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Researchers report clear shift in arterial diseases in diabetes

Researchers report clear shift in arterial diseases in diabetes

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have dec

Researchers report clear shift in arterial diseases in diabetes

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have dec
Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

by Elana GotkineHigher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA Network Open.Zakari

Higher BMI variability linked to adverse cardiovascular disease events

by Elana GotkineHigher body mass index (BMI) variability is associated with adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online March 21 inJAMA Network Open.Zakari
Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti

Pre-procedural strategy for cardiac catheterization found to improve patient well-being and satisfaction

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsProcedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart using a catheter. It is performed for both diagnosti
New model could improve treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiac disease

New model could improve treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiac disease

by Queen Mary, University of LondonHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new approach to address cardiac disea

New model could improve treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiac disease

by Queen Mary, University of LondonHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationResearchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new approach to address cardiac disea
Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

byUniversity of CopenhagenIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthThe human gut contains trillions

Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

byUniversity of CopenhagenIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthThe human gut contains trillions
Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B

Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by FAPESP1: Summary of the experimental sessions. The exercise (upper panel) and control sessions (lower panel) were performed in different days and the order of the experiments was randomized. B
Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres

Experts call for routine measurement of lipoprotein (a) levels

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Histogram of serum lipoprotein(a) concentrations distribution in the study population divided into four categories. Credit:Progres
New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?
Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af
Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMiddle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers wi

Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMiddle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers wi
Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu

Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShort bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascu
Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al

Synthetic platelets stanch bleeding, promote healing in animal models

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityEvaluation of in vivo hemostatic efficacy of PLPs administered in a traumatic injury model in dilutional coagulopathy mice. (A). Treatments were al