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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.,
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
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
An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to Know

An Overview of Heart Disease in Women: What You Need to KnowByPamela Assid, DNP, RNPublished on September 24, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHeart diseasei
Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

ByStephanie BrownPublished on October 19, 2021Fact checked byAngela UnderwoodLonghua Liao/GettyKey TakeawaysA new meta-analysis found that people who took more than one gram of

Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

ByStephanie BrownPublished on October 19, 2021Fact checked byAngela UnderwoodLonghua Liao/GettyKey TakeawaysA new meta-analysis found that people who took more than one gram of
Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo
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
Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia
New device and drug combination could revolutionize heart failure treatment

New device and drug combination could revolutionize heart failure treatment

byUniversity of GlasgowGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy(2023). DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvad073A newly-developed heart failure device and

New device and drug combination could revolutionize heart failure treatment

byUniversity of GlasgowGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy(2023). DOI: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvad073A newly-developed heart failure device and