All articles tagged: Cardiology

Many people with atrial fibrillation don't have any symptoms. But this heart condition—which involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat—increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, especially if untreated.

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in London.

An estimated 6.7 percent of U.S. adults cannot use popular automatic blood pressure devices due to arm circumference, according to a research letter published online Sept. 5 in Hypertension to coincide with the American Heart Association Hypertension 2024 Scientific Sessions, held from Sept. 5 to 8 in Chicago.Eileen Kaur, from

For patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (sICAS), balloon angioplasty plus aggressive medical management is associated with a lower risk for a composite outcome of any stroke or death, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Xuan Sun, M.D., from Capital

Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, is the most common cause of death in Germany. Older people with pre-existing conditions are particularly affected by heart failure. The heart is no longer able to pump enough blood into the body.

The approach might allow for real-time evaluation in the cath lab.

The link between cell phone use and cardiovascular disease risk was particularly strong among smokers and people with diabetes.

A new interactive map has been created by the American Heart Association (AHA) to illustrate the risk for leg, foot, or toe amputations due to peripheral artery disease (PAD) in different regions of the United States.Mississippi has the highest risk for lower limb amputation, followed by Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina, the <a hr

About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier in life.

About 3.5 percent of older adults do not take prescription medications due to cost and a similar percentage do not take medications as prescribed due to cost, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the&nbsp;National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.Robin A. Cohen, Ph.D.,

Weekly mobile phone usage is positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk over 12 years, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the&nbsp;Canadian Journal of Cardiology.Yanjun Zhang, M.D., from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, and colleagues examined the association of regular mobile p

For patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein isolation results in a significant and clinically important reduction in atrial fibrillation burden at six months, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the European Society of

For patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein isolation results in a significant and clinically important reduction in atrial fibrillation burden at six months, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 i

It does not matter whether antihypertensive medication is taken in the morning or at bedtime, two new trials confirm.

New analyses are improving understanding of cardiogenic shock heterogeneity, while trials could find ways to protect the brain from the impacts of cardiac arrest.

Young patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and fewer traditional risk factors often have greater exposure to urban noise, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in London.Hatim Kerniss, from the Gesundheit Nord Clinic Group in Bremen, Germany, and colleagues explored

A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation—a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide—presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago report.

A new editorial was published in Aging on August 19, 2024, entitled, "Cardiac metabolism in the elderly: effects and consequences."

The PAD Collaborative has released an interactive online heat map to highlight the risk of non-traumatic lower limb amputations, a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This new tool, designed to help prevent PAD, reduce complications and improve the quality of life for those affected, offers specific data for each state.

There is an association between genetically predicted increased insulin concentrations and decreased concentrations of circulating lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]), according to a study published online Aug. 29 in&nbsp;Cardiovascular Diabetology&nbsp;to coincide with the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in Lo

Potassium supplementation at a threshold of &lt;3.6 mEq/L is noninferior to the current 4.5-mEq/L threshold to prevent atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association&nbsp;to coincide with the European Society of C

Exercise intolerance is often severe among patients with cardiovascular disease and can impose significant limitations on their physical abilities and quality of life. Medications known as cardiac myosin inhibitors (CMIs) are being developed to help patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened, leading to reduced blood flow out

Our risk of developing atherosclerosis—'furring' of the arteries—can begin much earlier in life than was previously thought, highlighting the need to keep cholesterol levels low even when we are young, new research has discovered.

Upskilling and supporting rural doctors led to a 36% lower risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes over 3 years among older individuals with atrial fibrillation.

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.

