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Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's

Preterm birth ups mom's long-term heart disease risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Over a lifetime, women who've had a preterm delivery have a higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests.The findings point to the fact that doctors should include a woman's
Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car

Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byChildren's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden car
Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

by Linda Skidmore,West Virginia UniversityNew West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what

Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

by Linda Skidmore,West Virginia UniversityNew West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what
Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented
Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role

Role of ECHO emphasized in management of rheumatic heart disease

by Elana GotkineIn a report from the American Society of Echocardiography, published in the Jan. 1 issue of theJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the authors emphasize the role
Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in cardiovascular medicine, Black patients are 22% more likely than white patients to die in the hospital aft

Study suggests advances in care are not benefiting all racial groups following coronary bypass surgery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in cardiovascular medicine, Black patients are 22% more likely than white patients to die in the hospital aft
Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin

Exenatide, a GLP-1 analog, by IV during cardiac surgery did not reduce organ injury or death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale clinical trial found that intravenous infusion of exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog medication, durin
Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along

Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along
Editorial warns of heart disease risks associated with yo-yo dieting

Editorial warns of heart disease risks associated with yo-yo dieting

byUniversity of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA neweditorialpublished inNaturesuggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly know

Editorial warns of heart disease risks associated with yo-yo dieting

byUniversity of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA neweditorialpublished inNaturesuggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly know
Study reveals how toxic metal damages blood vessels

Study reveals how toxic metal damages blood vessels

byToho UniversityThe increase in hyaluronan synthesis is mediated by the induction of HAS3 expression, triggered by the activation of the JNK–c-Jun pathway due to cadmium exposure. Credit: Dr. C

Study reveals how toxic metal damages blood vessels

byToho UniversityThe increase in hyaluronan synthesis is mediated by the induction of HAS3 expression, triggered by the activation of the JNK–c-Jun pathway due to cadmium exposure. Credit: Dr. C
Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

by SciDev.NetScientists say that stethoscopes remain valuable in detecting childhood heart ailments. Credit: Bruno, from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/1584223/)A traditional stethoscope and phys

Stethoscope 'still useful' in detecting child heart problems

by SciDev.NetScientists say that stethoscopes remain valuable in detecting childhood heart ailments. Credit: Bruno, from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/1584223/)A traditional stethoscope and phys
Study links caesareans and cardiovascular risk

Study links caesareans and cardiovascular risk

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Aditya RomansaA newAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Healthstudy has found Australian children who were born via cesarean section (C-section

Study links caesareans and cardiovascular risk

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Aditya RomansaA newAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Public Healthstudy has found Australian children who were born via cesarean section (C-section