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Women are less likely than men to take medication after a stroke, study suggests
Female stroke victims are less likely than men to take drugs that could lower their odds of a second stroke.
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Reprogramming cells for heart repair: New method transforms ordinary fibroblasts into mature cardiomyocytes
Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary cause of death across the globe, taking millions of lives every year. Damage caused by these diseases is particularly difficult to repair, since the heart has minimal ...
Dec 24, 2024
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Wearable tech takes on heart health: Exploring advancements in cardiovascular disease monitoring
Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that enable early detection and effective treatment. Wearable heart sound devices represent a significant shift ...
Dec 24, 2024
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More blood transfusions linked to lower 6-month mortality in heart-attack patients with anemia
Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers Health–led study. The study, published in NEJM Evidence, affirms research conducted in 2023 that suggested mortality rate ...
Dec 23, 2024
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New MRI technique identifies heart disease risk from fat composition
Everyone knows the health risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but UVA Health scientists are developing a noninvasive way to assess the health risks of unseen fat around the heart.
Dec 23, 2024
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What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?
Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardiovascular conditions in otherwise healthy patients, avoiding the need for costly and invasive diagnostic procedures.
Dec 23, 2024
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Parents, clinicians skeptical of children's high blood pressure readings
Both parents of children with hypertension and treating clinicians are aware of the importance of addressing pediatric hypertension but show significant mistrust in clinic blood pressure measurements, according to a study ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Heart team implants new blood-pumping device for first time in US
Physicians at Emory University Hospital performed the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of heart pump designed to help save patients with heart failure, using a smaller, more comfortable ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a review published online Nov. 21 in the Journal of Clinical ...
Dec 22, 2024
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Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts
A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open ...
Dec 21, 2024
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Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Arthritis Care & Research.
Dec 21, 2024
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Using an AI tool, researchers find poor vascular health accelerates brain aging
Using an AI tool, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have analyzed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains' biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation ...
Dec 20, 2024
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. His case report was published this week in the journal Pacing ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful
Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterol—high-density lipoproteins (HDL)—may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease.
Dec 19, 2024
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Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation
Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Dec 19, 2024
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Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies
A collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new light on current guidelines for delivery timing in pregnant mothers with chronic hypertension.
Dec 19, 2024
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There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year
We sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."
Dec 19, 2024
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Traffic noise and poverty create a dangerous cocktail for heart health
A new study by the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) shows that people on low incomes who are also exposed to high levels of traffic noise have a significantly increased risk of serious cardiovascular disease. ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis
Patients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Dec 19, 2024
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Reducing dose of popular blood thinners may limit risk of future bleeding, study finds
For people taking popular blood thinners after having a blood clot, a reduced dose may limit the future risk of bleeding as well as hospital visits, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.
Dec 19, 2024
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Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood. A new study pinpoints ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Coughing won't save you if you're having a heart attack, despite what people claim on social media
A recent trend on social media has revived a curious technique from the late 1970s called cough CPR. A post claims that this method can help people, if they are alone, to survive a heart attack by coughing rhythmically to ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people
Drinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are following a Mediterranean diet, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
Dec 17, 2024
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Cardiometabolic diseases may influence both risk and progression of motor neuron diseases
A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, shows that certain cardiometabolic diseases may affect the risk and prognosis of motor neuron diseases. The ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis
In a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology and published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of myocarditis.
Dec 17, 2024
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