APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe

Updated on: April 23,2024

APOE genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease also associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Individuals who carry the APOE4 gene variant have an elevated riskof developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age, whe

Updated on:April 23,2024

AI model identifies high-risk heart failure phenotype in diabetes

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCumulative incidence of incident heart failure across phenogroups in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) derivation cohort. Credit:European

Updated on: November 05,2024

AI model identifies high-risk heart failure phenotype in diabetes

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCumulative incidence of incident heart failure across phenogroups in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) derivation cohort. Credit:European

Updated on:November 05,2024

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

Updated on: July 11,2024

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

Updated on:July 11,2024

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."

Updated on: February 05,2025

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."

Updated on:February 05,2025

Social determinants of health tied to atherosclerotic CVD risk

by Lori SolomonBoth individual- and area-level social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on: May 08,2024

Social determinants of health tied to atherosclerotic CVD risk

by Lori SolomonBoth individual- and area-level social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on:May 08,2024

New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAn Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research

Updated on: April 28,2024

New study prompts call for considering cholesterol screening earlier in life

by Baker Heart & Diabetes InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAn Australian researcher says we should consider cholesterol screening earlier in life, with his team's latest research

Updated on:April 28,2024

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

by Sonali Gnanenthiran, Alta Schutte and Anthony Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAboutone-thirdof adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrol

Updated on: July 17,2024

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

by Sonali Gnanenthiran, Alta Schutte and Anthony Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAboutone-thirdof adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrol

Updated on:July 17,2024

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Updated on: March 15,2024

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Updated on:March 15,2024

Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis

Updated on: March 15,2024

Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis

Updated on:March 15,2024

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o

Updated on: July 09,2024

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o

Updated on:July 09,2024

Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

Updated on: July 09,2024

Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

Updated on:July 09,2024

How anger could raise your heart risks

by Ernie MundellFeeling angry constricts blood vessels in unhealthy ways and could raise a person's long-term odds for heart disease, new research warns."If you're a person who gets angry

Updated on: May 08,2024

How anger could raise your heart risks

by Ernie MundellFeeling angry constricts blood vessels in unhealthy ways and could raise a person's long-term odds for heart disease, new research warns."If you're a person who gets angry

Updated on:May 08,2024