Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

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Embolic protection device may prevent some strokes during heart valve operations

by Tayler Shaw,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently published research shows that a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke

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On the treatment of myocardial infarction

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On the treatment of myocardial infarction

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Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re

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Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in rheumatic patients

by FAPESPPeople with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are more likely to have heart attacks, angina, and strokes. A review of the scientific literature on the subject shows that re

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Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

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Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clots

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patie

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Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

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Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

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Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4

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Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4

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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,

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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,

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Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

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Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

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Meta-analysis reveals persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States, and it is the fifth-leading cause of death and the mos

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Meta-analysis reveals persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States, and it is the fifth-leading cause of death and the mos

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Researchers develop new coronary risk score for women

byRadiological Society of North AmericaKaplan-Meier curve analysis. During follow-up after gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging, for a one-unit increase in risk level, the MACE incidence rat

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Researchers develop new coronary risk score for women

byRadiological Society of North AmericaKaplan-Meier curve analysis. During follow-up after gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging, for a one-unit increase in risk level, the MACE incidence rat

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Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 9 inArthritis Care & Research.Yumeko

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Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 9 inArthritis Care & Research.Yumeko

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More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher says

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resusc

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More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher says

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resusc

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