Prognostic value of coronary calcium scores effective in predicting risk of heart attack and overall mortality

by Intermountain HealthcareA major new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk fo

Updated on: November 26,2024 0

Prognostic value of coronary calcium scores effective in predicting risk of heart attack and overall mortality

by Intermountain HealthcareA major new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk fo

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Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

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Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

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Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished

Updated on: January 13,2025 0

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished

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Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according

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Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according

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Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l

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Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

by Megan Burgasser,University of CincinnatiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new l

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Meta-analysis reveals persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States, and it is the fifth-leading cause of death and the mos

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Meta-analysis reveals persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States, and it is the fifth-leading cause of death and the mos

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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,

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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

bySalk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke,

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Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published

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Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPopular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published

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Drug offers cost-effective protection for newborns with genetic bleeding disorder

Drug offers cost-effective protection for newborns with genetic bleeding disorderby Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere hemophilia A is a genetic disorder

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Drug offers cost-effective protection for newborns with genetic bleeding disorder

Drug offers cost-effective protection for newborns with genetic bleeding disorderby Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere hemophilia A is a genetic disorder

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Clinical trial finds new gene editing therapy for heart condition to be safe and effective

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new type of therapy that "edits" a gene in patients with a rare heart condition has been shown to be safe and effective, a

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Clinical trial finds new gene editing therapy for heart condition to be safe and effective

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new type of therapy that "edits" a gene in patients with a rare heart condition has been shown to be safe and effective, a

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More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher says

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resusc

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More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher says

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resusc

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Stroke survivors face much higher odds for dementia, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonStroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed&

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Stroke survivors face much higher odds for dementia, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonStroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed&

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