New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

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New study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people's blood pressure. Credit: Darryl Leja, National

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Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

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Preventive ablation of ventricular tachycardia avoids shocks and hospitalization, finds clinical trial

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to investigate preventive ablation of a potential arrhythmogenic substrate associated with coronary chronic to

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Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new

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Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new

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Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

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Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease

by Elana GotkineFor adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in th

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Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

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Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Updated on:March 30,2024 9

What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past century brought profound advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, leading to

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What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe past century brought profound advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, leading to

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Key therapy equally effective for women, men with narrowed leg arteries

by Ernie MundellPeripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and theNational Institutes of Healthestimates that one in every 20 Americans over

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Key therapy equally effective for women, men with narrowed leg arteries

by Ernie MundellPeripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and theNational Institutes of Healthestimates that one in every 20 Americans over

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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

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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

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a welln

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Five things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a welln

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Nearly two-thirds of low-risk pulmonary embolism patients are hospitalized after ED visit: Study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of more than 1.6 million emergency department (ED) visits for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) has found that nearly two

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Nearly two-thirds of low-risk pulmonary embolism patients are hospitalized after ED visit: Study

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of more than 1.6 million emergency department (ED) visits for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) has found that nearly two

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