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AHA: Obesity-Linked Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Increasing in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 – In the United States, obesity-related ischemic heart disease (IHD) mortality is increasing, with the highest rates seen among men, Blacks, and those in the Midwest,...
Early Deaths From Heart Disease Rising in Rural U.S.
TUESDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 – More people in rural America are dying from heart disease, a new study says. Heart disease deaths increased among 25- to 64-year-olds in U.S. rural areas by about 21%...
Vigorous Activity Can Compensate for Prolonged Sitting Time
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – An age-equivalent benefit is found for vigorous exercise, after considering sitting time, according to a study recently published in PLOS ONE. Ryan Bruellman, from the...
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Might Ease Tough-to-Treat Angina
MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 – Recurring angina chest pain in people with a certain type of heart disease can be tough to treat, but a new hourglass-shaped stent could be a real advance, researchers...
Use of Fan, Skin Wetting Reduces Cardiac Strain in Hot, Humid Conditions
FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2024 – The benefits of fan use, skin wetting, or both on cardiac strain vary with temperature and humidity, according to a study published in the Nov. 7 issue of the New England...
Higher Heart Rate May Help Spur A-fib in Black Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – An elevated heart rate could provide an important clue to which Black adults often have a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. Higher resting heart rate is...
Too Much Sitting Harms the Heart, Even in Folks Who Exercise
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 – There's just something about sitting. New research shows that too much time on sofas and chairs harms the heart – even among people who get the minimum recommended amount of...
Early Aortic Valve Intervention Not Beneficial for Severe Aortic Stenosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – For patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and myocardial fibrosis, early aortic valve intervention does not impact all-cause death or unplanned aortic...
ASN: Hypertension Most Common Cardiovascular Comorbidity Seen With Dialysis
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 – Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease (CVD) comorbidity seen among dialysis patients globally, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, the annual...
AI Might Help Pick Up Heart Trouble in Dogs
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2024 – Artificial intelligence can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, a new study finds. The AI program detects heart murmurs in canines with 90% accuracy, similar to the...
Knowledge of Abdominal Aortic Calcification Results Improves Some CVD Risk Factors
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – Providing vascular imaging results does not improve diet but does improve some cardiovascular disease risk factors at 12 weeks posttest, according to a study published...
Poor Cardiovascular Health Linked to Composite of Poor Brain Health
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Poor cardiovascular health profiles, captured by the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (LE8), are associated with an increased risk for developing a composite...
Inhaled Nicotine Disrupts Normal Heart Function
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – Nicotine delivered by either chronic electronic cigarettes or standard cigarettes disrupts normal heart function, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in ...
Even at Low Levels, Arsenic in Drinking Water Could Raise Heart Risks
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Long-term exposure to even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise a person’s risk of heart disease, a new study warns. Even folks exposed to arsenic levels b...
Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Urban green spaces appear to play an important role in mitigating heat-related health risks, according to a review published online Oct. 22 in BMJ Open. Ahsana Nazish, ...
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