chest e-tattoo could provide a major boost in the fight against heart disease
A new flexible, wearable medical device could provide a major boost in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
April 28, 2023Source

New group of drugs found to eliminate 'zombie' cells associated with cardiovascular disease
Researchers show that use of senolytics can improve the reparative properties of human heart cells by eliminating senescent "zombie cells," known to be associated with cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions
April 20, 2023Source

New guidance: Identifying the cause of heart muscle disease in children is key to effective treatment
Treating children with cardiomyopathy should be personalized based on the root cause, symptoms and progression of the condition in each child, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the journal Circulation.
June 8, 2023Source

New insights into systemic lupus erythematosus-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension
A team from Peking Union Medical College Hospital in Beijing, China, have explored changes in the characteristics, treatment, and 5-year survival for SLE-associated PAH in the last decade, and possible reasons for survival change. To date, this is the largest multi-center prospective SLE-PAH cohort to describe disease characteristics and prognosis.
June 2, 2023Source

New model can quickly screen large libraries of potential drug compounds
Huge libraries of drug compounds may hold potential treatments for a variety of diseases, such as cancer or heart disease. Ideally, scientists would like to experimentally test each of these compounds against all possible targets, but doing that kind of screen is prohibitively time-consuming.
June 9, 2023Source

New model predicts cardiovascular risk among chronic kidney disease patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a strong cardiovascular risk factor and is often accompanied by hypertension and diabetes. Despite the disease's prevalence--10 percent of individuals across the globe suffer from CKD--there are limited tools for measuring cardiac risk for CKD patients, until now.
April 4, 2023Source

New research could improve cardiac care for children
A first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular disease. Published in The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, these findings are crucial to advancing diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children.
April 11, 2023Source

New scientific statement details treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy
Treating children with cardiomyopathy should be personalized based on the root cause, symptoms and progression of the condition in each child , according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
June 8, 2023Source

New software tool set to improve the management of elderly atrial fibrillation patients with comorbidities
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. Patients with atrial fibrillation have an average of five co-existing conditions including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, obesity and chronic kidney disease.
April 18, 2023Source

New study finds fewer heart attacks, strokes and death among patients with diabetes and history of metabolic surgery
Patients with diabetes and a history of metabolic surgery had significantly fewer heart attacks, strokes, hospitalizations and death compared to matched patients who did not have the surgery, according to a new study presented here today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting.
June 27, 2023Source

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients
New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
June 20, 2023Source or Source

Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery
Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead, but new research shows a different approach can be just as successful and boost the number of available organs.
June 8, 2023Source

Newly discovered gene plays crucial role in determining the risk for vascular conditions
University of School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining our risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions.
April 18, 2023Source

Novel ablation strategy improves freedom from arrhythmias in atrial fibrillation patients
An innovative three-step ablation approach including ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall improves freedom from arrhythmias in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation compared to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone, according to late breaking science presented at EHRA 2023.
April 18, 2023Source

Novel radiotracer demonstrates high diagnostic efficacy for obese patients with coronary artery disease
Obese individuals frequently have medical conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure that put them at higher risk of developing CAD. Due to these risk factors, imaging obese patients for CAD is very important.
June 27, 2023Source

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Ongoing study aims to find blocked vessels in cardiac-arrest patients
Emergency physicians and cardiologists at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle are studying whether a wristband sensor can quickly, reliably detect a heart-vessel blockage in people who arrive after experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
April 11, 2023Source

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Penn Medicine researchers receive $6 million NIH grant to gain new insights on cardiac cellular identity
Historically, scientists have studied how cells develop and give rise to specialized cells, such as heart, liver, or skin cells, by examining specific proteins. However, it remains unclear how many of these proteins influence the activity of hundreds of genes at the same time to turn one cell type into another cell type.
June 8, 2023Source

People who follow these eight heart health metrics may live years longer
People who strongly adhere to a set of cardiovascular health metrics may live close to a decade longer than those who don't, new research suggests.
April 11, 2023Source

Personalized blood pressure treatment more effective, study finds
Patients treated with blood pressure-lowering drugs can experience much greater improvements from a change of medication than from doubling the dose of their current medication. This is shown by a new study from Uppsala University, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In this study, 280 patients tested four different blood pressure-lowering drugs over the course of a year.
April 11, 2023Source

