Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia

by Public Library of ScienceThe ranking in the contribution of risk factors towards all-cause, CVD, IHD and stroke deaths by males and females in 1990, 2010, and 2019, with percentage change and

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds raised blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death in Australia

by Public Library of ScienceThe ranking in the contribution of risk factors towards all-cause, CVD, IHD and stroke deaths by males and females in 1990, 2010, and 2019, with percentage change and

Updated on:March 28,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on: October 14,2024

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

Updated on:October 14,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds pod-based e-cigarettes with higher nicotine more likely to cause irregular heartbeat

by University of LouisvilleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the start of a new year, smokers and vapers may have resolved to quit or cut back on the habit to improve their health. They may want to u

Updated on:March 28,2024

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can

Updated on: November 29,2024

A common heart failure medication may help prevent heart damage related to chemotherapy

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk can

Updated on:November 29,2024

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa

Updated on: January 21,2024

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?

An Overview: What Is Heart Failure?ByCory MartinUpdated on May 25, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAlthough heart failure sounds like the heart is no longer capa

Updated on:January 21,2024

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on: April 06,2024

Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

by Jon Meerdink,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their bi

Updated on:April 06,2024

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Updated on: October 09,2024

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Updated on:October 09,2024

Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Summary of main findings by CNIC researchers. Clonal hematopoiesis and the expansion of blood cells carrying certain acquired

Updated on: September 06,2024

Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Summary of main findings by CNIC researchers. Clonal hematopoiesis and the expansion of blood cells carrying certain acquired

Updated on:September 06,2024

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on: March 21,2024

Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on:March 21,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on: May 08,2024

Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

Updated on:May 08,2024

Cardiologists lead national study on novel bleeding monitoring system

by Henry Ford HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterventional cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital led a national multi-center clinical study, dubbed the "SAFE-MCS" study, that evaluated the s

Updated on: March 20,2024

Cardiologists lead national study on novel bleeding monitoring system

by Henry Ford HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterventional cardiologists at Henry Ford Hospital led a national multi-center clinical study, dubbed the "SAFE-MCS" study, that evaluated the s

Updated on:March 20,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on: June 22,2024

The Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Updated on:June 22,2024