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Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease risk assessment tools specific to women remain lacking, despite the fact that cardiovascular disease is the l

Breast arterial calcification could be warning sign of heart disease, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease risk assessment tools specific to women remain lacking, despite the fact that cardiovascular disease is the l
A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r
Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe

Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effe
Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

byIndiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be en

Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

byIndiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be en
New look at stroke response: Mobile physicians

New look at stroke response: Mobile physicians

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany patients living in rural areas don't have easy access to specialized or emergency care. When they face conditions like strokes,

New look at stroke response: Mobile physicians

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany patients living in rural areas don't have easy access to specialized or emergency care. When they face conditions like strokes,
Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s

Artificial left ventricle mimics the shape and function of the human heart

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Thanh Nho DoA team of biomechanical engineers at the University of New South Wales, working with a colleague from Queensland University of Technology and cardiac s
Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn

Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero

by Adela Talbot,University of Western OntarioDaniel Hardy, a Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor, led a recent study that found “alarming” damage to important organs in newborn
High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e

High-intensity interval training more beneficial for older women than moderate exercise or resistance training alone

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study involved 92 socioeconomically vulnerable elderly women living in Bauru. Credit: Emmanuel Ciolac/UNESPA study involving 92 socioeconomically vulnerable e
Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association
Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t

Women over 65 face higher mortality rates at low quality hospitals after heart surgery

byUniversity of MichiganRisk matrix of risk-adjusted 30-day mortality by sex and hospital quality. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.14354Women over t
Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s
30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) sugg

30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsA comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) sugg