New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

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New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

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Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

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Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

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Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

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Studies find bivalent COVID-19 shot effective for preventing thromboembolic events

by Elana GotkineA bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after receipt of an original monovalent COVID-19 vaccine is effective for preventing COVID-19-related thromboembolic events, according to research publ

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ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

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ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

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New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&

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New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&

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New model could improve treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiac disease

by Queen Mary, University of LondonHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new approach to address cardiac disea

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New model could improve treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiac disease

by Queen Mary, University of LondonHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new approach to address cardiac disea

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Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

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Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

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Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP

by Elana GotkineA single dose of subcutaneous zilebesiran is associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 16 in theJournal o

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Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP

by Elana GotkineA single dose of subcutaneous zilebesiran is associated with a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 16 in theJournal o

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Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

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Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

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How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)

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How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)

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Health disparities in cardiometabolic disease seen within racial subgroups

by Elana GotkineHealth disparities are seen in the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases by disaggregated racial and ethnic subgroups, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S.

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Health disparities in cardiometabolic disease seen within racial subgroups

by Elana GotkineHealth disparities are seen in the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases by disaggregated racial and ethnic subgroups, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S.

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Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

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Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

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