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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af
How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within

How a standard blood test can predict a heart attack

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within
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
Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men

Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women

Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women
AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary int

AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary int
Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in
An Overview of the Heart Failure Classification Systems

An Overview of the Heart Failure Classification Systems

An Overview of the Heart Failure Classification SystemsByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDAfter being diagnosed with

An Overview of the Heart Failure Classification Systems

An Overview of the Heart Failure Classification SystemsByPamela Assid, DNP, RNUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDAfter being diagnosed with
Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Arvind Philomin from PexelsTreating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) ma

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Arvind Philomin from PexelsTreating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) ma
Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T

Therapy involving diabetes drug empagliflozin shows promise in delaying hospitalizations for heart failure

by Stephanie Lopez,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a heart attack every year, and about 30% of them will go on to develop heart failure. T
Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment for infants who have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is sometimes limited. Because they haven't

Ductus arteriosus stenting could help severely ill infants with pulmonary arterial hypertension

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment for infants who have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is sometimes limited. Because they haven't
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
Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use

Vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease

by University College LondonA volunteer wears the ECGI vest. Middle: Dr George Joy with the vest on a mannequin. Bottom: The team of researchers and staff who have been involved in the vest’s use