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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to tackle the 'profound and lasting impact' of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health

Millions of people around the world are suffering from the serious cardiovascular effects of COVID infection and long COVID. A lack of clear guidance on how to reduce this suffering and prevent further harm means that patients ...

Cardiology

Research shows GLP-1RA drugs dramatically reduce death and cardiovascular risk in psoriasis patients

Psoriasis patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) face a 78% lower risk of death and a 44% lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those taking other diabetes or weight-loss ...

Medications

Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug?

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bilingual campaign targets silent killer in Latino communities

Erika Perez was diagnosed with high blood pressure during her third pregnancy. Ten days after giving birth to her child, she suffered a heart attack. Years later, she had a stroke. Perez's story is a powerful reminder of ...

Medications

New pill lowers stubborn BP in kidney patients

A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions.

Cardiology

AI predicts patients likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest

A new AI model is much better than doctors at identifying patients likely to experience cardiac arrest. The linchpin is the system's ability to analyze long-underused heart imaging, alongside a full spectrum of medical records, ...

Cardiology

Delirium common for ICU patients after stroke

Delirium affected 44% of critically ill patients in an Ohio medical center who were hospitalized after a recent stroke, according to new research published in the American Journal of Critical Care. Incidence rates were highest ...

Neuroscience

High phosphate diet impacts nervous system, induces hypertension

Diets rich in phosphate additives, commonly found in processed foods, can increase blood pressure by triggering a brain signaling pathway and overactivating the sympathetic nervous system that regulates cardiovascular function, ...

Cardiology

AI tool can interpret echocardiograms in minutes

Cardiologists use echocardiography to diagnose a range of functional or structural abnormalities of the heart. Using more than 100 videos and images that capture different parts of the heart, echocardiographers make dozens ...