The Hebrew University of Jerusalem A remarkable breakthrough, a collaborative team of researchers, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tissue Dynamics Ltd., has unveiled a miniature human heart model that could potentially transform drug testing and cardiovascular research. This study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, […]
Category Archives: Cardiovascular
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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a […]
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Research provides understanding of elevated occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors among youth
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It discovered a high prevalence of kids with cardiovascular disease risk factors, but a substantial shortage of resources and staff to deliver the timely, preventive care they require. Published Date – 06:22 PM, Mon – 7 August 23 Representational Image. Chicago: Due to high demand and limited resources, a child with risk factors for heart […]
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Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke […]
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Risk factors that can increase the chances of heart disease, tips to keep cardiovascular issues at bay
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ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 07, 2023 06:09 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Health expert cautions to watch out for these risk factors that can increase the chances of heart disease, shares tips to prevent cardiovascular issues Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year and it […]
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How are genetics, lifestyles, and cardiovascular and thromboembolic events associated following COVID-19 diagnosis?
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A recent study published in Nature Communications evaluated the associations between host genetics, lifestyle factors, and cardiovascular and thromboembolic events (CVEs) after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Genetic risk, adherence to healthy lifestyle and acute cardiovascular and thromboembolic complications following SARS-COV-2 infection. Image Credit: Golden Dayz/Shutterstock.com Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality […]
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In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a group of researchers investigated the genetics behind resting heart rate (RHR) and its impact on cardiovascular disease, correcting previous biases and providing novel insights into disease development. Study: Genetic insights into resting heart rate and its role in cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: chainarong06/Shutterstock.com Background Studies have […]
Experts have shared the best time to hit the hay if you want to lower your risk of serious heart problems. Cardiovascular disease describes several conditions that often don’t exhibit symptoms until they have progressed. A study has linked the “silent killer” to sleep and found a “best bedtime” to help keep it at bay. […]
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Introduction The synergistic nature of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) is well-established.1 Therefore, there are tools used to calculate the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as the Systematic Coronary Risk Estimation (SCORE) and the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE).1,2 These tools only consider conventional risk factors (CRF) which include age, sex, arterial hypertension (HTN), diabetes, […]
Advisory Highlights: Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are common among preteens and teens, and the need for preventive care to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease exceeds the supply of health care resources, according to a new American Heart Association science advisory that reports survey results from pediatric cardiovascular health professionals. Current data show that […]