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ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6

ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute myocardial infarction at risk for heart failure, empagliflozin reduces the risk for heart failure hospitalization, according to a study published online April 6
Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin

Heart attack found to significantly increase risk of other health conditions

by University of LeedsAdjusted absolute riskaover continuous time of renal failure, diabetes mellitus, dementia, depression, and cancer following MI compared with matched controlsbin
Oxidative stress in heart failure found to vary between males and females

Oxidative stress in heart failure found to vary between males and females

byKarolinska InstitutetA summary of the proposed molecular mechanism. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46384-8Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Astra

Oxidative stress in heart failure found to vary between males and females

byKarolinska InstitutetA summary of the proposed molecular mechanism. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46384-8Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Astra
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb
Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Arvind Philomin from PexelsTreating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) ma

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Arvind Philomin from PexelsTreating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) ma
Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by
What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment

What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Karin Kaiser / MHHHigh blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diseases associated with high blood pressur

What helps when blood pressure does not drop despite treatment

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Karin Kaiser / MHHHigh blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diseases associated with high blood pressur
Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply
Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno
Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

by Amy Huebschmann, Judith Regensteiner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple difference in the genetic code—two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome—c

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease as doctors ignore gender differences

by Amy Huebschmann, Judith Regensteiner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple difference in the genetic code—two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome—c
Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok