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Cardiac rehabilitation: You cannot tell a good story if you do not know how to listen

As a clinician and researcher in cardiac rehabilitation, I've learned that the most important tool in our work is not a stethoscope or a treadmill—it is our ability to listen. Not just to the words patients say, but to ...

Cardiology

Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?

Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer may have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

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

Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in gums

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip into the bloodstream and ...

Cardiology

Lack of sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promotes molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems. This has been shown in a new study in which the researchers investigated how sleep deprivation affects biomarkers ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sudden cardiac death in children peaks during teenage years

Sudden and unexpected heart-related deaths in children are most common during their teenage years, according to research from the UK's national cardiac pathology referral center at City St George's, University of London.

Cardiology

Real-time AI-driven decision support aids catheter ablation

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven model can significantly improve procedural safety in cardiac electrophysiology with real-time decision support, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Heart Rhythm ...