Treatment with semaglutide does not increase the risk for developing symptoms of depression or suicidal ideation/behavior among adults with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Thomas A. Wadden, Ph.D., from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Phi

More than 5 billion people globally do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E, and calcium, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in The Lancet Global Health.Simone Passarelli, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues estimated micronutrient intake using a novel approach accounting for t

Women, people of Black ethnicity and those from low income households in England are less likely to be offered heart surgery than men, white people, and those who are affluent, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength exercise are beneficial for cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and overall health, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Annelie Bilberg, Ph.D., from the University of Gothenburg Sahlgrens

A single combined measure of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a) levels predict the 30-year risk for incident cardiovascular events in healthy U.S. women, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the&nbsp;New England Journal of Medicine&nbsp;to coincide with the Euro

TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) --&nbsp;Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular&nbsp;event within one year&nbsp;of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in London.Raphaël Mirailles, M.D., from Hospital Lariboisiere in Paris, and colleagu

The long-debated question of whether mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are effective for heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction has been answered in a new trial.

A team from the University's School of Medicine, working with Red Star AI, were able to identify alternative treatment plans for patients who may currently be on outdated or less effective treatment plans.

Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) reduced cardiovascular death and heart failure (HF)-related hospitalizations with improved health status in patients with HF and moderate to severe functional mitral regurgitation (FMR), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024. The paper is published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

There was no difference in efficacy between transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024. The findings are published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly improved outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis selected for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024. The NOTION-3 trial is simultaneously published in the New England Journal of M

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was superior to surgical aortic valve replacement for reducing death, stroke or rehospitalization in women with severe aortic stenosis, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

Around 800,000 deaths annually in Europe were due to air pollution, about half of which were due to cardiovascular diseases, said experts.

Radiofrequency renal denervation was effective in people with uncontrolled nighttime and early morning BP. It also worked well in patients with chronic kidney disease.

The relative risk is 20-fold higher in 30- to 40-year-old people with type 1 diabetes than in the general population.

Contrary to expectations, potassium supplements did not prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery in the large, randomized TIGHT-K trial.

Novel drug-coated balloons (DCB) did not outshine standard treatment with second generation drug-eluting stents (DES) as they were expected to, in a surprise finding of the first randomized trial to compare clinical outcomes in previously untreated patients with non-complex disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The study was presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC

Low concentrations of three selected biomarkers in the blood of patients with atrial fibrillation identify patients with a high chance of attaining sinus rhythm. This is the main result of this analysis of the EAST—AFNET 4 biomolecule study.

A combined subgroup analysis of the similar trials NOAH—AFNET 6 and ARTESiA has revealed that patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation and concomitant vascular disease are at higher risk of stroke and cardiovascular events and may derive a greater benefit from oral anticoagulation than those without vascular disease.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision making in identifying and managing myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with suspected cardiac conditions does not improve cardiovascular outcomes. However, this AI-based clinical decision support is safe and increases the adoption of evidence-based care, according to late breaki

A large randomized trial showed no significant differences to demonstrate that using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision-making in assessing heart ultrasounds is as effective as current practice at identifying all-comers with suspected heart disease who may benefit from invasive investigation and treatment.

An international cardiology working group has published a consensus report on atrial cardiomyopathy in Europace. Twenty-one scientists from the rhythmological societies of Europe (European Heart Rhythm Association), North America (Heart Rhythm Society), South America (Latin American Heart Rhythm Society) and the Asia-Pacific region (Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society APHRS) were involved.

There was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterization procedures requiring conscious sedation, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. 1 at ESC Congress 2024.

An invasive strategy vs. optimal medical therapy alone after a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in older adults did not affect the combined risk of cardiovascular death or MI, although non-fatal MIs and subsequent revascularization procedures were reduced, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. 1 at ESC Congress 2024. The SENIOR-RITA trial is simul

Tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) significantly reduced the severity of secondary tricuspid regurgitation and improved quality of life after one year, according to research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

Adherence to atrial fibrillation (AF) guideline recommendations was found to be poor in clinical practice across Europe, but a structured educational program for health care professionals improved implementation of heart rhythm control recommendations in patients, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept. 1 at the ESC Congress 2024 and concurrently published in Eur

Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when compared to the current most widely used technique, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session on Sept. 2 at this year's ESC Congress 2024.

