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Study identifies a new factor linked to heart failure
When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and maintains the activity of this vital organ. ...
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Exercise and eat your veggies: Experts warn against privileged heart disease prevention strategies
A leading cardiovascular disease researcher from Simon Fraser University is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe.
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Hospital heart failure program linked to lower death rates and better long-term survival
Hospitalized heart failure patients in the United States are living longer and receiving more optimized evidence-based care, according to new research drawn from nearly two decades of data in the American Heart Association's ...
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Never too old: Medication improves survival rates after a first heart attack even in patients over age 90
Researchers have found that prescribing guideline-directed medical treatment (GDMT), regardless of the number of medications, can improve survival rates in patients 90 years of age and older following their first heart attack, ...
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Smartphone app that detects heart attack and stroke found effective in clinical trial
A potentially lifesaving new smartphone app can help people determine if they are suffering heart attacks or strokes and should seek medical attention, a clinical study suggests.
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Less frequent stroke monitoring is safe, effective and frees up resources, study finds
Halving the number of times vital signs and neurological function are checked in low-risk patients after treatment for acute ischemic stroke does not compromise care or recovery, according to new findings presented at the ...
May 21, 2025
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Drug candidate holds promise for difficult-to-treat heart disease
A study led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson's Sarver Heart Center identified a drug candidate that appears to reverse the progression of a type of heart failure in mouse ...
May 21, 2025
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Effects of blood pressure management on cardiovascular health vary across education levels
The effects of intensive blood pressure management on rates of cardiovascular events and death vary substantially across individuals' levels of educational attainment, according to a new study by researchers at the University ...
May 21, 2025
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Research shows male bodybuilders face high risk of sudden cardiac death, especially those who compete
Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
May 21, 2025
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Risk calculator accurately estimates 10-year cardiovascular disease risk and those with calcium buildup
The PREVENT risk calculator helped to identify people with plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart, in addition to predicting their risk of a future heart attack, according to new research published in the Journal of ...
May 21, 2025
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Pulmonary embolism in children more common than previously thought
Pulmonary embolism in children has been acknowledged to be an issue in clinical care but was thought to be rare. Now new research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and at the ATS ...
May 21, 2025
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Combined oral contraceptives triple risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, new study shows
New research presented today at the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC 2025) held in Helsinki, May 21–23, revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in ...
May 21, 2025
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Contactless radar-like sensor can detect irregular heart rhythms
A contactless detection system for atrial fibrillation utilizing radio technology and artificial intelligence has been presented in an article published in Nature Communications this week. The system could aid in detection ...
May 20, 2025
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Telemedicine improves access to endocrinology care for rural patients, study finds
The availability of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic improved access to endocrinology care for rural patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University ...
May 20, 2025
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Natural compound found in rice and coffee may help relax heart arteries
Sudden narrowing of the coronary arteries—called coronary artery spasms—can lead to chest pain (angina), heart attacks, and other serious heart problems. Now, a research group has discovered that ferulic acid, a natural ...
May 20, 2025
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Guidance on using Apple Watch for heart health monitoring helps patients and clinicians
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued a guidance tool to help clinicians and patients use health data collected while wearing an Apple Watch to effectively track and manage cardiovascular health.
May 20, 2025
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AI initiative to interpret cardiac imaging scans in minutes, aiding early detection and prediction of coronary artery
The National Heart Center Singapore (NHCS) announces a major advancement in cardiac care research with the implementation of SENSE (Singapore hEart lesioN analySEr), a nationwide AI initiative that reduces the time taken ...
May 20, 2025
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Amiloride found to be as effective as spironolactone in managing resistant hypertension
Yonsei University College of Medicine-led research has shown amiloride is as effective as spironolactone in reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 12 weeks in patients with resistant hypertension.
Why donor hearts fail in cold storage—and how to prevent it
Researchers have discovered a new molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows.
May 19, 2025
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Living with anxiety? Regular sleep may be especially important for heart health
A new study links sleep irregularity with early precursors of heart disease in young adults with chronic anxiety. The study findings are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative ...
May 19, 2025
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Changes in the aging heart may lessen the risk of irregular heartbeats
Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats.
May 19, 2025
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Higher end of 'normal' sodium levels linked to increased heart disease risk
A Bar-Ilan University study has found that individuals with sodium levels at the higher end of the "normal" range are significantly more likely to develop hypertension and heart failure, two of the most common age-related ...
May 19, 2025
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Methylene blue may help protect lungs during complex heart surgeries, study finds
A new study suggests that methylene blue—a medication already approved for several clinical uses—may protect the lungs from damage caused by major heart surgeries that involve stopping blood circulation and lowering body ...
May 19, 2025
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Study suggests dosing of heart failure medication can be safely simplified
An estimated 32 million people globally have heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, a condition where the lower left chamber of the heart does a poor job of pumping blood to the rest of the body.
May 19, 2025
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