New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

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New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity is beneficial for people over 60?

Updated on:March 28,2024 17

Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

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Blood pressure variability is a major predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, finds analysis

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChanges to blood pressure over time could be used to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack and stroke. Th

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Study finds most fetal congenital heart block screening fails to meet guidelines

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found tha

Updated on: May 31,2024 6

Study finds most fetal congenital heart block screening fails to meet guidelines

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found tha

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Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective treatment of irregular heartbeat

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.032Affecting as many as 6 million people in the United

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Pulmonary vein isolation is safe and effective treatment of irregular heartbeat

by Katie Brace,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.032Affecting as many as 6 million people in the United

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating be

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating be

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Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Journal of Preventive Cardiology(2023). DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad365Certain gene

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Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:European Journal of Preventive Cardiology(2023). DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad365Certain gene

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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

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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

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Why Doesn't CPAP Reduce Heart Disease?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCirculating levels of angiopoietin-2 are associated with median CPAP pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after coronary revascularization

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Why Doesn't CPAP Reduce Heart Disease?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCirculating levels of angiopoietin-2 are associated with median CPAP pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after coronary revascularization

Updated on:March 15,2024 15

Cardiology team performs novel heart artery repair with newly approved device

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: UC DavisUC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by usi

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Cardiology team performs novel heart artery repair with newly approved device

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: UC DavisUC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by usi

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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

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Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

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Gene therapy treatment increasing body's signal for new blood vessel growth shows promise

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinal 12-month data from the EXACT trial demonstrates safety and efficacy results for a vascular endoth

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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

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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

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