Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD

by Elana GotkineIn a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published online Oct. 28 in theCanadian Journal of Cardi

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Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD

by Elana GotkineIn a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published online Oct. 28 in theCanadian Journal of Cardi

Updated on:December 26,2023 20

Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol

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Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol

Updated on:December 26,2023 16

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins

Updated on: December 26,2023 13

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins

Updated on:December 26,2023 13

Cardiologist offers advice on the best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

Cardiologist offers advice on the best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55 years impact risk for heart disease

by Lori SolomonGenetically-predicted systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), independent of age, according to

Updated on: December 28,2023 12

Blood pressure, cholesterol before age 55 years impact risk for heart disease

by Lori SolomonGenetically-predicted systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), independent of age, according to

Updated on:December 28,2023 12

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

Updated on: December 28,2023 12

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

Updated on:December 28,2023 12

Can decongestants spike your blood pressure? What to know about hypertension and cold medicine

by Vincent Sorrell,University of KentuckyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsIt's the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats they bring. There are many

Updated on: December 28,2023 19

Can decongestants spike your blood pressure? What to know about hypertension and cold medicine

by Vincent Sorrell,University of KentuckyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsIt's the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats they bring. There are many

Updated on:December 28,2023 19

Burnout, lack of fulfillment linked to intention to leave among physicians

by Elana GotkineBurnout, lack of professional fulfillment, and other well-being-linked factors are associated with intention to leave (ITL) among physicians, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on: December 28,2023 15

Burnout, lack of fulfillment linked to intention to leave among physicians

by Elana GotkineBurnout, lack of professional fulfillment, and other well-being-linked factors are associated with intention to leave (ITL) among physicians, according to a study published online Dec.

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Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by

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Emergency department visit rate 72.2 per 1,000 adults with diabetes in 2020 to 2021

by Elana GotkineIn 2020 to 2021, the emergency department visit rate was 72.2 visits per 1,000 adults with diabetes, with the rate increasing with age, according to a December data brief published by

Updated on:December 28,2023 7

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con

Updated on: December 28,2023 15

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con

Updated on:December 28,2023 15

Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward

byUniversity of AberdeenMSI-1436 inhibits foam cell formation and increases cholesterol efflux. MSI-1436 treatment decreases foam cell formation (A, B) and improves specific cholesterol efflux (

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward

byUniversity of AberdeenMSI-1436 inhibits foam cell formation and increases cholesterol efflux. MSI-1436 treatment decreases foam cell formation (A, B) and improves specific cholesterol efflux (

Updated on:December 28,2023 18

Researchers reveal benefits and risks of continuing oral anti-coagulation therapy after catheter ablation

by National Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterContinuation of oral anticoagulation therapy after a first-time catheter ablation and the benefits and risks of continuing oral anticoagulation therapy af

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Researchers reveal benefits and risks of continuing oral anti-coagulation therapy after catheter ablation

by National Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterContinuation of oral anticoagulation therapy after a first-time catheter ablation and the benefits and risks of continuing oral anticoagulation therapy af

Updated on:December 28,2023 18