Photodynamic treatment of acute vascular occlusion using iron--nitrosyl complex
Blood flowing through the blood vessels carries oxygen, nutrients and waste around the body. Obstruction of a blood vessel in our body can cause severe organ damage. In particular, retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) is a common cause of visual impairment.
April 25, 2023Source

Photon-counting CT offers superior imaging in babies with heart defects
A new advanced form of CT imaging called photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) offers better cardiovascular imaging quality at a similar radiation dose compared to dual-source CT (DSCT) in infants with suspected cardiac heart defects, according to a study published in Radiology.
May 23, 2023Source

Plant-based diet associated with health benefits in heart patients
A high-quality diet that minimizes red meat and processed foods is linked with lower risks of heart attack and stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
April 21, 2023Source

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries at higher risk of heart attacks than similar-aged men
Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in European Heart Journal — Cardiovascular Imaging. The study in nearly 25,000 adults used imaging techniques to examine the arteries and followed patients for heart attacks and death.
May 11, 2023Source

Prevalence of stroke in US population has remained stable over past 20 years, shows study
A trio of neurologists at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found through a study of the data in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that the prevalence of stroke in the U.S. over the past 20 years has remained stable.
April 25, 2023Source

Previous cancer linked to long term heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
Cancer survivors may be at long term heightened risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease, irrespective of traditional underlying risk factors, suggest the findings of a large UK Biobank study, published online in the journal Heart.
April 18, 2023Source

Prowess, persistence yield first-anywhere heart procedure
Cardiologists at the UW Medicine Heart Institute recently performed a first-in-the-world procedure, detaching and retrieving a clip device from a patient's mitral valve and placing a replacement biologic valve--all through a catheter. Previously this sequence of tasks had been performed only via open surgery.
May 12, 2023Source

Putting radiation to the test to heal irregular heartbeat
Doctors are zapping the heart with radiation normally reserved for cancer, a bid to better treat people with life-threatening irregular heartbeats who've exhausted other options.
April 27, 2023Source

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Q&Amp;A: Cardiologist answers questions about health and heat
The summer heat is here and with it questions about how we should handle high temperatures and what we should do to feel well in the heat.
June 30, 2023Source

Q&Amp;A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue
I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive?
April 7, 2023Source

Quotient drops ~7% as FDA requires additional data for regulatory clearance
Quotient Limited announces that FDA has requested additional testing data for its 510(k) application for the Initial Serological Disease Screening Microarray and MosaiQ instrument.
December 10, 2020Source

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Research explains the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity
A recent study has unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.
June 20, 2023Source or Source

Research pilot sets the stage for better, more equitable aortic stenosis care
New research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes examines the pilot phase of the American Heart Association quality improvement program Target: Aortic Stenosis.
June 20, 2023Source

Research shows older frail patients have a 1 in 3 chance of surviving CPR during surgery
It's estimated that around 25% of patients who have a cardiac arrest and receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a normal hospital setting will survive. Those odds shoot up to 50% for patients who receive CPR during or in the immediate period following surgery, where they are closely monitored by specialists who know their medical history and can intervene without delay.
July 3, 2023Source

Researchers create breakthrough in vascularized heart organoids
An Australian research team led by QIMR Berghofer has succeeded in introducing a vascular system into tiny living and beating model human heart muscles, an achievement which it's hoped will accelerate progress toward the ultimate goal of repairing damage from heart disease.
April 27, 2023Source

Researchers develop a web application to analyze hypertension statistics
A research team from Wake Forest University School of Medicine has developed an open-source, web-based application that allows users to generate customized hypertension statistics using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.
April 27, 2023Source

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease
A stem cell therapy treatment developed by Duke-NUS Medical School researchers for heart failure has shown promising results in preclinical trials. These cells, when transplanted into an injured heart, are able to repair damaged tissue and improve heart function, according to their study published in the journal npj Regenerative Medicine.
June 8, 2023Source

Researchers discover gene that shapes heart-attack risk
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions.
April 11, 2023Source

Researchers discover potential new prescription strategy for ischemic stroke
A study conducted by scientists at LSU Health New Orleans' Neuroscience Center of Excellence reports that the additive neuroprotection of a combination of two omega-3 fatty acid-derived signaling molecules is more effective in protecting brain cells and increasing recovery from stroke in an experimental model than a single drug.
June 6, 2023Source

Researchers find structural heart valve differences associated with greater tricuspid regurgitation
Using 3D imaging, researchers in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) experiencing moderate to severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) have structural differences in their tricuspid valve.
April 11, 2023Source

