Cardiology
Is surgery always necessary for folks with chronic angina?
Folks suffering chest pain from clogged arteries appear to have some true flexibility in choosing the medical care that's right for them, researchers report.
Nov 7, 2022
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Cardiology
Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble
Chest pain and shortness of breath may offer distinct warnings of future heart problems over 30 years' time, according to a new study.
Nov 2, 2022
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Cardiology
Getting to the heart of COVID-19 vaccination and its cardiovascular risks
A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of published research confirm that young adults (40 years old and younger) have a slightly elevated risk for myocarditis or pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The analysis ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Cardiology
Perceived discrimination increased the risk of worse health outcomes after a heart attack
A study of more than 2,600 young heart attack survivors younger than age 55 found that those who reported more perceived discrimination in their day-to-day lives had a higher risk of worse outcomes in the year after a heart ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Medical research
Study assesses symptom trajectories and outcomes in patients with kidney disease
When individuals with varying degrees of chronic kidney disease who were not on dialysis answered annual questionnaires about their symptoms, researchers found that one-third could be categorized as having a "Worse symptom ...
Oct 28, 2022
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Cardiology
Common A-fib treatment may be riskier for women
While a common non-drug treatment called ablation exists for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib), the procedure can be more problematic for women than for men.
Oct 19, 2022
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Health
Getting fit after COVID? Why you should be strength training—and how to do it
After recovering from COVID, you might be eager to get out and do some exercise, particularly if you'd previously enjoyed keeping fit. While a bit of light cardiovascular training can be a good option, strength training has ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study identifies emerging illnesses from COVID-19 in children
A National Jewish Health led study finds that children who develop shortness of breath after COVID-19 infection have evidence of peripheral airway obstruction. These children can experience persistent fatigue, shortness of ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Cardiology
Better screening could predict and prevent sudden cardiac death in young people
Nearly nine in ten cases of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in young people are preceded by symptoms, ECG abnormalities or a positive family history, according to a new study published ...
Sep 14, 2022
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Health
Deadly form of high cholesterol can catch Black Americans by surprise
Chad Gradney underwent quadruple bypass open-heart surgery at age 27, and afterward spent eight fruitless years battling extremely high cholesterol levels.
Sep 14, 2022
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