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Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

by Elana GotkineIn a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology andpublishedonline in theJournal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations are p

Researchers develop decision pathway for diagnosing, managing myocarditis

by Elana GotkineIn a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology andpublishedonline in theJournal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations are p
Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4

Sleep apnea sufferers more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, even those younger than 4
Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

byAmerican College of CardiologyQuitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to astudy&n

Study shows cardiovascular health benefits can begin shortly after quitting smoking

byAmerican College of CardiologyQuitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to astudy&n
Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-
Weight gain in young and middle-aged adults is linked to poor heart health in older age

Weight gain in young and middle-aged adults is linked to poor heart health in older age

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the time they are in their 60s, fewer people who gain excess weight from their 20s onwards have healthy hearts, according to r

Weight gain in young and middle-aged adults is linked to poor heart health in older age

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the time they are in their 60s, fewer people who gain excess weight from their 20s onwards have healthy hearts, according to r
Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin

Study shows follow-up has improved for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure hospitalization

by Elana GotkineFollow-up has improved for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure, but disparities persist in follow-up rates, according to a studypublishedonlin
Semaglutide reduces risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with obesity and heart failure

Semaglutide reduces risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with obesity and heart failure

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and composite heart failure end points compared with placebo in patients with overweight or obesity and hear

Semaglutide reduces risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with obesity and heart failure

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and composite heart failure end points compared with placebo in patients with overweight or obesity and hear
Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s

Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease

byQueen Mary, University of LondonHeart shape component summary. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53594-7A new, multinational study has revealed that the s
About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in

About 6.7 million Americans older than 20 years have heart failure, report suggests

by Elana GotkineAbout 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of Americapublishedonline Sept. 24 in
Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds

Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients adm

Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at this year'sESC Congress 2024in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients adm
Study finds a reduced risk of serious cardiovascular disease after COVID vaccination

Study finds a reduced risk of serious cardiovascular disease after COVID vaccination

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular condit

Study finds a reduced risk of serious cardiovascular disease after COVID vaccination

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular condit
Study uncovers connections between obesity and heart failure

Study uncovers connections between obesity and heart failure

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new smallstudyled by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journalNa

Study uncovers connections between obesity and heart failure

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new smallstudyled by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journalNa