Researchers identify molecule that activates cell cycle to enhance cardiac tissue graft production
Assistant Professor Shunsuke Funakoshi, Associate Professor Yoshinori Yoshida, and their research team have identified Am80 as a molecule that activates the cell cycle in cardiomyocytes to enhance cardiac tissue graft production and engraftment.
July 14, 2023Source

Researchers identify the likely reason for heart damage from cancer drugs
Safer cancer drugs are now one step closer after a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers found the likely reason that some treatments damage the heart.
April 28, 2023Source

Researchers link blood flow regulation in the brain and prognosis following cardiac arrest
A group of researchers at Osaka University have used a noninvasive method to evaluate cerebrovascular autoregulation (CVAR) in patients following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The mortality rate increased significantly with the duration of time that CVAR was undetectable.
July 3, 2023Source

Researchers reveal how a new CALM mutation causes deadly arrhythmias
Abnormalities in CALM genes, which are responsible for producing the ubiquitous calcium-binding messenger protein calmodulin — or CaM — are known to cause severe arrhythmic diseases, but until recently the disease-causing mechanisms were still uncertain.
April 18, 2023Source

Researchers solve mystery of how statins improve blood vessel health
Using new genetic tools to study statins in human cells and mice, Stanford Medicine researchers and collaborators have uncovered how the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect the cells that line blood vessels.
May 11, 2023Source

Researchers use new deep learning approach to enable analysis of electrocardiograms as language
Mount Sinai researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) model for electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis that allows for the interpretation of ECGs as language. This approach can enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of ECG-related diagnoses, especially for cardiac conditions where limited data is available on which to train.
June 6, 2023Source

Resuscitation after on-field cardiac arrest should start with teammates, says sports cardiologist
It is well known that early resuscitation with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) saves lives, and in most sports-related sudden cardiac arrest events, trainers or medical personnel respond and initiate protocols to resuscitate a player while other athletes standby.
June 8, 2023Source

Review compares diagnostic strategies for assessment of coronary artery disease
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is associated with a similar risk for cardiovascular death and myocardial infarction as direct invasive coronary angiography (ICA) for initial assessment of suspected stable coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a review published online June 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
June 6, 2023Source

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Samsung Gets FDA Approval for Galaxy Watch AFib Detection
Soon, Samsung's Galaxy Watches will be able to monitor for dangerous heart activity in the background.
May 9, 2023Source or Source

Samsung's new OLED display tech has a built-in blood pressure sensor
Keeping a close eye on your heart health.
May 23, 2023Source

Smart earpiece helps people relearn physical actions faster and more easily after a stroke
Strokes are the number one cause of persistent physical impairment among adults worldwide. Sufferers often find it hard or even impossible to perform everyday physical actions like walking or reaching for something.
April 18, 2023Source

SMH Cardiology Services | Cardiac Surgery/Critical Care Services
Slidell Memorial is the most experienced in cardiology services on the Northshore, consistently being first to offer new, innovative services in cardiac care.
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Strength training shown to reduce blood pressure when practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity 2--3 times a week
Strength training practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective way to mitigate arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a Brazilian study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
April 4, 2023Source

Study examines quality of care for veterans with serious artery disease
New research led by Emory Healthcare, in partnership with the Veterans Health Administration, is shining a light on the need for better medical interventions and more aggressive treatment for veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious condition found in 10 million U.S. individuals nationwide that is one of the leading causes of the 185,000 major lower extremity amputations that happen each year.
April 20, 2023Source

Study examines role of metabolites in abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment
Each year, about 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main artery in the body, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
June 8, 2023Source

Study finds a strong correlation between elevated hypertension and irregular sleep patterns
Hard-working executives and trade workers might think shift work or even slight changes in their regular sleep patterns and duration make no difference to their overall night's rest and recovery--but think again.
March 28, 2023Source

Study finds common complication of pacemakers four times higher than previously thought
About 3 million Americans live with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices--commonly known as pacemakers. These small electronic devices implanted in the chest or abdomen are typically used to treat slow or irregular heart rhythms and they can significantly improve patients' quality of life.
May 23, 2023Source

Study finds U-shaped association between LDL-C and mortality risk in acute ischemic stroke patients
The general perception supports the mantra of "lower is better" for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in cardiovascular disease. However, during the acute stage of ischemic stroke, it is unclear how to interpret different LDL-C levels accurately.
June 27, 2023Source

