There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

Updated on: February 05,2025

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

Updated on:February 05,2025

APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe

Updated on: April 23,2024

APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe

Updated on:April 23,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on: October 14,2024

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Updated on:October 14,2024

Vascular Surgery: Overview

Updated on: July 02,2024

Vascular Surgery: Overview

Updated on:July 02,2024

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

by Sonali Gnanenthiran, Alta Schutte and Anthony Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAboutone-thirdof adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrol

Updated on: July 17,2024

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

by Sonali Gnanenthiran, Alta Schutte and Anthony Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAboutone-thirdof adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrol

Updated on:July 17,2024

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He

Updated on: November 05,2024

Hearing and vision loss may increase risk of heart disease and stroke

by Katherine Shaver,American Heart AssociationKaplan–Meier curves for the cumulative risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events by sensory impairment status. Credit:Journal of the American He

Updated on:November 05,2024

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Updated on: May 08,2024

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Updated on:May 08,2024

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo

Updated on: March 15,2024

Novel AI platform matches cardiologists in detecting rheumatic heart disease

by Katie Shrader,Children's National HospitalResults for the accuracy of harmonization of echocardiogram images. A4CC indicates apical 4 chamber with color Doppler; and PLAXC, parasternal lo

Updated on:March 15,2024

ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor

Updated on: March 30,2024

ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly mor

Updated on:March 30,2024

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

Updated on: January 28,2024

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

Updated on:January 28,2024

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card

Updated on: March 15,2024

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card

Updated on:March 15,2024

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Updated on: March 21,2024

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Updated on:March 21,2024