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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The risk of COVID-19 infection is around two times higher in older adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities than in their healthier peers, according to a new study from University College London (UCL). The study, published in Gerontology, analyzed data from 4,428 individuals over the age of 50 who took […]
Aortic stenosis (AS) is quite common among older patients, and severe AS can be fatal if left untreated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), surgery or other medical therapies. However, no guidelines currently exist regarding the screening of asymptomatic patients for AS. Does this represent a missed opportunity to identify more patients with AS early […]
September 11, 2023 — The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is gearing up for its second annual HRX event, bringing cardiovascular digital health innovators to the Emerald City. HRX is a global health and technology conference that convenes clinicians, engineers, product developers, investors, entrepreneurs, regulators, nonprofits, and patient advocacy groups together in an immersive, interactive experience. HRX provides an […]
I’ve always known that my family has a history of heart-related health problems. My maternal grandmother had high blood pressure, as do other relatives on my mom’s side. Some also have heart rhythm issues. I never thought to mention those details to my primary care physician until recently—which was a mistake. He made it clear […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. CPAP may also work better than a weight loss […]
People suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. CPAP may also work better than a weight loss drug in reducing the […]
University College London The risk of COVID-19 infection is around two times higher in older adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities than in their healthier peers, according to a new study from UCL. The study, published in Gerontology, analysed data from 4,428 individuals over the age of 50 who took part in the English […]
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) offers cardiovascular (CV) benefits, according to two studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023, held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Milan. Jordi de Batlle, Ph.D., from the Institut de Recerca […]
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers examined the relationships between the intake of food emulsifiers and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Study: Food additive emulsifiers and risk of cardiovascular disease in the NutriNet-Santé cohort: prospective cohort study. Image Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com Background Emulsifiers are substances added to industrially processed food products to enhance texture […]