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), standard treatment with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation resulted in similar outcomes to more extensive ablation in other areas of the heart. The results of the SUPPRESS-AF randomized controlled trial were presented Sept. 2 at this year's ESC Congress 2024.

Using optimal coherence tomography (OCT) to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex coronary lesions significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI, the most commonly used method, according to late breaking research presented Sept. 2 in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congr

Telemedicine support to village doctors could hold the key to improving access to care for China's rural elderly at risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications resulting from untreated atrial fibrillation (AF), according to research presented in a Hot Line Session on Sept. 1 at this year's ESC Congress 2024.

No-touch graft harvesting did not appear to be beneficial compared with the conventional technique for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of normal was non-inferior to routinely supplementing potassium to the upper limit of normal, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session August 31 at ESC Congress 2024.

The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin confers kidney-protective benefits and can therefore be given safely and effectively to patients when they are hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI), a Mount Sinai-led global team of researchers has shown.

Hospital admissions for heart attacks increase after exposure to lower air temperature and cold spells, according to a study published Sept. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC 2024). The findings underscore the need to understand further the physiological effects of global warming's contribution to colder weather

Interrupting oral anticoagulant therapy can be safer than continuing for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, report trial investigators.

The rhythm disorder is a complex multifactorial disease, according to new atrial fibrillation guidelines released by the European Society of Cardiology that are revamping the approach to care.

Simplified and more aggressive targets are among the significant changes to the updated hypertension guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology.

A new trial is calling into question recent recommendations to discontinue beta-blocker treatment in patients with myocardial infarction and preserved left ventricular function.

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. These findings, presented as late-breaking research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, were published in the New England Journal of M

Menopausal status is associated with adverse changes in lipoprotein profiles, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in London.Stephanie Moreno, M.D., from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, and colleagues examined changes in lipid measures through the menopau

Long-term, daily intake of high levels of caffeine impacts recovery of heart rate and blood pressure following physical exertion, according to a study presented at ACC Asia 2024, the joint meeting of the American College of Cardiology and the Cardiological Society of India, held from Aug. 16 to 18 in Delhi, India.Nency Kagathara, M.B.B.S., from

There is an independent association&nbsp;between noise exposure duration and elevated blood pressure in factory workers, according to a study presented at ACC Asia 2024, the joint meeting of the American College of Cardiology and the Cardiological Society of India, held from Aug. 16 to 18 in Delhi, India.Golam Dastageer Prince, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.,

A team led by Dr. Elena Cano in the Integrative Vascular Biology Lab of Professor Holger Gerhardt at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin has elucidated the mechanism via which new arteries form in the heart. The finding, published in Circulation Research, fills in an important gap in our understanding of how coronary arteries develop and could help improve treatments that aim to heal damage to heart

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of illness-based death throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, CAD causes 17.9 million deaths per year worldwide, nearly one-third of all illness-based deaths annually.

The 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both larger and smaller blood vessels of the heart; new models to estimate chances of blocked large arteries (so-called obstructive coronary artery disease); optimal selection and sequence of tests; drugs and interventions to prevent disease complications and improve sy

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Clinical Consensus Statement on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease, presented at this year's ESC Congress (London, UK, 30 August to 2 September) summarizes current evidence on the epidemiology and etiology of obesity; the interplay between obesity, cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac conditions; the clinical management of patients with cardiac disease a

The 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases (PAAD) evaluate these vascular diseases together as part of the same cardiovascular system, appreciating that patients with aortic diseases are at risk of having peripheral vascular diseases and vice versa. Published in the European Heart Journal, the Guidelines are aimed at cardi

Updated European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension include a new elevated blood pressure category, more ambitious and intensive treatment targets, and for the first time, recommendations on the use of renal denervation to treat various forms of hypertension. The Guidelines, published in the European Heart Journal, have been produce

The 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), include a number of new approaches and treatment-specific recommendations to help manage the surging numbers of patients with AF worldwide.

