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UrduOne in 5 deaths each year are a result of Heart Disease, and the American Heart Associations anticipates the problem to get worse in the next 25 years. An AHA report says the surge of cardiovascular risk factors, such as…
Tag: Cardiovascular Health
A “Quad-Demic” Warning: Symptoms of Viral Influenza, COVID-19, Norovirus, and RSV Can Also Be Signs of Potential Heart Complications
Mount Sinai cardiologists warn about the risk of heart problems during surge of winter viruses for American Heart Month in February
New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
Feeling Constipated? You May Have a Higher Risk for Heart Disease
People with constipation may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and the risk increases in people who also have high blood pressure. The findings of a new study are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The study has been chosen as an APSselect article for October.
Black patients more likely to die after coronary bypass surgery
Despite advances in cardiovascular medicine, Black patients are 22% more likely than white patients to die in the hospital after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, according to a study of more than 1 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have third highest cardiovascular death rate in the U.S.
A study of nationwide mortality data found that Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults have substantially higher cardiovascular death rates than Asian adults and the third highest cardiovascular death rate in the United States behind Black and White adults.
Harnessing the power of social networks to address the burden of stroke recurrence
New research links social networks to improved blood pressure control among stroke survivors
Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans’ cardiovascular health
Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease depending on length of residence and location in the U.S.
Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes: Study
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reporting lower levels of social support experience worse health outcomes, a new Yale-led study finds. Social support is thought to bolster cardiovascular health by facilitating health-promoting behaviors and acting as a buffer against the…
Follow up after cardiovascular hospitalizations lacking, especially among marginalized populations
A retrospective cohort study found that between 2010 and 2019, timely post-discharge follow-up after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) hospitalizations increased substantially for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, but many patients still not getting the follow-up they need, and racial and socioeconomic disparities have worsened.
How do we stop the burn? – Wildfires in the US: A Growing Concern
The recent surge in wildfires across the United States has become a pressing issue, affecting communities, ecosystems, and air quality. Wildfires’ increasing frequency and intensity are alarming due to their immediate and long-term impacts.
Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.
The Study of the Epidemiology of Pediatric Hypertension Registry (SUPERHERO): Rationale and Methods
The Study of the Epidemiology of Pediatric Hypertension Registry (SUPERHERO): Rationale and Methods
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Received 2024 Distinguished Award From European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)
President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital given top honor for his scientific excellence and successful global education initiatives on cardiovascular disease
Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
Running, cycling, or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as groundbreaking new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17%.
Salt substitution associated with lower risk for all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
A systematic review of 16 randomized controlled trials found that the use of a salt substitute in food preparation was associated with a lower risk for both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The analysis is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Acetaminophen May Be Less Heart-safe than Previously Thought
The common painkiller acetaminophen was found to alter proteins in the heart tissue when used regularly at moderate doses, according to a new study conducted in mice. Researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.
Women’s Hearts Differ From Men’s
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but from pregnancy risks to how their arteries function women face different challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.
Why the Top Cause of Death for Women Has Been Ignored
Experts at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai who have studied progress made over decades of research say there’s still a long way to go before medical science fully understands how heart disease is different in women than men.
Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions
Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms, according to a new pair of papers.
Expert provides tips to show some love for heart health
During February’s Heart Health Month, a West Virginia University Extension expert is offering advice on simple steps to improve heart health. Gwen Crum, a Family and Community Development agent and assistant professor, says adjusting diets and adding more exercise, even in small ways, can make a…
What Happens to our Cardiovascular System as We Age?
Researchers from Tufts University explain how our heart and arteries change as we get older and why women and men have different rates of cardiovascular disease
Preschoolers From Low-Income Families May Have Worse Health and Benefit Less From Health Promotion Interventions Than Children With Higher Socioeconomic Status
Mount Sinai study focused on Harlem preschools emphasizes the need for specialized health promotion programs in classrooms starting at an early age
Mount Sinai Announces Partnership With the Brazilian Clinical Research Institute to Advance Cardiovascular Disease Research and Medical Education
Agreement aims to improve patient care and outcomes on a global scale
Parental incarceration increases cardiovascular risk in young adults
New research from UChicago Medicine suggests parental incarceration elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities.
Study: Blood stem cell diversity arises in embryonic development
All humans have a diverse set of blood stem cell types that help govern overall health. As people age, they tend to lose this diversity, increasing their risk for blood cancers, cardiovascular disease and all-causes death. Yale School of Medicine…
First Dedicated Heart and Vascular Hospital in Waxahachie Opening Soon
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Waxahachie*, an expansion of the nationally recognized Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas*, is now complete.