Study of cerebral blood vessels uncovers potential new drug targets for treating stroke
Strokes cause numerous changes in gene activity in affected small blood vessels in the brain, and these changes are potentially targetable with existing or future drugs to mitigate brain injury or improve stroke recovery, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.
April 14, 2023Source

Study reveals alarming trend in cardiovascular health for foreign-born Asian Americans
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have published a study in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology that reveals an alarming cardiovascular health (CVH) trend in foreign-born Asian Americans--a startling 28% decline in CVH from 2011--2020.
June 30, 2023Source

Study suggests that vitamin C and dietary nitrate could be promising in improving endothelial function and reducing cardiovascular disease risk
A central feature of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the disruption of the endothelial lining, identified as endothelial dysfunction (ED). ED represents an early marker of vascular damage and an essential step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
May 12, 2023Source

Study to measure the impact of whole genome sequencing in patients with cardiovascular disease
Henry Ford Health research teams are launching a series of clinical studies in partnership with Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, to assess the impact of comprehensive genomic testing in various disease areas.
April 11, 2023Source

Study: Cardiovascular risk, complications among COVID-19 patients changed as pandemic progressed
The rate of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications increased among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2021, according to a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The rise came even as patients hospitalized with the virus tended to be younger and less likely to have had cardiovascular disease (CVD) as the pandemic wore on.
April 25, 2023Source

Study: Childhood trauma survivors with high heart rate variability are more resilient when grieving spouse
While childhood trauma is often linked to mental and physical health problems later in life, a new study from Rice University finds that individuals who have faced mistreatment in their youth but have high heart rate variability—variation in the time between heartbeats—are more resilient emotionally and physically when grieving the loss of a spouse.
June 20, 2023Source

Study: Cholesterol substantially reduced with oral PCSK9 inhibitor
A new study led by Baylor College of Medicine and presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session together with World Congress of Cardiology found that an oral PCSK9 inhibitor called MK-0616 reduced LDL, or "bad," cholesterol by more than 60%.
March 7, 2023Source

Study: Income and ethnicity are risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Dutch people with a low income are up to 1.5 times more at risk of a heart attack or stroke than their wealthier compatriots. Among Surinamese Hindus the risk is 1.9 times higher. This is according to research by the LUMC and the HagaZiekenhuis hospital. Dutch doctors do not look at these factors.
March 7, 2023Source

Study: No significant differences in mortality, adverse events in patients taking thyroid medications
A thyroid storm is characterized by high-circulating thyroid hormones (severe hyperthyroidism) that leads to life-threatening acute end-organ damage, including neurologic dysfunction, cardiogenic shock, hepatic failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and high mortality.
April 18, 2023Source

Study: Only 50% of athletes can identify sudden cardiac arrest or provide CPR
It is well known that early resuscitation with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) saves lives, and in most sports-related sudden cardiac arrest events, trainers or medical personnel respond and initiate protocols to resuscitate a player while other athletes standby.
June 8, 2023Source

Survival from cardiac arrest less likely in Asian American Pacific Islander communities
Science tells us that when a cardiac arrest happens, bystander CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting have a substantially lower chance of receiving bystander CPR.
May 2, 2023Source

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Team provides new analysis of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension may be postcapillary--a result of an increase in pulmonary venous pressure in left-sided heart diseases--or pre-capillary, caused by pulmonary vascular remodeling or lung diseases, leading to increased pulmonary vascular resistance.
June 2, 2023Source

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur
People might not recognize these as signs of a stroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke in the brain, where most strokes occur. But strokes can happen in other parts of the body, too, said Dr. Matthew Schrag, an assistant professor of neurology and vascular neurologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
May 19, 2023Source

The effect of coffee consumption on abdominal aortic calcification among adults
Coffee and caffeinated drinks are among the most popular beverages in the world. About seven of every eight people in the US ingest caffeine daily, at 135 mg/day.
June 23, 2023Source

The exposome concept: How an unhealthy environment causes cardiovascular disease
Environmental stressors such as air pollution, noise, unhealthy urban planning, and climate change increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, as do traditional risk factors such as smoking, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. An article recently published in Nature Reviews Cardiology by an international team of researchers describes the effects of environmental stressors on the cardiovascular system using the exposome concept.
May 12, 2023Source

