Category Archives: Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular
Using Cardiovascular Risk Indices to Predict Mortality in COVID-19 Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Jul
Abstract Covid-19 patients who require admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of mortality. Several risk factors for severe Covid-19 infection have been identified, including cardiovascular risk factors. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the association between cardiovascular (CV) risk and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality of Covid-19 ARDS […]
Cardiovascular
Historic ‘Redlining’ May Be Affecting Veteran Cardiovascular Health More Than a Century Later
Jul
Living in historically redlined neighborhoods was found to be associated with a 13% higher risk for all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to the results of a study published in JAMA Network Open. The association is independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Credit: santoelia – stock.adobe.com. “Even close to a century after […]
Cardiovascular
Depression, cardiovascular disease: Aspartame can cause these 8 health risks. List here
Jul
Aspartame, the recently identified probable carcinogen, is commonly used in diet drinks, ice creams, chewing gums since 1980s. The artificial sweetener has ben declared carcinogenic by World Health Organisation (WHO). However, WHO has also noted that there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Aspartame, used in Coca Diet Soda among other beverages, remains safe […]
Cardiovascular
Home blood pressure monitoring could reduce cardiovascular events, save healthcare costs
Jul
Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could substantially reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and save healthcare costs in the long term, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier. The results of the study show that expanding home monitoring has the potential to […]
Jul
Share on PinterestCertain food groups may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Alessandra Desole/Stocksy Researchers investigated the impact of different food groups on cardiovascular health. They found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole-fat dairy, and fish were linked to lower cardiovascular risk. Further studies are needed to understand how […]
Cardiovascular
Do the Benefits of Dog Ownership on Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Extend to US Military Veterans?
Jul
A study published in Scientific Reports finds that dog ownership reduces the risk of cardiometabolic disease among US military veterans. Study: Dog ownership may promote cardiometabolic health in U.S. military veterans. Image Credit: MAKSYM CHUB/Shutterstock.com Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. PTSD has been found to […]
Cardiovascular
Is Constipation Associated with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Events in Older Australian Adults?
Jul
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia. Study: Association of constipation with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular events in elderly Australian […]