Greater television viewing in young adulthood is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the&nbsp;Journal of General Internal Medicine.Jason M. Nagata, M.D., from the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues examined the relationship between l

Regardless of drug use, administration of naloxone during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is associated with improved outcomes, such as increased survival to hospital discharge, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.David G. Dillon, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of California, Davis, and coll

Patients with post-COVID-19 mRNA vaccination myocarditis show a lower frequency of cardiovascular complications than those with conventional myocarditis or post-COVID-19 myocarditis at 18 months, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association.Laura Semenzato, from the French Natio

People with chronic liver disease (CLD) have a higher likelihood of barriers to health care, according to a study recently published in&nbsp;Gastro Hep Advances.Carrie R. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of California in Los Angeles, and colleagues compared the probability of barriers and recurrent acute care use among persons w

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Experiencing childhood adversity can harm a child's heart health but positive experiences provide a buffer, according to a new study.

Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. It begins with a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), which causes part of the heart to die due to inadequate coronary blood flow. This leads to vigorous inflammation, heart wall remodeling, and heart failure.

Heart experts say that everyone should have their levels of lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), measured routinely at least once in life, following research from one of the most populous EU countries, Poland, that shows how common high levels of Lp(a) are in the general population.

New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats and protein in the blood—do not cause type 2 diabetes.

The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that people that "catch up" on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by one-fifth.

According to research presented at ESC Congress 2024, women with endometriosis have a 20% greater risk of significant cardiac outcomes compared with women without endometriosis.

According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk of a major event by almost 50%. In contrast, there was minimal impact on cardiovascular risk in patients who reduced their smoking habits.

An automated pipeline can identify clinically significant mitral regurgitation (MR) among patients undergoing transthoracic echocardiograms, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in Circulation.Amey Vrudhula, M.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and colleagues used 58,614 transthoracic echocardiograms (2,587

Topline numbers show a significant reduction in major events in preserved heart failure, and now final results from the FINEARTS-HF trial are eagerly awaited.

Semaglutide 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 heart failure, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in The Lancet.John Deanfield, B.Chir., M.B., from the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at

Semaglutide 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 heart failure, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in The Lancet.

Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin's widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin's efficacy fades.

New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that performing echocardiograms remotely using a 5G cellular network has similar accuracy to those performed in person by cardiologists.

New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU), those with a recent history of recreational drug use are three times more likely than those with no history to experience a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year.

Physicians who adopt team-based documentation, defined as use of coauthored documentation with another clinical team member, experience increased visit volume and reduced documentation time, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Nate C. Apathy, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland School of Public He

For patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, radiotherapy dose to discrete cardiac substructures is associated with pathophysiologically distinct arrhythmia classes, according to a study published online in the August issue of JACC: CardioOncology.Katelyn M. Atkins, M.D., Ph.D., from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los

A new study by researchers in Sweden shows that an injection of a solution of nanoparticles around the heart can cause a temporary heart stimulator to self-assemble and correct heart arrhythmia in emergency situations with the help of an external power source. After treatment, the electrode spontaneously disappears from the body. The study was conducted on animals and is published in the journal N

Eli Lilly, maker of one of the blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drug Zepbound, says it will now offer the medication in single-dose vials at half the price currently available to consumers.The new 2.5 milligram (mg) and 5 mg weekly dose vials differ from the standard preloaded injector pens that are used to administer Zepbound (tirzepatide) and co

A new way to accurately measure heart function in research animals has the potential to make drug development more ethical and cost effective, new research suggests.

The mystery surrounding the targeted removal of red blood cells from the human body is at the center of new Griffith University research.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death across Europe, but while CVD mortality rates are generally decreasing, the decline is much less in middle-income countries than in high-income countries, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.

