167

Cardiovascular Diseases
Focuses on heart and vascular health.
Sub Categories on Cardiovascular Diseases
Latest Articles
Beetroot juice supplement found to lower blood pressure, improve exercise capacity in people with COPD

Beetroot juice supplement found to lower blood pressure, improve exercise capacity in people with COPD

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure

Beetroot juice supplement found to lower blood pressure, improve exercise capacity in people with COPD

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure
COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n

COVID jab linked to lower risk of COVID-19–related clot and heart complications

by University of OxfordForest plots for the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on post-COVID-19 cardiac and thromboembolic complications; meta-analysis across cohorts and databases. Credit:Heart&n
Nasal spray version of common diuretic has potential to help treat heart failure

Nasal spray version of common diuretic has potential to help treat heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the sta

Nasal spray version of common diuretic has potential to help treat heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the sta
Shoring up the heart muscle's intricately designed structures to treat heart failure

Shoring up the heart muscle's intricately designed structures to treat heart failure

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGene therapy could potentially restore the orderly structure of dyads in heart muscle (as in the top image) and help reverse heart failure. Credit

Shoring up the heart muscle's intricately designed structures to treat heart failure

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGene therapy could potentially restore the orderly structure of dyads in heart muscle (as in the top image) and help reverse heart failure. Credit
Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device—but at what risk?

by Daniel Chang, Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainToo old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart,
When it comes to male life expectancy, nature and nurture work together

When it comes to male life expectancy, nature and nurture work together

by Armin Brott, Tribune News ServiceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough the simple biological fact (nature) of being born male increases boys' and men's overall health risks, the behavioral choi

When it comes to male life expectancy, nature and nurture work together

by Armin Brott, Tribune News ServiceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough the simple biological fact (nature) of being born male increases boys' and men's overall health risks, the behavioral choi
Preterm delivery may up risk for chronic hypertension in women

Preterm delivery may up risk for chronic hypertension in women

(HealthDay)—Preterm delivery is associated with an increased risk for subsequent chronic hypertension in women, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Cardiology.Casey Crump, M.D.,

Preterm delivery may up risk for chronic hypertension in women

(HealthDay)—Preterm delivery is associated with an increased risk for subsequent chronic hypertension in women, according to a study published online Oct. 13 inJAMA Cardiology.Casey Crump, M.D.,
Is There a Higher Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Celiac?

Is There a Higher Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Celiac?

Is There a Higher Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Celiac?Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, A-Fib RaisedByJane AndersonUpdated on July 19, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yep

Is There a Higher Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Celiac?

Is There a Higher Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Celiac?Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, A-Fib RaisedByJane AndersonUpdated on July 19, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yep
New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA rare variant association study using exome sequencing data was performed on a machine learning-based marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). This identified rare co

New AI tool finds rare variants linked to heart disease in 17 genes

by The Mount Sinai HospitalA rare variant association study using exome sequencing data was performed on a machine learning-based marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). This identified rare co
Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester
5 Cold Weather Precautions for People With Heart Disease

5 Cold Weather Precautions for People With Heart Disease

5 Cold Weather Precautions for People With Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 21, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端Verywell / Bri

5 Cold Weather Precautions for People With Heart Disease

5 Cold Weather Precautions for People With Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 21, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端Verywell / Bri
Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi