Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMiddle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers wi

Updated on: November 26,2024

Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMiddle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers wi

Updated on:November 26,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on: May 07,2024

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Updated on:May 07,2024

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu

Updated on: December 16,2024

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu

Updated on:December 16,2024

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

Updated on: April 28,2024

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

Updated on:April 28,2024

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres

Updated on: September 04,2024

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres

Updated on:September 04,2024

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

Updated on: March 21,2024

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

Updated on:March 21,2024

Women with endometriosis at greater associated risk of heart attack and stroke, research finds

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsAccording to research presented atESC Congress 2024, women with endometriosis have a 20% greater risk of significant cardi

Updated on: September 05,2024

Women with endometriosis at greater associated risk of heart attack and stroke, research finds

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsAccording to research presented atESC Congress 2024, women with endometriosis have a 20% greater risk of significant cardi

Updated on:September 05,2024

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

Updated on: March 15,2024

Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

Updated on:March 15,2024

AI tools better at predicting heart transplant rejection than standard clinical method, finds study

by Emory UniversityCredit: Emory UniversityMore than 4,500 heart transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2023. While the lifesaving operation improves the quality of life and longevity for most

Updated on: March 28,2024

AI tools better at predicting heart transplant rejection than standard clinical method, finds study

by Emory UniversityCredit: Emory UniversityMore than 4,500 heart transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2023. While the lifesaving operation improves the quality of life and longevity for most

Updated on:March 28,2024

Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

by Elana GotkineHigher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA Network Open.Zakari

Updated on: March 28,2024

Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

by Elana GotkineHigher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA Network Open.Zakari

Updated on:March 28,2024

Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

byUniversity of CopenhagenIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthThe human gut contains trillions

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

byUniversity of CopenhagenIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthThe human gut contains trillions

Updated on:June 03,2024

Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin

Updated on:August 08,2024