New research presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 August—2 September) shows that women in the menopause transition period show changes in their blood cholesterol profiles which could have an adverse impact on their cardiovascular health.

Research from two studies in different European cities highlights that urban noise pollution has a significant negative impact on heart health, according to data presented at ESC Congress 2024.

Clinical follow-up using virtual voice technology helped identify complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with a high degree of patient satisfaction, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2024.

Increases in eligibility for semaglutide are discussed in a research letter published online Aug. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.After the Semaglutide Effects on Heart Disease and Stroke in Patients With Overweight or Obesity trial showed that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events in certain patients without diabetes, Medicar

Patients with untreated unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) have an increased risk for mental illness, according to a study published in the September issue of Stroke.Young Goo Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Ewha Womans University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues conducted a retrospective, propensity score-matc

At a time when usage of smartwatches and rings has become more common, a West Virginia University human performance researcher points out that the heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—the devices report is different from what would be recorded in a clinical setting.

The prevalence of hypertension increases with neighborhood disadvantage, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Network Open.Madeleine M. Blazel, from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and colleagues examined spatial patterns of hypertension diagnosis and treatment by neig

The prevalence of hypertension increases with neighborhood disadvantage, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a novel method for incorporating primitive microphages—crucial immune cells—into heart-on-a-chip technology, in a potentially transformative step forward in drug testing and heart disease modeling.

The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines.

Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine warns.

Exposure to tobacco on television or streaming platforms differs by key sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Henry K. Onyeaka, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues examined the prevalence and factors associated with exposure to tob

Women have a lower incidence of developing postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after cardiac surgery, but those with poAF have increased mortality risk compared with men with poAF, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in JAMA Network Open.Sergey Karamnov, M.D., from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues ex

One-minute bursts of high-intensity interval training were more effective than conventional moderate, continuous exercise for improving aerobic fitness after stroke.

A study published online Aug. 21 in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals the major contributors to heart failure risk in American Indians, highlighting the roles of age, smoking, and diabetes.Irene Martinez-Morata, M.D., M.P.H., from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, and colleag

The anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent heart attacks and other major adverse cardiac events among overweight people who have cardiovascular disease, whether or not they also have heart failure, according to a new study led by UCL's Professor John Deanfield.

Elevated cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging-modeled pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) is an independent risk factor for heart failure and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published online Aug. 12 in ESC Heart Failure.Ross J. Thomson, B.M.B.Ch., from Queen Mary University of London,

For patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR), mitral valve (MV) surgery is associated with lower rates of adverse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in JAMA Network Open.Nobuyuki Kagiyama, M.D., Ph.D., from Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine in Tokyo, and colleagues examine

A paper, "Macrophages suppress cardiac reprogramming of fibroblasts in vivo via IFN-mediated intercellular self-stimulating circuit," published in Protein & Cell uncovers a previously unappreciated mechanism by which macrophages influence the fate of CFs post-MI.

If you Google the terms "constipation" and "heart attack" it's not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it's believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

Researchers have uncovered how fluctuations in blood flow that occur when there is a narrowing in the arteries contribute to harmful inflammation and blood clot formation, revealing the critical role that blood flow–driven forces play in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases.

Researchers have discovered that a counseling program originally designed to promote regular walking has improved the quality of life for sufferers of blocked leg arteries and helped protect them from its deadly effects—but not in the way anticipated.

Researchers from AMBER and Trinity, led by Dr. David Hoey, have successfully replicated the behavior of a blood vessel and its guiding structure to regenerate damaged tissue.

Most Americans believe artificial intelligence should be used to improve health care, a new national survey reports.However, many are still a little queasy over some of the implications of widespread AI use, the <a href="https://wexnermedical.osu

Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy?