The long-term effects of high fish intake rich in n-3 fatty acids for deterring cardiovascular disease
Seafood constitutes an important part of the Mediterranean diet, and recent research indicates that consumption of seafood prevents the onset or progression of CVD, leading to coronary heart disease and mortality.
April 18, 2023Source

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UC research examines role of a metabolite in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Each year, about 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a bulge in the lower part of the aorta, the main artery in the body, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
June 8, 2023Source

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Very low carbohydrate diets can improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight control
Adults with hypertension, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, and who are overweight or obese, are at an increased risk of serious health complications. However, experts disagree about which dietary patterns and support strategies should be recommended. Researchers randomized 94 adults with the aforementioned conditions, using a 2 x 2 diet-by-support factorial design, comparing a very low-carbohydrate (VLC) or ketogenic diet versus a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
May 23, 2023Source

Vigorous exercise not associated with increased risk of arrhythmic events in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
People with the inherited heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who exercised vigorously did not have an increased incidence of serious cardiac events during three years of follow-up compared with people who exercised moderately or were inactive, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
March 7, 2023Source

Virtual blood vessel technology could improve heart disease care
Patients with heart disease could benefit from less extensive interventions thanks to cutting-edge technology that creates 3D computer models of blood flow through the heart's arteries, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society in Manchester.
June 6, 2023Source

Virtual care team strategy found to be safe and effective in improving treatment for heart failure patients
Recent studies have provided strong evidence that patients with heart failure can benefit from medical therapies that can reduce risk of worsening symptoms and extend patients' lives. But, despite new guidelines, adoption of these therapies has been slow, incomplete and inequitable.
March 7, 2023Source

Visualizing heart disease to communicate risk improves patient adherence
Visualizing early heart disease using cardiac imaging helps with patient understanding of risk and adherence to medication and lifestyle change, according to a new study by researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research.
May 26, 2023Source

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60
The researchers stress that the absolute risk difference was small, but say this is the largest trial of its kind to date, and further evaluation is warranted, particularly in people taking statins or other cardiovascular disease drugs.
July 3, 2023Source

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Wearable devices may improve cardiac health, but adoption is low among those with CVD risk, study finds
A recent study in JAMA Network Open found that fewer than 1 in 4 people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) use wearable devices, and only half of those who wear them do so consistently.
June 8, 2023Source

Weight gain, raised BP risk seen for HIV patients switching to dolutegravir
For Black patients with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART), those who switch from efavirenz to dolutegravir gain more weight and have an increased risk for hypertension, according to a study published in the March issue of eClinicalMedicine.
March 21, 2023Source

Weight Loss Benefits Persist Even After Regaining Some Pounds
A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all?
March 28, 2023Source or Source

What are the patterns of use of wearable devices among individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular disease in the US?
Wearable devices are being recognized to enhance the identification and management of CVD. Wearable devices have risen in the past decade, particularly for health monitoring throughout the pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
June 9, 2023Source

What bone and cardiovascular consequences are associated with aluminum intoxication and accumulation?
Aluminum (Al) intoxication had become a matter of acute concern a few decades ago, as it underlay an outbreak of dialysis dementia.
April 21, 2023Source

Why high blood pressure is known as the silent killer
Medical professionals call high blood pressure--also known as hypertension--the silent killer because it can go undetected for a long period of time and leads to death. Most people who have high blood pressure do not have any symptoms; testing is the only way to determine if someone has it.
May 9, 2023Source

Why won't people take their statins?
Cardiovascular disease--the thickening and hardening of arteries causing increased risk of strokes and heart attacks--is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. High cholesterol is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease, and it's on the rise in the United States.
April 27, 2023Source

Wireless Pacemakers Used in Adults Might Soon Be an Option for Kids
Wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, a new study suggests.
April 11, 2023Source or Source or Source

Women with common heart rhythm disorder found to have faster cognitive decline than men
Women with atrial fibrillation progress more rapidly to cognitive impairment and dementia than men with the heart rhythm condition, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.
June 23, 2023Source

Women with first normal weight offspring and small second offspring have increased cardiovascular mortality risk
A new study from the University of Bergen reveals that including offspring birthweight information from women's subsequent births, is helpful in identifying a woman's long-term risk of dying from cardiovascular causes.
May 30, 2023Source

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A potential pathway to improved stroke recovery
Ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, is a common cause of death and disability. Treatments are urgently needed to improve patient outcomes, because recovery currently depends largely on the timely injection of a blood clot-dissolving drug.
May 11, 2023Source

