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Stenting all blocked arteries outperforms culprit-only treatment approach, study shows
Opening all blocked arteries with stents in patients with a heart attack, known as complete revascularization, reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, death from any cause and future heart attacks compared with ...
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More prenatal visits linked to right level of care for infants born with heart defects
In cases of mild congenital heart defects, more prenatal visits are associated with a greater likelihood of appropriate delivery at a community hospital, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Results suggest ...
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Targeted vitamin D3 supplementation cuts risk of second heart attack in half, study finds
A tailored approach of vitamin D3 supplementation in patients who have suffered a heart attack significantly reduces their risk of a second heart attack, a new study from heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt ...
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Any hypertension during pregnancy significantly increases postpartum cardiovascular risk, study finds
A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications—including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, ...
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Coronary artery calcium may be a predictor for all-cause mortality, including non-cardiac conditions
In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in their coronary arteries are not only significantly less likely ...
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A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don't lose sleep over it
Don't lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That's the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary study involving the sleep-related supplement. It raised questions about the safety ...
Nov 8, 2025
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Minimally invasive coronary calcium CT scans measuring heart disease risk can find other potential health problems
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart attack.
Nov 8, 2025
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Hot pants for good health: Scientists try heat therapy to lower blood pressure
The saying goes that you should stay out of the kitchen if you can't take the heat, but new research suggests otherwise—for the sake of your blood pressure.
Nov 7, 2025
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Bidirectional link seen for myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy
There is a bidirectional association between myocardial infarction (MI) and late-onset epilepsy (LOE), according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Neurology.
Nov 7, 2025
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Researchers identify a new stem cell patch to gently heal damaged hearts
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that could one day transform the treatment of heart failure.
Nov 6, 2025
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Teen migraines linked to hypertension: Why early blood pressure screening matters
A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure. The research, which analyzed data from over two million ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Gut microbes likely play a role in coronary artery disease, study suggests
Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide. Genetic and environmental factors influence a person's risk of disease and severity, but microbes likely also play ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease
Poor olfaction is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Nov 6, 2025
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Five things to know about the dangers of high blood pressure
It's been nearly a decade since tens of millions of Americans awoke to a new diagnosis: high blood pressure.
Nov 6, 2025
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Vaping might seem safer than smoking but your heart could tell a different story
You may have heard that vaping is the "safer" choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also puts your heart at risk?
Nov 6, 2025
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Young adults with elevated cholesterol often go untreated, study finds
Fewer than half of young adults with severely high low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), or "bad" cholesterol, levels start taking a statin within five years of first high LDL-C measurement, according to a study published in Journal ...
Nov 6, 2025
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How experts are using AI to better detect sleep apnea, especially in women
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can identify obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using the results from an electrocardiogram (ECG)—a common heart test. The innovation could ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Study finds heart health in midlife predicts dementia risk in older age
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by University College London researchers.
Nov 5, 2025
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Heavy alcohol use linked to risk of brain bleed earlier in life
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham suggests that heavy alcohol use may lead to more severe brain bleeds and cause long-term brain vessel damage at a younger age.
Nov 5, 2025
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General anesthesia during clot-removal surgery leads to better neurological outcomes at 3 months
Patients who undergo general anesthesia while receiving a specialized surgery to treat strokes have better outcomes than patients who are moderately sedated, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston.
Nov 5, 2025
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Study links heart attacks and late-onset epilepsy in older adults
Older adults who have a heart attack may be more likely to develop epilepsy later in life, according to a study published in Neurology. While the study shows a link between these conditions, it does not prove cause and effect.
Nov 5, 2025
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Drug-coated balloons shown as effective alternative to stents in larger arteries
In the treatment of larger narrowed blood vessels, drug-coated balloon catheters have been shown to deliver lasting and effective outcomes. Their minimally invasive nature makes them a viable alternative to stents. These ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Premature birth and NICU stay linked to higher childhood hypertension risk
A study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers shows that some preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)—even without major complications of premature birth—have a heightened risk ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Decades-long research tracks heart health improvements among American Indians
For more than 35 years, University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers have played a key role in the Strong Heart Study, a landmark project that has uncovered critical insights into cardiovascular disease among American ...
Nov 5, 2025
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