With the help of an AI tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken originally to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular disease.
Dec 4, 2024
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Short bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure among women who don't exercise regularly, ...
Dec 3, 2024
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The thrill of bagging a big buck or gobbler can bring a smile to any hunter's face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association, ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Pathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted therapies. So, new attempts to repair scar tissue in infarcted hearts using cells or cell products need more time to develop ...
Dec 3, 2024
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A University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frostbite, to be used in emergency rooms, shelters and even outdoors.
Dec 2, 2024
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A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for this side effect is that the ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Stress after a heart attack is understandable—and new research into what drives such stress suggests that fear of another heart attack might play a significant role.
Dec 2, 2024
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Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women ...
Nov 27, 2024
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New research from the University of Aberdeen shows that women in Scotland were less likely than men to receive preventative medicine which could put them at greater risk of further heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular ...
Nov 27, 2024
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The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
Nov 27, 2024
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