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Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart disease
A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for this side effect is that the ...
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Many people don't measure their blood pressure properly at home—here's how to get accurate readings
Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic.
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High blood pressure and shorter sleep may worsen brain decline
People with high blood pressure who also lack sleep may be at increased risk of reduced cognitive performance and greater brain injury, Monash University research has found.
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Cardiogenic shock team cuts time to diagnosis by half
A cardiovascular specialty hospital in north Texas decreased time to diagnosis for patients with cardiogenic shock by more than half, according to a study published in Critical Care Nurse.
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Fear of another heart attack may be a distinct stress factor, study shows
Stress after a heart attack is understandable—and new research into what drives such stress suggests that fear of another heart attack might play a significant role.
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Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart health, study suggests
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard ...
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Lung cancer screening with computed tomography finds coronary artery disease in 83% of cases
Lung cancer screening with low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) may detect more than just lung cancer. As research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows, these CTs can identify coronary artery calcium, a strong ...
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Gene-screening method identifies cause of heart cell damage from chemotherapy
Using a gene-screening method they created, Stanford Medicine researchers may have discovered why an effective chemotherapy damages heart cells—and they have identified a drug that could keep the heart cells beating.
Nov 29, 2024
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Cerebral stroke in animal models with hypertension found to affect arteries in other body regions
A study coordinated by Dr. Francesc Jiménez-Altayó, researcher at the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INc-UAB) and at CIBERCV, shows that temporary lack of blood flow to the brain can lead to lasting changes in the ...
Nov 29, 2024
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Review highlights racial disparities in sudden cardiac arrest and death among athletes
A recent major review of data published by The Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Certain hormone replacement therapy tablets linked to increased heart disease and blood clot risk
Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Irregular sleep-wake cycle linked to heightened risk of major cardiovascular events
An irregular sleep-wake cycle is associated with a heightened risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, even for those who clock up the recommended nightly hours of shut-eye, finds research published ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Men at high risk of cardiovascular disease face brain health decline 10 years earlier than women, study finds
Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, face brain health decline a decade earlier—from their mid 50s to mid 70s—than similarly affected women who are most susceptible from their mid 60s to mid ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Research shows death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
Nov 27, 2024
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World's most common heart valve disease linked to insulin resistance
A large population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease—aortic stenosis (AS).
Nov 27, 2024
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Congenital heart defects caused by problems with the placenta
Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be triggered by problems with the ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Women in Scotland do not receive equal treatment to men following a heart attack
New research from the University of Aberdeen shows that women in Scotland were less likely than men to receive preventative medicine which could put them at greater risk of further heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Researchers reprogram skin cells to create human-compatible pig heart valve
Human skin cells have been reprogrammed into heart valve cells and then used to successfully transplant a pig heart valve into a rodent, led by the research of a Northeastern University professor.
Nov 26, 2024
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The link between sleep and blood pressure: New research sheds light on gender differences
You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders—strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Pilot study shows cryoablation is safe and effective for cardiac repair in patients with atrial fibrillation
New research shows that cryoablation is a safe and effective approach to close congenital patent foramen ovale (PFO, a small hole in the heart) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing pulmonary vein isolation ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy, say researchers
Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 26, 2024
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AHA: Variation seen in rates of SGLT2i rx for heart failure, LVEF >40 percent
From 2021 to 2023, there was an increase in prescription rates of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) for patients with heart failure and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than 40 percent, ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Clinical trial finds combined procedures better for persistent atrial fibrillation
Research conducted across 12 hospitals in China has discovered that combining linear ablation with ethanol infusion via the vein of Marshall (EIVOM) alongside pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) significantly improves sinus rhythm ...
Abnormal resting heart rate over long term may predict future heart failure or death
Adults whose resting heart rate follows an atypical pattern as they age may face a greater risk of developing heart failure or dying from any cause than people whose heart rates follow a normal trajectory, new research suggests.
Nov 25, 2024
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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction underdiagnosed
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is underdiagnosed in patients with severe secondary tricuspid regurgitation (STR) of undefined etiology (isolated STR), according to a study published online Nov. 6 in ...
Nov 25, 2024
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