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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 ...

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 ...

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.

Health

Leafy greens linked to lower risk of heart disease, study finds

A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVD's), according to new research published in the European Journal of Nutrition from Edith Cowan University ...

Cardiology

How aortic valve stenosis develops

There is currently no way to stop calcification of the aortic valve. If all else fails, the valve must be replaced. To better understand the development of this common disease, researchers from Bochum and Bonn have taken ...

Medications

Novel therapy saves patient with severe heart inflammation

Acute myocarditis—sudden inflammation of the heart—causes mild symptoms in most cases, but about 10% of acute myocarditis cases can be sudden and severe, leading to cardiac arrhythmias, heart pump failure, or even death. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Urinary metal levels tied to higher risk of heart failure

A new multi-cohort study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that exposure to certain metals, detected in urine, is associated with a higher risk of heart failure (HF).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Common respiratory viruses linked to heart events in the short-term

Common viral respiratory infections such as COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are linked to an increased short-term risk of stroke and heart attack in adults, new University of Melbourne research has ...