Less-invasive Cardiac MRI Is a Valuable Diagnostic Tool in the Early Evaluation of Patients with Acute Chest Pain
An estimated 3 million patients visit emergency departments each year with acute chest pain and mildly elevated troponin levels. A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals that cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is a safe and valuable tool to help evaluate these complex patients.
Statin alternative lowers risk of cardiac events as well as cholesterol levels
A medication called bempedoic acid reduced the risk of cardiac events as well as statins and may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-reducing medications, according to industry-supported research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may face increased risk of death
People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Wearable devices may improve cardiac health – but adoption is low among those with CVD risk, study finds
Wearable fitness trackers may improve cardiac health for at-risk individuals. But new research from Yale School of Medicine suggests those at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have adopted wearable fitness devices at a lower rate than the general population. Researchers…
Climate Change Threatens Military Readiness
The growing frequency and intensity of heat waves around the globe pose “a substantial, persistent ‘non-combat threat’” to military training and operations, according to experts in environmental, thermoregulatory and cardiovascular physiology.
Study reveals cardiovascular health disparities based on sexual orientation
In a recent nationwide study from France, lesbian and bisexual women had worse cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women.
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center Brings New Healthcare Investments to Community
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center has made a number of recent investments in various areas to better serve patients in the community. Throughout the next few months, the hospital will be opening a new Breast Health Center, renovating its Cath Lab, enhancing women’s health services, and making new improvements in nuclear medicine, imaging, and across its facilities.
Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
New research suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health. The study was the first to compare pre and post COVID-infection levels of arterial stiffness; a marker associated with the ageing and function of our arteries.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Opens Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently celebrated the opening of a new, specialized Pulmonary Hypertension Center.
Cardiologist to Female Patients: Be Aware of Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms
In recognition of American Heart Month (February), one cardiologist from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is sharing potentially life-saving information for patients assigned female at birth. “The leading killer in women is not cancer—it’s heart disease,…
New Study Finds Depression, Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults
Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who analyzed data from more than a half million people between the ages of 18 and 49. The findings add to a growing body of evidence connecting CVD with depression among young and middle-aged adults and suggest the relationship between the two could begin in early adulthood.
Learn CPR and Lower Your Stress: Mount Sinai Cardiologists Emphasize Their Importance During American Heart Month
Doctors warn about lack of knowledge of administering CPR, especially in high-risk groups, and the rise of stress-related heart issues
Computerized decision support system helps to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes
Compared with team-based care alone, the addition of a computerized clinical decision support system (CDSS) significantly reduced cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes.
Gender Affirmation Treatment Delivery Route May Affect Heart Health
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people assigned male at birth are at increased heart health risk. The delivery route of estrogen medication is known to affect heart health risk in cisgender women. However, research is lacking on how estrogen route affects heart health in the TGD population.
UChicago Medicine first in state to offer novel super-saturated oxygen therapy to patients with ‘widowmaker’ heart attacks
The treatment is the first therapy to mitigate heart muscle damage after catheter-based intervention and could increase long-term survival for heart attack patients.
Northwestern Medicine Taps Douglas R. Johnston, MD, to Lead Cardiac Surgery
Nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, Douglas R. Johnston, MD, has been named surgical director of Northwestern Medicine’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
University Hospitals Studying a Self-Management Treatment for Black Women with Depression and at Risk for High Blood Pressure
Researchers at University Hospitals, with support from an American Heart Association® grant, will work to better understand how to successfully treat Black women diagnosed with depression who are also at risk for high blood pressure.
Religious practices, spirituality associated with higher levels of heart health among African Americans
A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health.
Nationally representative study shows disparities persist in lipid control
Physician-scientists assessed whether lipid concentrations and rates of lipid control changed among U.S. adults from 2007 to 2018. The researchers observed that while mean cholesterol concentrations improved among U.S. adults overall during this time period, there were concerning variations in these trends by race and ethnicity.
Ochsner and Tulane collaboration uncovers what happens to genes inside artery plaques to trigger strokes
Researchers at Ochsner Health and Tulane University School of Medicine have identified the genes that become active in carotid arteries when plaque rupture causes a stroke. The work, published in Scientific Reports, was made possible by acquiring samples closer to the time of the stroke than previously possible. The results provide a picture of what the cells in the plaque are doing near the moment they induce a stroke.
Study Reverses Long-Held Ideas About Relationship Among Diabetes, Fat and Cardiovascular Disease
In a paper published in Circulation Research, scientists describe a series of studies designed to determine the relationship among insulin, fats and the vascular system.