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Inhibition of an enzyme that promotes inflammation may reduce cardiovascular risk in obese people
A research team led by Dr. Martin Mollenhauer from the Heart Center at University Hospital Cologne has investigated the link between obesity and the risk of cardiovascular disease in greater detail. The researchers have discovered ...
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Tiny plastic particles found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries. This increase was significantly higher in people who had experienced ...
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Molecular link between heart attack severity and circadian rhythm unveiled by researchers
The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered by researchers at UTHealth Houston, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with ...
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Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein
While including oats in a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fiber content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied—until now. New research suggests ...
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Higher temperatures tied to greater risk for mortality in people undergoing dialysis
Moderately elevated ambient temperature is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing dialysis, according to a study published in the February issue of the Clinical Kidney Journal.
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Most patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation do not receive anticoagulants
For patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) during hospitalization for other causes, most are not dispensed anticoagulants in the year after discharge, although some have a stroke risk approximating the threshold ...
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TRIM63 identified as key gene in common heart disease, unlocking potential for earlier diagnosis
An Israeli study has identified TRIM63 as a significant genetic contributor to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—the most common hereditary heart disease worldwide. The findings, published in Circulation: Genomic and Precision ...
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Drug candidate successfully treats atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease in large mammals
A drug candidate, previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis—a primary driver of cardiovascular death worldwide—in large mammals, a study suggests.
Apr 22, 2025
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AI algorithm helps pinpoint high-risk heart patients for faster, tailored care
Mount Sinai researchers studying a type of heart disease known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have calibrated an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to quickly and more specifically identify patients with the condition ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Default 90-day statin prescriptions reduce pharmacy visits and close care gaps
With a simple click, doctors can potentially save lives and reduce heart attack and stroke risks for thousands of patients by helping them have their statins on hand. Researchers "nudged" doctors toward this through a default ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Heart failure tied to worsening of neuropsychological symptoms
Patients with heart failure experience worsening neuropsychological outcomes over six months, according to a study published online April 8 in Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
Apr 22, 2025
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Gender bias in POTS diagnosis reveals hidden impact
New research by the University of Adelaide has found it takes nearly twice as long for women to receive a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis when compared to men.
Apr 22, 2025
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Getting treatment for high blood pressure may reduce chances of developing dementia
Reducing high blood pressure substantially lowers the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment without dementia, according to the results of a phase 3 clinical trial involving almost 34,000 patients, published in Nature ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER? What doctors say you should do
You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke—and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital instead of calling 911.
Apr 21, 2025
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Hormone therapy may improve heart health in menopausal women
Deciding whether to start hormone therapy during the menopause transition, the life phase that's the bookend to puberty and when a woman's menstrual cycle stops, is a hotly debated topic. While hormone therapy—replacing ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Hypertension is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Almost half of adults in America—about 108 million people—have hypertension. Hypertension, which is also known as high blood pressure, can constrict and narrow the blood vessels in important organs such as the heart and ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes partly mediate association between prepregnancy obesity, cardiovascular disease risk
Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) mediate a small proportion of the association between prepregnancy obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in midlife, according to a study published in the April 22 issue of the Journal ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure have unexpected side effects
Cardiovascular diseases are the world's leading cause of death, and high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 1 billion people globally, with most living in low- and middle-income countries.
Apr 17, 2025
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Personalized predictive model improves risk assessment for coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although effective preventive treatments exist, these measures are often underutilized, in part because people don't know they're at risk of ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Cardiovascular disease: We know the impact of sex, but what role does gender play?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease study, which compiles and analyzes population health data from 204 countries, the number of CVD cases almost ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50
Adults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or other nontraditional stroke risk factors rather than traditional risks such as high blood pressure, according to research ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood, report suggests
Too often, young people in the U.S. just on the threshold of adulthood face cardiovascular challenges.
Apr 17, 2025
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Researchers report association between urinary incontinence, cardiovascular disease
A University of Iowa-led research team has found that urinary incontinence may be associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease in women. The work is published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Apr 16, 2025
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Longer exposure to antidepressants increases risk for sudden cardiac death
Exposure time to antidepressants in adults is associated with a higher risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Heart Rhythm Association, held from March 30 ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Symptoms of ice cold feet and heaviness in legs strongly linked to varicose veins
Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access journal Open Heart.
Apr 16, 2025
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