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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
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart DiseaseByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on May 24, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDBecauseheart diseaseis a general term for
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
Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t

Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to t
Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,
The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

by Brianna Wilson and Tom Szymanski,University of New MexicoThe structure of human PCSK9 in complex with LDL-R. LDL-R is shown in blue and the prodomain and catalytic domain of PCSK9 are shown i

The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol

by Brianna Wilson and Tom Szymanski,University of New MexicoThe structure of human PCSK9 in complex with LDL-R. LDL-R is shown in blue and the prodomain and catalytic domain of PCSK9 are shown i
What Is Heart Disease?

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease
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
Can energy drinks cause heart issues?

Can energy drinks cause heart issues?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, there's been a big boost in the beverage industry when it comes to the sale of energy drinks. Classified

Can energy drinks cause heart issues?

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, there's been a big boost in the beverage industry when it comes to the sale of energy drinks. Classified
Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?

Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?

Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 17, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHigh blood pressure is a conditio

Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?

Is High Blood Pressure Considered Heart Disease?ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 17, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDHigh blood pressure is a conditio