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Stopping beta-blockers after heart attack is safe for low-risk patients, study finds
Among stable, relatively low-risk patients who had previously suffered a heart attack, discontinuing beta-blockers after at least one year was found to be non-inferior, or comparable, to continuing beta-blockers in terms ...
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Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial
An acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderate or high risk, the blockage can impair the heart's ability to pump blood through the lungs to such an extent ...
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Global trial shows targeted heart drug reduces obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in youth
A global clinical trial involving The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has found that mavacamten—a heart medication previously approved for adults—can safely and effectively improve the flow of blood through compromised ...
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Triglyceride-lowering drug does not affect plaque in arteries at one year in patients with elevated triglycerides: Study
Despite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atherosclerosis did not experience any significant change in the amount of non-calcified plaque in ...
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With help from AI, eye images offer window into cardiovascular risk
A new system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess cardiovascular risk based on images of the eye captured during eye exams demonstrated strong correlation with a standard cardiovascular risk assessment, according ...
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Direct comparison shows stroke protection devices during TAVR perform alike
In the first head-to-head comparison of two devices intended to protect against stroke in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the investigational Emboliner device performed comparably to the ...
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Culturally tailored food intervention delivers meaningful blood pressure reductions, finds study
Black and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) who received a culturally tailored food-based intervention with dietitian coaching experienced a significant drop in blood pressure compared with those who ...
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Dual imaging identifies cause of heart attack in patients without blocked arteries
When Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. She was 36, a new mom, and otherwise healthy. At the hospital, blood tests showed signs of a heart ...
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Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction
Mayo Clinic research has identified a powerful new way to improve the prediction of a patient's long-term cardiovascular disease risk by enhancing a routinely performed imaging test with artificial intelligence (AI). Heart ...
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No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks
The first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, for 30 minutes ...
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Treatment guided by noninvasive device to monitor lung congestion improves heart failure outcomes
Treatment management guided by the use of a noninvasive device to monitor fluid accumulation in the lungs substantially reduced hospitalizations and deaths among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction ...
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Exercise harder—not just longer—to reduce risk of disease and death, says study
People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. ...
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Intensive LDL lowering with evolocumab reduced first heart attack or stroke in diabetes
Mass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event in high-risk patients who did not have known atherosclerosis (the build-up ...
Mar 29, 2026
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The new cholesterol guideline: What to know
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and jointly published in ...
Mar 29, 2026
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Seeing artery calcium may change behavior, keeping 71% on statins at eight years
Could showing someone a picture of plaque building up in their arteries be enough to save their life? That's the question driving the latest research by the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research ...
Mar 29, 2026
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Six weeks of boxing training significantly lowers blood pressure in young adults
A study from researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso shows that just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in young adults with elevated blood pressure ...
Mar 29, 2026
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No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk
Atopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 29, 2026
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Can a new heart health metric identify fracture risk in postmenopausal women? Study finds link
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result in a serious hip, back, or wrist injury. ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Zone 2, 3, 4? What do heart rate zones mean for your health?
Runners, cyclists and gym-goers with wearable fitness trackers are no doubt familiar with the five "heart rate" zones. Ranging from low to very high intensity, these zones are calculated as percentages of a person's maximum ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term
Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of the left upper chamber of the heart, and left ventricular mass (LVM), a clinical measurement of the weight of the heart's left ventricular myocardium, ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics
New research from a multi-institutional team, published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular ...
Mar 26, 2026
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New MRI system could aid early detection of heart failure
The heart's ability to use oxygen efficiently is a critical indicator of its health, but tests to measure this function have drawbacks that can limit their use. A new Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University study found that ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%
Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: ...
Mar 26, 2026
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A 20% tax on junk food could save more lives than a sugar tax
Every Australian shopper knows the pull of cheap junk foods lining supermarket shelves. Meanwhile, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables continues to climb.
Mar 26, 2026
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Novel AI-enhanced MRI boosts success rate in patients with arrhythmia
AI-enhanced single-shot cine MRI produces superior image quality and provides ventricular measurements comparable to conventional cine MRI, according to research published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
Mar 26, 2026
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