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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.,
Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.

Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.
'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study

'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study

by University of AberdeenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn thefirst-ever studyto compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than fiv

'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study

by University of AberdeenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn thefirst-ever studyto compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than fiv
Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

by Dennis ThompsonHeart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.There were 931,578 heart-related deat

Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

by Dennis ThompsonHeart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.There were 931,578 heart-related deat
Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

byAmerican College of CardiologyQuitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to astudy&n

Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

byAmerican College of CardiologyQuitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to astudy&n
Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, developed in collaboration wi

Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, developed in collaboration wi
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
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,
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
New gene discovery leads advance against a form of heart failure prevalent in men

New gene discovery leads advance against a form of heart failure prevalent in men

byUniversity of VirginiaHematopoietic LOY in human DCM scRNA-Seq datasets. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-00441-zUniversity of Virginia School o

New gene discovery leads advance against a form of heart failure prevalent in men

byUniversity of VirginiaHematopoietic LOY in human DCM scRNA-Seq datasets. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-024-00441-zUniversity of Virginia School o