In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers identified a knowledge gap about the molecular mechanisms by which plant-based diets target cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Study: Plant-Based Diets: A Path to Ending CVD as We Know It? Image Credit: Bits And Splits/Shutterstock.com Background In the United States of America (USA), CVD is the leading cause of […]
IRVINE, Calif. — Semaglutide, available under the brand name Wegovy, has become a popular prescription drug for weight loss. Now, researchers from the University of California-Irvine indicate that the drug may be very useful when it comes to avoiding heart attack, stroke, and other adverse cardiovascular events. More specifically, Nathan D. Wong, PhD, professor and director […]
SYDNEY — Echo IQ, a pioneering force in structural heart disease research and AI technology, is set to make waves once again at the European Society of Cardiology’s (ESC) 2023 congress in Amsterdam. The company is scheduled to present two exclusive Late-Breaking Science sessions that promise to redefine the landscape of cardiovascular care. Renowned for […]
Share on PinterestA daily aspirin may be beneficial for people who have had a heart attack, researchers say. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Researchers say people who had a previous cardiovascular event should take a baby aspirin every day after discussing it with their doctor. They say the small risk from taking baby aspirin is outweighed by […]
Annual dental check-ups could soon double up as a routine evaluation of our heart health, if further research on mouthwash to spot signs of cardiovascular disease is successful. Recent studies into how saliva can identify warning signs of cardiovascular disease by spotting the number of white blood cells in an oral rinse is the latest […]
Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated disease with a 3% worldwide prevalence. It is associated with various comorbidities, including cardiometabolic diseases, gastrointestinal tract issues, kidney disease, malignant tumors, infections, and mood disorders.1 Owing to its high prevalence, recurrence, tendency to cause disfigurement, and numerous comorbidities, psoriasis poses substantial challenges to clinicians, with the World […]
August 21, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has released a position statement on Renal Denervation (RDN), emphasizing patient selection, optimal techniques, competence, training, and institutional recommendations. The statement was published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI). Despite advocacy for lifestyle interventions and the availability […]
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) that comes with a donor heart was not uncommon and conferred cardiovascular risk, although not an early death overall, according to data from a large Spanish registry. Prevalence of CAD transmitted to recipients of heart transplantation was 18.3%, with a 6.9% rate of significant disease marked by stenosis of 50% or […]
