Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, president of Mount Sinai Heart in New York City and one of the world’s most prominent cardiologists, has been a leader in polypill research in recent years. He played a key role in the SECURE randomized controlled trial, for instance, which found that a polypill strategy can reduce the risk of […]
People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study finds. The new study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, connected the increased risk to decreased blood oxygen levels caused by interrupted breathing that often occurs due to sleep apnea. An example of this interrupted […]
People who exercise solely on the weekend are likely to get the same cardiovascular benefits as those who spread out their workouts throughout the week, a new study finds. Finding time to work out each day can sometimes be a challenge, but the new research found that these “weekend warriors” don’t necessarily miss out on […]
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — WVU Medicine United Hospital Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 […]
In 1933, the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, a New Deal agency, began color-coding neighborhoods according to “investment risk”: Green outlines for neighborhoods that were “best” for mortgage loans, red for communities where loans were deemed too risky. The policy effectively partitioned entire neighborhoods, leading to segregation and lack of economic opportunity. The practice was discontinued […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery. The surprising cardio-metabolic benefit for maternal health is particularly important for women who experienced a complicated pregnancy, which can increase […]
Share on PinterestStatins can help lower cholesterol levels and decrease heart disease risk.gahsoon/Getty Images A new study finds people at high risk for heart disease can still benefit from moderate-intensity statins. Heart disease is the top cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Statins can help reduce cholesterol levels, but some […]
Builds on existing collaboration with Novartis for pelacarsen, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 cardiovascular outcome study with data expected in 2025 Ionis’ new and advanced technologies will be used to create next generation compound targeting Lp(a) Ionis will receive a $60 million upfront payment CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Ionis […]
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 03, 2023 01:20 PM IST Share Via Copy Link While the causes of heart attacks are multifactorial, fatal heart attacks appear to be more common on Mondays. Health experts reveal what could be the cause A recent report by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) stated that heart attacks are more […]
SINGAPORE — As the global health landscape undergoes a seismic shift, one condition is quietly, yet relentlessly, asserting itself as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region—cardiovascular disease (CVD). The silent epidemic of CVD in Asia is not just a matter of individual health but an urgent public health crisis […]