Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study
Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for nearly 15% of heart attacks for a decade in a northern California study, published today in JAHA.
Apr 29, 2026
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Myocardial Infarction
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Over past decade, congestive heart failure and heart rhythm-related cardiogenic shock deaths increased >10%: Data
New data from the CDC WONDER database finds deaths from heart attack-related cardiogenic shock (CS) decreased between 1999 and 2020, but deaths linked to heart failure (HF) and abnormal heart rhythms have risen sharply since ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Improving cardiovascular risk prediction in Latin America and the Caribbean: SCORE2-LAC
A preliminary model to improve the prediction of cardiovascular risk in Latin America and the Caribbean was presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026, the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology ...
Apr 24, 2026
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New ST-elevation myocardial infarction protocol trial data provide deeper insight into patient outcomes
Researchers recently presented data on the secondary endpoints of STEMI-DTU (ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Door-To-Unload) at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2026 Scientific ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Shock initiative demonstrates over 70% survival in patients with cardiogenic shock
Findings from the Can Escalation Reduce Acute Myocardial Infarction Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock (CERAMICS) registry demonstrate that early use of a small heart pump improves outcomes in patients experiencing a severe form ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Fining hospitals for medical misogyny won't help women, it will hurt them
Hospitals that score poorly on feedback from female patients could soon see their budget cut under a plan unveiled in April by Wes Streeting, the UK's health secretary. Branded "patient power payments," the scheme would tie ...
Apr 21, 2026
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One hidden factor in your 20s can leave a lasting mark on your heart decades later
Individuals exposed to adverse neighborhood social factors in early adulthood demonstrated a higher risk of developing coronary artery calcification in midlife, a key measure of early cardiovascular disease, according to ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Physicists refute famous 2025 study claiming daylight saving time poses severe health risks
In 2025, Lara Weed and Jamie M. Zeitzer of Stanford University published an article linking the practice of seasonal time changes (Daylight Saving Time) to negative health outcomes, ranging from acute symptoms (heart attacks ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Effective cholesterol absorption from the intestine may increase the risk of serious cardiac events
The way in which the body processes cholesterol affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases. LDL cholesterol is obtained from saturated fats in food and from hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Its accumulation in the arterial ...
Apr 15, 2026
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How to limit the health risks posed by polluted air
Air pollution just isn't what it used to be. While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air quality persist.
Apr 13, 2026
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