Research by the Technion has demonstrated that activation of the brain's reward system could boost recovery from a heart attack. The research, which was conducted at the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, was led ...
Jul 17, 2024
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A comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that the long-term, 30-year risk should be considered in addition to the short-term, 10-year ...
Jul 15, 2024
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A new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large heart attack loses an average of 11 years, while an 80-year-old man with a small heart attack loses an average ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related health complications if they delay the onset of diabetes for just four years through diet and exercise. Guangwei Li of the ...
Jul 9, 2024
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When it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind of scan is right for you. What is your doctor looking for, and what exactly does the imaging show?
Jul 8, 2024
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Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study shows that it has the same level of accuracy as blood tests and blood pressure measurements.
Jul 3, 2024
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Results from a large stud show that protein analyses taken during the first trimester of pregnancy did not improve predictions for identifying people at risk for experiencing conditions related to having high blood pressure ...
Jul 3, 2024
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A new study sheds light on the critical role of patient education in managing cardiovascular diseases. Researchers examined the information needs of over 1,600 heart patients from diverse regions, revealing significant insights ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Vascular plaque. It starts with inflammation. Perhaps your blood pressure has been a little too high for a little too long, putting strain on your blood vessels.
Jul 2, 2024
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A heart attack is a life-threatening condition, with patients remaining at risk of premature death long after the actual attack—50% to 60% of patients die subsequently as a result of sudden cardiac death, triggered by cardiac ...
Jun 28, 2024
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