From 2020 to 2021, life expectancy at birth declined for 39 U.S. states and increased for 11 states, according to the Aug. 21 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics.Elizabeth Arias, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues p

Artificial intelligence (AI) is able to distinguish Marfan from non-Marfan facial images using ordinary online photographs with an extremely high degree of accuracy, according to a study published in the July 15 issue of Heliyon.Danny Saksenberg, from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues ex

Even low-risk drinking is associated with higher mortality among older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Rosario Ortolá, M.D., Ph.D., from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and colleagues examined the association between alcohol consumption patterns with 12-year mortality. Analysis included

A measure of cardiovascular health (CVH) based on Life's Essential 8 (LE8) that is enhanced with a measure of psychological health strongly predicts mortality, according to a study published in the August issue of&nbsp;JACC: Advances.&nbsp;Vanessa T. Dinh, M.P.H., from the Mailman School of Public Health at the Columbia University Ir

Phenol and paraben exposure may be associated with hypertension during pregnancy, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in Environmental Health Perspectives.Julia R. Varshavsky, M.P.H., Ph.D., from the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, and colleagues examined associations between individua

Two out of 10 people who receive cardiac surgery are affected by acute kidney injury, prolonging their hospital stay and increasing their risk for chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and heart failure.

New research suggests that women who develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after cardiac surgery are at greater risk of death than men. A study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found that women may have protective factors against the development of poAF, but once it develops, they may be more vulnerable to its associated long-term morbidities.

The incidence rate of heart failure was 2- to 3-fold higher among American Indian populations than rates observed in studies focused on other population groups, such as African American, Hispanic or white adults, in a new study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from lupus, an autoimmune disease in which our immune system attacks our own tissues and organs, the heart, blood, lung, joints, brain, and skin. Lupus myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—can be very serious because the inflammation alters the regularity of the rhythm and strength of the heartbeat. However, the mec

Investigators with the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program to detect the presence and severity of mitral valve regurgitation, the most common heart valve disorder.

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool can exclude pathology, with an equal or lower rate of critical misses on radiographs than radiologists, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Radiology.Louis Lind Plesner, M.D., from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital in Denmark, and colleagues estimated the proportion of unremarkable chest rad

Ahead of the 2024 election, more than half of older U.S. adults report being very concerned about the costs of medical care, according to a research letter published online Aug. 14 in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association.John Z. Ayanian, M.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues surveyed a natio

Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a significant discovery about how the gut microbiome interacts with cells to cause cardiovascular disease. The study published in Nature Communications found that phenylacetylglutamine (PAG), produced by gut bacteria as a waste product, then absorbed and formed in the liver, interacts with previously undiscovered locations on beta-2 adrenergic receptors on he

Some patients who receive heart valve implants develop dangerous blood clots, and researchers from the University of Waterloo contributed to an international collaboration that reduces the risk.

Patients who overdose on opioids and have a pulse are often given naloxone (Narcan) by first responders, a common life-saving measure.

In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac device—"a Class I recall, the most serious type," the FDA said.

The risk for patient death associated with low nurse staffing is only partly alleviated by using temporary staff to fill shortfalls, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Peter Griffiths, R.N., Ph.D., from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and colleagues explored the association betwe

An unhealthy lifestyle, diseases or injuries, genetic predisposition, and increased coagulation tendency can promote the formation of thrombi in blood vessels. These clots obstruct the flow of blood to vital organs, which may lead to life-threatening infarction. Therefore, preventing and treating thrombosis is crucial to avoid severe complications.

An international study led by Monash University researchers has found a surprising connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a serious heart condition that often requires corrective surgery. It is characterized by the backflow or "regurgitation" of blood from the heart's left ventricle into the left atrium.

Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide and is especially fatal for people who don't have access to medical facilities. So, a team of researchers aims to bring heart failure screening from the lab to the home. Their point-of-care electrochemical biosensor prototype, which resembles a see-through lateral flow test for COVID-19, can measure levels of two biomarkers for heart failure in a

Darrell Dixon's father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49.

