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How wearable tech can help older Indigenous people catch heart problems
Many people with atrial fibrillation don't have any symptoms. But this heart condition—which involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat—increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, especially if untreated.
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Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk
Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American ...
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Recreational drug use tied to repeat cardiovascular events
Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held ...
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Study finds fear of exercise common in heart failure patients
Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, is the most common cause of death in Germany. Older people with pre-existing conditions are particularly affected by heart failure. The heart is no longer able to pump enough ...
Sep 6, 2024
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Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood ...
Sep 6, 2024
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New avenues for treating heart failure: Uncovering a protective mechanism in cardiac myocytes
Understanding the mechanisms behind cell death and survival is crucial when it comes to conditions like heart failure, which affects millions of people worldwide. Now, researchers from Japan have identified a mechanism which ...
Sep 5, 2024
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1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal
About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier in life.
Sep 5, 2024
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Pulmonary vein isolation yields reduction in A-fib burden
For patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein isolation results in a significant and clinically important reduction in atrial fibrillation burden at six months, according to a ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Analysis finds weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity manage high blood pressure
People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans' cardiovascular health
A new UCLA-led study found that cardiovascular disease risk among Chinese American immigrants increases with length of residence and varies by location in the U.S. The study, which leveraged data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Remote monitoring and pharmacist helps improve hard-to-control blood pressure, research shows
Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Popular home blood pressure monitoring cuff devices may not fit some US adults
At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published ...
Sep 5, 2024
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High blood pressure a concern for adolescents and young adults in US, studies show
Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Research reports improved outcomes with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists across different types of heart failure
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure (HF) hospitalization in patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and also in those with mildly reduced ...
Sep 5, 2024
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High cholesterol levels at a young age found to be a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis
Our risk of developing atherosclerosis—'furring' of the arteries—can begin much earlier in life than was previously thought, highlighting the need to keep cholesterol levels low even when we are young, new research has ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Breaking the link between obesity and atrial fibrillation with a new cellular target
A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation—a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide—presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Multiple dementia risk factors lead to greater chance of cognitive decline, study finds
Cognitive decline and dementia can stem from illnesses like Alzheimer's disease and conditions like hypertension that damage blood vessels in the brain. People with both may have an even greater risk of developing cognitive ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Heart drug improves exercise tolerance in clinical trial of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Exercise intolerance is often severe among patients with cardiovascular disease and can impose significant limitations on their physical abilities and quality of life. Medications known as cardiac myosin inhibitors (CMIs) ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Neither adjunctive intravenous argatroban nor eptifibatide significantly improves ischemic stroke outcomes: Study
Stroke patients who survive a blood clot in the brain's blood vessels are prone to developing new blockages during their recovery periods, even if they receive vessel-clearing interventions. In an effort to avoid further ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Genetic screening can boost congenital heart disease detection
A recent study published in Frontiers in Genetics demonstrates that combining copy number variants sequencing (CNVs-seq) and whole exome sequencing (WES) is effective in detecting congenital heart disease (CHD). CHDs are ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Lower potassium threshold after coronary artery bypass grafting safe for A-fib prevention
Potassium supplementation at a threshold of
Sep 4, 2024
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Three common variants increase the risk of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: Study
A study by scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators in Denmark and the U.S., on the genetics of accessory conduction pathways in the heart (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), reveals that accessory pathways can cause ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Research shows regular mobile phone is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Effects and consequences of cardiac metabolism in the elderly
A new editorial was published in Aging on August 19, 2024, entitled, "Cardiac metabolism in the elderly: effects and consequences."
Sep 4, 2024
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Interactive map highlights peripheral artery disease amputation risks, experts call for action
The PAD Collaborative has released an interactive online heat map to highlight the risk of non-traumatic lower limb amputations, a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This new tool, designed to help prevent ...
Sep 4, 2024
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