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

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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

Updated on:November 26,2024 0

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea

Updated on: November 21,2024 0

New catheter technology promises safer and more efficient treatment of blood vessels

by Fien Bosman,Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyEach year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disea

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Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes

by Lori SolomonCertain dietary patterns may protect against inflammation and heart disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study presented duringNUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting

Updated on: July 19,2024 0

Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes

by Lori SolomonCertain dietary patterns may protect against inflammation and heart disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study presented duringNUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting

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Study demonstrates progression of subclinical atherosclerosis predicts all-cause mortality risk

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)The images show a large atherosclerotic plaque in a carotid artery. The top panels show an axial view (left) and a longitudina

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Study demonstrates progression of subclinical atherosclerosis predicts all-cause mortality risk

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)The images show a large atherosclerotic plaque in a carotid artery. The top panels show an axial view (left) and a longitudina

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Simple risk score model could help with weaning patients from mechanical circulatory support

byShinshu UniversityA study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned o

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Simple risk score model could help with weaning patients from mechanical circulatory support

byShinshu UniversityA study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned o

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On the treatment of myocardial infarction

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On the treatment of myocardial infarction

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Tirzepatide lowered risk of worsening heart failure and CVD death for obese adults

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the international SUMMIT trial, adults with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity taking tirzepatide for

Updated on: November 26,2024 0

Tirzepatide lowered risk of worsening heart failure and CVD death for obese adults

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the international SUMMIT trial, adults with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity taking tirzepatide for

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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

Updated on: November 27,2024 0

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

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Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond

Updated on: September 23,2024 0

Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond

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Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

Updated on: November 27,2024 0

Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attack

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who

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Stroke survivors face much higher odds for dementia, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonStroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed&

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Stroke survivors face much higher odds for dementia, research finds

by Dennis ThompsonStroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed&

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Positive experiences can protect children's heart health

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsExperiencing childhood adversity can harm a child's heart health but positive experiences provide a buffer, acco

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Positive experiences can protect children's heart health

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsExperiencing childhood adversity can harm a child's heart health but positive experiences provide a buffer, acco

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