Automated multiorgan computed tomography (CT), including visceral fat, can predict diabetes and associated cardiometabolic conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Radiology.Yoosoo Chang, M.D., Ph.D., from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues examined the ability of automate

The risk of early heart failure after heart transplantation is lower if the donor heart is stored in a so-called heart-in-a-box instead of in the usual cooler with ice. This is according to a study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans.U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that a person consume no

Even in early stages of Alzheimer disease (AD), cognitive deterioration is best predicted by a combination of patient demographic, somatic, and functional variables, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in&nbsp;PLOS ONE.Liane Kaufmann, from Ernst von Bergmann Klinikum in Potsdam, Germany, and colleagues examined somatic and f

Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes, offering opportunities to improve health outcomes across two of the more common causes of death in Australia.

The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.Taxpayers should save $6 billion because of the new prices, while seniors using Medicare could save roughly $1.5 billion on their medications, the U.S. Centers for

Noise exposure is a known occupational hazard in some jobs, particularly for hearing loss, physical and psychological stress, and reduced concentration. A new study presented at the ACC Asia 2024 conference found in adult power loom weavers, chronic noise exposure not only increased their blood pressure overall, but also each year of exposure increased their odds of having high blood pressure by 1

People who experience sustained hunger because of food insecurity aren't thinking about checking their numbers, taking medication or getting to a doctor's appointment, she said. They're focused on where they're going to find their next meal. "Not only do they not have any food, but it's constantly on their minds. And that can result in depression, which is a whole other can of worms that needs urg

Individuals with treated hypertension have a reduced risk for Alzheimer dementia (AD) compared with those with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Aug. 14 in Neurology.Matthew J. Lennon, M.D., from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, and colleagues examined whether previous hypertension or antihype

Psychosocial stressors at work, defined by job strain and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) at work, are associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Aug. 14 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Edwige Tiwa Diffo, from Quebec-Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, and

New Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University research shows that elevated levels of the gut microbiome trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) pathway led to a higher risk of heart failure independent of other risk factors, according to a study of two large National Institutes of Health cohorts. The study was recently published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure.

Researchers at the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science have analyzed the impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) related stroke on women and men. Their latest understanding has the potential to change clinical practice by supporting better risk assessment and stroke prevention.

People 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to both people who have been or are being treated for high blood pressure as well as people without the chronic condition.

Most clinicians show positive attitudes toward education in climate change, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in&nbsp;JAMA Network Open.Wynne Armand, M.D., from the Center for the Environment and Health at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues evaluated whether a quality incentive program measure for cli

Fish oil seems to counteract genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, according to a study published online July 15 in the&nbsp;American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Yitang Sun, Ph.D., from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia in Athens, and colleagues examined whether fish oil supplementation mo

The traditional lipid panel may not give the full picture of cholesterol-related heart disease risk for many Americans, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and published in JAMA Cardiology.

New research builds on a growing effort to slow down the hands of time and delay the onset of disease.

For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), wearable devices are associated with higher AF-specific health care use and informal health care resource use, according to a study published in the Aug. 6 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.Lindsey Rosman, Ph.D., from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and c

How can diseases of the cardiovascular system be detected before symptoms appear? Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have found a way to track them down at an early stage.

With the aging of the global population, the prevalence of metabolic diseases has significantly increased over the past two decades. Meanwhile, China grapples with the largest population aged 65 years and older and a faster pace of population aging than many other countries. This demographic shift contributes to the escalating burden of age-related chronic diseases. Accumulating evidence also sugg

Tailored text messages may encourage an increase in physical activity in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, according to a study recently published online in&nbsp;Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.Jessica R. Golbus, M.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues evaluated whether text message

Irregular heartbeats can raise a person's risk of death even when they go unnoticed by traditional heart monitoring, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Circulation.

