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Gestational diabetes may signal poor prepregnancy cardiovascular health
Poor prepregnancy cardiovascular health is associated with a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and coronary artery calcium in midlife, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA Cardiology.
Jul 3, 2025
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Patient education in cardiac rehab: A personal reflection on building a more inclusive and empowering future
I grew up and began my career in Brazil, where access to health care and education—especially in low-resource settings—was not guaranteed. Early in my clinical work, I witnessed how empowering patients with knowledge ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Gaps in detection and prevention leave many vulnerable to first-time heart attacks
Despite the global implementation of clinical algorithms designed to predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease based on traditional risk factors, the burden of this condition continues to rise. This is shown in a study ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use are increasing, study finds
The estimated mean annual number of hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use was higher in 2020–2021 than in 2016–2017, with a higher increase among women than men, according to a study published in the July issue ...
Jul 3, 2025
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New cell signaling pathway found to shield blood vessels from hypertension damage
By creating artificial aging in mice, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have been able to track the formation of aneurysms in the walls of blood vessels.
Jul 2, 2025
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Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease
UCLA researchers have successfully grown miniature lungs from stem cells—complete with their own functioning blood vessel networks.
Jul 2, 2025
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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, ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Lab-grown 'tiny hearts' bring hope for children and adults with genetic heart disease
Scientists from QIMR Berghofer's Cardiac Bioengineering Lab have developed lab-grown, three-dimensional heart tissues known as cardiac organoids that mimic the structure and function of real adult human heart muscle.
Jul 2, 2025
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Researchers take major step toward cuff-free blood pressure monitoring
Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuffless blood pressure monitoring. The new technology could improve early detection and management of hypertension.
Jul 2, 2025
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Preventive heart screenings plunged for disabled adults in pandemic years
A new national study led by researchers at the University of Delaware and George Mason University highlights significant disparities in health care access for adults with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Tens of thousands of heart attacks, strokes could be prevented with this prescription, study suggests
Tens of thousands of people suffer needless heart attacks and strokes every year because they aren't taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study says.
Jul 2, 2025
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Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men
Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill and Concordia ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin despite no history of heart disease
Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease—despite stricter guidelines that no longer always call for it, a study finds.
Jul 2, 2025
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HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
A Texas mother of two, Brianna Henderson, was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding another pregnancy that could be life-threatening, Henderson ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Novel drug tackles uncontrolled hypertension caused by aldosterone dysregulation
Hypertension affects 1 in 3 adults globally and is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Aldosterone dysregulation, often driven by obesity and primary aldosteronism, affects up to 30% of patients ...
Jul 1, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 1, 2025
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How exercise helps the heart regain energy balance in heart failure
Heart failure (HF) is a growing global health concern, affecting more than 64 million people worldwide. It develops when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body's demands, often due to long-term damage ...
Jul 1, 2025
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A commonly used test could miss the most dangerous type of heart disease
Left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease can lead to what's known as a "widowmaker" heart attack, so-called because of the low odds of survival. But this can be avoided if someone is given a stent to open up the narrowed ...
Jul 1, 2025
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First oral drug shows promise for Barth syndrome heart and muscle symptoms
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that an oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 300,000 births worldwide with no current ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Exposure to air pollution may cause heart damage, cardiac MRI study finds
Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a study that was published in Radiology. The research indicates that fine particulate ...
Jul 1, 2025
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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, ...
Jun 30, 2025
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For heart transplant patients, blood test may detect rejection earlier and more easily
Following a heart transplant, patients must undergo surgical biopsies so that clinicians can monitor for signs of organ rejection. A new study shows the promise of a biomarker that could allow doctors to replace these invasive ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Vaccination as a new form of cardiovascular prevention: An ESC Clinical Consensus Statement
A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement published in the European Heart Journal discusses the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events following various viral and bacterial infections.
Jun 30, 2025
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Touch-sensing PIEZO2 ion channel found to also play essential role in coronary vessel development
The ion channel PIEZO2 doesn't just convey touch stimuli. It also plays a key role in the development of coronary vessels, a team led by Annette Hammes from the Max Delbrück Center reports in Nature Cardiovascular Research. ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Non-surgical technique increases survivability for patients suffering ultra-low blood pressure
An eight-year HonorHealth Research Institute clinical trial, using non-surgical techniques, showed 86% of patients with a type of usually fatal low blood pressure known as "structural shock" survived at least three months, ...
Jun 27, 2025
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