Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

Updated on: July 09,2024

Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

Updated on:July 09,2024

Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMost people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary

Updated on: March 15,2024

Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMost people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary

Updated on:March 15,2024

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

Updated on: April 28,2024

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

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Updated on: March 21,2024

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Updated on:March 21,2024

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia

Updated on: May 08,2024

Personalized screening early in pregnancy may improve preeclampsia detection

byAmerican Heart AssociationHeart Monitor (close up) in hospital room showing heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Credit: American Heart AssociationA new screening algorithm for preeclampsia

Updated on:May 08,2024

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Updated on: May 08,2024

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Updated on:May 08,2024

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu

Updated on: March 15,2024

Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressu

Updated on:March 15,2024

Analysis finds biomarkers that improve prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGlobal distribution of origin and ancestry of the study populations and countries of affiliation and gender distribution of authors of the included s

Updated on: March 15,2024

Analysis finds biomarkers that improve prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGlobal distribution of origin and ancestry of the study populations and countries of affiliation and gender distribution of authors of the included s

Updated on:March 15,2024

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Updated on: January 21,2024

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Updated on:January 21,2024

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card

Updated on: March 15,2024

Acoramidis beneficial in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

by Elana GotkineAcoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid card

Updated on:March 15,2024

New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research finds volume alone does not predict quality outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery

by The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it&

Updated on:March 28,2024

Device offers first affordable, portable method for differentiating stroke risk based on physiological conditions

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaltech and USC have developed a new laser-based headset device that can noninvasively measure blood flow and volume. Caltech postdoctoral scholar Simon Mahle

Updated on: October 16,2024

Device offers first affordable, portable method for differentiating stroke risk based on physiological conditions

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaltech and USC have developed a new laser-based headset device that can noninvasively measure blood flow and volume. Caltech postdoctoral scholar Simon Mahle

Updated on:October 16,2024