For years, the question of whether to take medication to lower high blood pressure had been partly answered by a tool that calculated someone's 10-year risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

For patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment with tirzepatide (a dual glucagon-like peptide 1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist) is associated with lower risks for all-cause mortality and adverse cardiovascular and kidney events compared with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist treatment (GLP-1 RA), according to a s

A new study from scientists at Cincinnati Children's suggests there may be a way to further protect transplanted hearts from rejection by preparing the donor organ and the recipient with an anti-inflammatory antibody treatment before surgery occurs.

MRI scans could replace invasive heart tests, as new research shows they can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure.

Sterling Sinema is alive today because of quick actions taken by his wife and a diverse group of medical personnel—and a pioneering program to get rapid aid to victims of cardiac arrest.

Low neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with premature mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA Network Open.Wayne R. Lawrence, Dr.P.H., from the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, Maryland, and colleagues examined the association of life-course neighborhood SES and premature mortality in

Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is associated with higher survival for all individuals with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but the association is weakest for Blacks and women, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in Circulation.Paul S. Chan, M.D., from Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missou

Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among children and adolescents increased by 23 percent globally from 1990 to 2018, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in&nbsp;The BMJ.Laura Lara-Castor, Ph.D., from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues quantified global intak

For individuals after stroke, 12 weeks of short-interval high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective for improving cardiorespiratory fitness (V̇O2peak), according to a study published online Aug. 8 in StrokeKevin Moncion, P.T., Ph.D., from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues conducted a mu

After declines in stroke death rates between 2002 and 2012, rates increased among men and women aged 45 to 64 years between 2012 and 2021, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

In 2023, there was a provisional total of 3,090,582 deaths in the United States, according to research published in the Aug. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Farid B. Ahmad, M.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues

After declines in stroke death rates between 2002 and 2012, rates increased among men and women aged 45 to 64 years between 2012 and 2021, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Sally C. Curtin, from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, presents trends in stroke de

A longer reproductive life span is associated with a lower prevalence of multimorbidity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 30 in&nbsp;Menopause.Jiao Jiao, M.D., from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, China, and colleagues explored the asso

For patients with HIV in the Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) trial, use of abacavir was associated with an increased incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study presented at AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, held from July 22 to 26 in Munich.Carl J. Fichtenbaum, M.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models can help clinicians explain echocardiogram results to patients, according to a research letter published online July 31 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.Jacob A. Martin, M.D., from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues examined the performance of ChatGPT, a ge

ChatGPT is not accurate as a diagnostic tool, but does offer some medical educational benefits, according to a study published online July 31 in&nbsp;PLOS ONE.Ali Hadi, from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues investigated ChatGPT’s diagnostic accuracy and utili

The American College of Cardiology has issued updated guidance on managing patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF) to provide a decision-making pathway that tailors therapy to clinical trajectory to better manage disease.

A classic image of the Olympics and Paralympics is an athlete at the end of a race struggling for breath, their heart obviously racing.

Chronological age is the most important factor determining risk of disease and death in adults. However, life expectancy can vary considerably among individuals with similar chronological age.

A research team has demonstrated that reducing alcohol consumption in chronic heavy drinkers can significantly reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Their research paper "Reduced Alcohol Consumption and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among Individuals with Previously High Alcohol Consumption" was published in the JAMA Network Open.

A person's fitness levels could provide greater insight into the progression of atrial fibrillation, according to a new study by University of Adelaide researchers.

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20–30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according to research published today in the journal Stroke.

A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The findings are published in JACC: Advances.

Pediatric heart transplant (HT) wait-list mortality has declined, but the 2016 pediatric HT allocation policy revisions do not appear to be the reason, according to a study published in the Aug. 13 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.Alyssa Power, M.D., from the Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alt

Urinary metal levels are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Circulation.Irene Martinez-Morata, M.D., Ph.D., from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, and colleagues examined the prospective asso

For individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), both short and long sleep duration are associated with microvascular disease, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, being held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Madrid.Mette S. Johansen, from Odense Un