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Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries
Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise. After all, isn't exercise good for you? However, certain conditions could make the increased heart rate associated with exercise dangerous.
June 20, 2023Source or Source

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How a genetic mutation can cause individuals with normal cholesterol to develop heart disease at a young age
A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s--with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors--to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.
July 7, 2023Source or Source

How to reduce your stroke risk
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. with almost 800,000 cases diagnosed each year.
May 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

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Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation
In a recent case report published in The Lancet, researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient with end-stage heart failure. This highlighted factors that might help improve xenotransplant outcomes in the future.
July 3, 2023Source

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Key to post-stroke recovery: Exercise
Physical activity after a stroke may be crucial to a more successful recovery, according to a study by Swedish researchers.
May 2, 2023Source

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Less-invasive cardiac MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool in the early evaluation of patients with acute chest pain
An estimated 3 million patients visit emergency departments each year with acute chest pain and mildly elevated troponin levels. High levels of troponin, a protein, occur when the heart muscle is damaged from a heart attack. How best to evaluate and treat patients with chest pain with detectable or mildly elevated troponin remains unclear.
June 20, 2023Source

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New study explores connections between stroke and sleep disturbances
The dynamics between stroke and sleep--measured in both quantity and quality--are complex. Research has broadly shown that either sleep deprivation or sleeping for longer than 9 hours a day can increase the risk of having a stroke. Having a stroke can also cause changes in sleeping patterns.
March 14, 2023Source

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Poor sleep can be linked to stroke
A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, prolonged napping, and snoring and breathing cessation.
May 9, 2023Source

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Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can consider in terms of lifestyle modifications?
May 11, 2023Source

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Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic
The longstanding racial gap in U.S. stroke death rates widened dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, government researchers said Thursday.
April 20, 2023Source

Review: Multiple ways to address telehealth barriers for stroke survivors
While the outpatient management of stroke survivors through telehealth is prone to multiple barriers, it offers many advantages for addressing health equity in stroke survivors, according to a review from UTHealth Houston.
March 28, 2023Source

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Sleep Problems Like Snoring Linked to Increased Stroke Risk, Researchers Find
Snoring, sleep apnea, snorting, long naps and too much or too little sleep may play into your likelihood of a stroke.
April 7, 2023Source

Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes
Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they've figured out why.
April 14, 2023Source

Stroke drug offers neuroprotection without long term impact on memory and learning
A promising new stroke drug that temporarily inhibits a key protein in the brain without causing lasting harm may significantly change the future treatment of cerebral and global ischemia, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
May 23, 2023Source

Stroke: Know the signs and risk factors
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the signs and risk factors for stroke.
May 5, 2023Source

Study finds distinct patterns of pre-existing brain health characteristics in stroke patients
University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting abstracts at the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC) 2023, May 24-26 in Munich, Germany, including the results of the first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients in a population.
May 26, 2023Source

Study offers hope for better recovery of stroke patients
Ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, is a common cause of death and disability. Treatments are urgently needed to improve patient outcomes, because recovery currently depends largely on the timely injection of a blood clot-dissolving drug. Priorities for therapy include limiting inflammation at the ischemic site and rebuilding neuronal connections damaged by the stroke.
May 11, 2023Source

Study: Informational booklet improves family screening for inherited heart muscle disease
DCM is a condition in which the heart muscle weakens and the left ventricle enlarges. It's the most common cause of patients needing a heart transplant and is responsible for up to half of the heart failure cases that result from a weakened left ventricle.
March 21, 2023Source

Supermarket carts set to help diagnose common heart rhythm disorder and prevent stroke
It could be the shopping trip that saves your life: supermarket carts are helping to diagnose atrial fibrillation which can then be treated to prevent disabling or fatal strokes. The research was presented at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine.
June 23, 2023Source

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Wider access to health insurance via Medicaid expansion improved cardiac care, finds study
A provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 extended Medicaid eligibility to all adults with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level in states that elect to participate, with the federal government covering 90% of the costs.
June 20, 2023Source

Women with hardened arteries may need stronger treatment to prevent heart attacks than men
Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in European Heart Journal--Cardiovascular Imaging.
May 11, 2023Source

Childhood stroke study identifies the contraceptive pill and smoking as risk factors
Researchers are calling for clear guidelines on childhood stroke after a study, published in the November issue of Acta Paediatrica, found wide variations in time lag to diagnosis, investigation and treatment.
November 1, 2010Source

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