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Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

by Elana GotkinePatients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 19 inJAMA Network Open
A new mechanism of early-onset atherosclerosis in a premature aging syndrome

A new mechanism of early-onset atherosclerosis in a premature aging syndrome

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Activation of EndMT in atherosclerotic plaques in mice with progeria The left panel shows an atherosclerotic plaque in an arte

A new mechanism of early-onset atherosclerosis in a premature aging syndrome

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Activation of EndMT in atherosclerotic plaques in mice with progeria The left panel shows an atherosclerotic plaque in an arte
Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, developed in collaboration wi

Atrial fibrillation guidelines focus on shared care, patient empowerment, comorbidities and more

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, developed in collaboration wi
Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

by Benedicta Quaye,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, arecent statementfrom

Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

by Benedicta Quaye,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, arecent statementfrom
Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora

Blood test reveals hearts at risk of rejection, negating need for tissue samples

by Elin Lindström,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainA blood test can show whether a new heart is tolerated by the recipient and not rejected. This has been shown in adoctora
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c
Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study finds

Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study finds

by Intermountain HealthcareUsing an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed

Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study finds

by Intermountain HealthcareUsing an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed
Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 2513 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased systolic blood pressu

Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 2513 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood significantly increased systolic blood pressu
Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi

Study compares rivaroxaban, warfarin with apixaban for cirrhosis, atrial fibrillation

by Elana GotkineFor patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of major hemorrhage, accordi
New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both la

New chronic coronary syndrome guidelines expand diagnostic tools and ways to prevent major adverse events

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both la
A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r

A new app uses smartphone technology to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoring

byUniversity of PittsburghSmartphone pulse pressure (PP) concept in relation to the analogous steps of automatic cuff blood pressure (BP) measurement. The user performs thumb pressing and hand r