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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Systolic BP of less than 120 mm Hg reduced CVD risk in adults with type 2 diabetes

Systolic BP of less than 120 mm Hg reduced CVD risk in adults with type 2 diabetes

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive treatment approach to lowering high systolic blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes led to a reduced risk of hear

Systolic BP of less than 120 mm Hg reduced CVD risk in adults with type 2 diabetes

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive treatment approach to lowering high systolic blood pressure in people with Type 2 diabetes led to a reduced risk of hear
Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin
Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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

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
Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora
There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."
More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher says

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

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

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,

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,
Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along

Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along
Prognostic value of coronary calcium scores effective in predicting risk of heart attack and overall mortality

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

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
Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in childrenbyHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical p

Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in childrenbyHarvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical p
Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open
What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi

What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi