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Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for aortic stenosis

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for aortic stenosis

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher risk for developing aortic stenosis, according to a study published online July 31 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Tate M. Johnson,

Rheumatoid arthritis tied to higher risk for aortic stenosis

by Lori SolomonRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher risk for developing aortic stenosis, according to a study published online July 31 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Tate M. Johnson,
Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

by Linnaeus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet consisting of Swedish lingon berries and brown beans reduced atherosclerosis by half and had a positive effect on the int

Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

by Linnaeus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet consisting of Swedish lingon berries and brown beans reduced atherosclerosis by half and had a positive effect on the int
Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur

Does catheter ablation lower dementia and mortality risks in all groups of older adults with atrial fibrillation?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrevious studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation. This procedur
Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi

Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Cardiac MRI of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy (left) and an individual without heart disease (right). In the patient wi
Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th

Penicillin slows devastating impacts of rheumatic heart disease in children from Uganda

by Children's National HospitalChemical structure of Penicillin G. The sulfur and nitrogen of the five-membered thiazolidine ring are shown in yellow and blue respectively. The image shows th
Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel pilot study that combines mindfulness and exposure intervention shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic

Mindfulness-based intervention shows promise for PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel pilot study that combines mindfulness and exposure intervention shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic
Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for

Radial arterial access found superior to femoral access in percutaneous coronary intervention

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for
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
Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif

Dietary changes may help treat pulmonary hypertension

byUniversity of PittsburghGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.04.010Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This dif