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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em
Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cardiovascular safety of an interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation in patients with a his

Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cardiovascular safety of an interrupting beta-blocker could not be shown in comparison to continuation in patients with a his
Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99

Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99
Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh
Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

byAmerican Heart AssociationA 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes me

Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard care

byAmerican Heart AssociationA 12 lead ECG showing atrial fibrillation at approximately 150 beats per minute. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment with the Type 2 diabetes me
Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu
Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by
A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel
New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy

New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy

byThe Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiogra

New AI tool simplifies heart monitoring: Fewer leads, same accuracy

byThe Scripps Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiogra
Key therapy equally effective for women, men with narrowed leg arteries

Key therapy equally effective for women, men with narrowed leg arteries

by Ernie MundellPeripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and theNational Institutes of Healthestimates that one in every 20 Americans over

Key therapy equally effective for women, men with narrowed leg arteries

by Ernie MundellPeripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and theNational Institutes of Healthestimates that one in every 20 Americans over
Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia
Coronary artery disease testing after initial heart failure hospitalization aids outcomes

Coronary artery disease testing after initial heart failure hospitalization aids outcomes

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or all-cause mortality, according

Coronary artery disease testing after initial heart failure hospitalization aids outcomes

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or all-cause mortality, according