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Stroke Risk From Neck Artery Tears Is Rising Fast
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Strokes caused by an artery tear are landing five times as many Americans in the hospital these days, a new study says. Cervical artery dissection involves a small tear in...
ACC: 1999 to 2022 Saw Increase in Maternal Mortality Due to CVD
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – From 1999 to 2022, there was a considerable increase in maternal mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
ACC: Microplastic Exposure Tied to Chronic Disease Prevalence
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – Microplastic exposure may increase the risk for chronic diseases, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from...
ACC: Cardiac Arrest Incidence at Long-Distance Races Remains Stable
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – Despite increased participation in U.S. long-distance running races, cardiac arrest incidence remains stable, according to a study published online March 30 in the Journal ...
Cardiac Arrest Deaths During Marathons Down By Half
TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 – A marathon can be a daunting challenge, particularly for folks worried their hearts can’t stand the strain of running 26.2 miles. But these events are safer than ever for t...
Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Linked to Markers of Neurodegeneration
TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 – Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is associated with brain imaging markers of neurodegeneration, according to a study published online March 26 in Neurology. Amber Yaqub, from...
New Drug May Cut Sudden Heart Risk by 94%
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 – A new drug may help protect millions of people from heart attacks and strokes by lowering a little-known risk factor in the blood. The drug, made by Eli Lilly and called...
Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain...
ACC: Screening Mammograms + AI May ID Cardiovascular Disease
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – Automated deep learning-based quantification of breast arterial calcification (BAC) on routine screening mammograms may allow for opportunistic screening for...
Colon Cancer Increases Risk Of Heart-Related Death
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 – Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form of the disease, the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. But patients diagnosed with colon cancer also need to...
Mammograms Can Help Assess Women's Heart Health As Well
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – Mammograms can be used to screen for more than just breast cancer, researchers say. The X-ray breast scans also can be used to assess calcium deposits in arteries, which is...
Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says. Women with poor health have...
Food Insecurity Tied to Incident Cardiovascular Disease Events
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Food insecurity is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, even when adjusting for sociodemographic factors, according to a study published online...
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 – Top 20 percent income earners with college degrees have the lowest prevalence of adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, according to a study published online March 6...
America's Well-To-Do Have Less Heart Disease Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says. The top 20% of high-income,...
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