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Atherosclerosis progresses rapidly in healthy people from the age of 40

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Atherosclerosis progresses rapidly in healthy people from the age of 40

Almost half of apparently healthy people between the ages of 40 and 50 could be accumulating fatty plaques—atheromas—in their arteries at a much faster rate than was previously thought. The Journal of the American College ...

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Cardiology

Autoimmunity-associated heart dilation tied to heart-failure risk in type 1 diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes, particularly those with poor glycemic control, are at markedly increased risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population. Even more puzzling, in individuals with type 1 diabetes, many ...

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Cardiology

Recent decline in heart attacks greater in men than women

(HealthDay)—The incidence of heart attacks is decreasing, but the trend seems to have slowed in women, according to a study recently published in Circulation.

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Oncology & Cancer

Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart

Doug Cobb popped a couple antacid pills to calm the heartburn he'd been experiencing on and off for weeks. The 60-year-old considered he might have a stomach problem, but waved it off, assuming the burning sensation came ...

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Cardiology

Heart disease risk up for first-time mothers with preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—First-time mothers with preeclampsia are at a higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death, according to a study recently published in the ...

1 hour ago

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19: Increased risk for those with CVD and stroke survivors

COVID-19 is prompting widespread questions and concerns about the heightened risk for those with heart disease and stroke survivors.

5 hours ago

Cardiology

Medicare changes may increase access to TAVR

People with aortic stenosis and a low surgical risk became eligible for a less invasive valve replacement last summer, spurring increased demand for the catheter-based procedure called TAVR. But only a subset of U.S. hospitals, ...

3 hours ago

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New oxygenation and ventilation management training for healthcare providers

With the COVID-19 pandemic, more patients are having difficulty breathing and requiring ventilators to help them breathe. As hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) volumes increase with COVID-19 patients, health care professionals ...

5 hours ago

Cardiology

Larger thighs associated with lower risk of heart disease in obesity

A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease in people with obesity, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. In overweight and obese Chinese ...

Apr 04, 2020

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Interim guidance issued on stroke care during COVID-19 pandemic

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Stroke Council Leadership has released "Temporary Emergency Guidance to U.S. Stroke Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic," which was published late yesterday in ...

Apr 03, 2020

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Drugs considered for COVID-19 can raise risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms

As some consider treating coronavirus patients with a combination of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, cardiologists are advising caution because both medications can increase the risk for ...

Apr 02, 2020

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Cardiology

Muscle protein abundant in the heart plays key role in blood clotting during heart attack

A prevalent heart protein known as cardiac myosin, which is released into the body when a person suffers a heart attack, can cause blood to thicken or clot—worsening damage to heart tissue, a new study shows.

Apr 02, 2020

Cardiology

Benefits of exercise on metabolism: More profound than previously reported

The effects of exercise on metabolism are even greater than scientists believed. That's the finding of a unique study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Apr 02, 2020

Cardiology

For stroke survivors, light physical activity linked to better daily function

Researchers used accelerometers to measure daily physical activity in 30 stroke survivors for a week, assessing how much the participants moved and how well they performed routine physical tasks. The study revealed that stroke ...

Apr 02, 2020

Health

Study finds that Pilates significantly improves blood pressure in young, obese women

A new paper in The American Journal of Hypertension, published by Oxford University Press, finds that mat Pilates may be an effective strategy to improve cardiovascular health for young obese women, a population that is at ...

Apr 01, 2020

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Cardiology

Most diets lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but effects largely disappear after a year

Reasonably good evidence suggests that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over a period of six months, compared with a usual diet, finds a study published by The ...

Apr 01, 2020

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What people with high blood pressure need to know about COVID-19

Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure—a reading above 130/80—may face an increased risk for severe complications if they ...

Apr 01, 2020

Health

Study: Consumption of 3-6 eggs/week lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and death

Eggs have been acknowledged as a good source of high-quality proteins and contain bioactive components beneficial for health, while they are also loaded with abundant cholesterol in the yolks, making the public hesitant about ...

Apr 01, 2020

HIV & AIDS

HIV-related heart disease risk varies by geography, income

People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to people without HIV. Data linking HIV and CVD, CVD risk factors and CVD risk assessment come predominantly ...

Apr 01, 2020

Neuroscience

Non-invasive method to predict brain pressure

The only way to accurately measure pressure inside the skull is to insert a catheter or sensor inside. However, this is invasive and techniques with less risk are desired. Intracranial pressure (ICP) needs to be correctly ...

Apr 01, 2020