Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Proteins Predict Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Protein indicators of subclinical peripheral heath in plasma were linked with markers of Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration, cross-sectional proteomic analyses showed. Greater protein-based risk for cardiovascular disease, heart failure mortality, and kidney disease was associated with plasma biomarkers of amyloid-beta, phosphorylated tau181 (p-tau181), neurofilament light (NfL, a measure of neuronal injury), and glial fibrillary acidic […]

Psychiatric comorbidities in women with cardiometabolic conditions with and without ADHD: a population-based study

Fayyad J, Sampson NA, Hwang I, Adamowski T, Aguilar-Gaxiola S, Al-Hamzawi A, et al. The descriptive epidemiology of DSM-IV adult ADHD in the world health organization world mental health surveys. Adhd-Attend Deficit. 2017;9(1):47–65. Article  Google Scholar  London AS, Landes SD. Cohort change in the prevalence of ADHD among US adults: evidence of a gender-specific historical […]

Jeanette Erdmann (1965–2023)

Jeanette Erdmann, professor of human genetics at the University of Lübeck and the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), sadly passed away on 9 July 2023 at the age of 57. We grieve the loss of an extraordinary woman who embraced her scientific profession with unwavering dedication, contributing to groundbreaking work in the field of […]

Beyond Sitting: Any Activity Boosts Heart Health, Even Sleep

A study by the University of Sydney and UCL demonstrates that substituting a few minutes of sitting with moderate exercise each day significantly enhances heart health. Analyzing data from over 15,000 participants, the research found that even small changes in daily activity patterns can lead to substantial health benefits, emphasizing the importance of incorporating physical […]

What are the types of heart diseases and 5 foods to combat it

Heart disease and stroke make up cardiovascular diseases, which is the top cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 1.8 lives each year. (Photo: Oleg Ivanov via Unsplash) Cardiovascular diseases, which encompass heart disease and stroke, are the top cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 1.8 lives each year, according to the World Health Organization. A […]

Listen to your heart: how cancer medications affect cardiovascular health

Better communication is needed between cancer specialists and GPs about a patient’s cardiac toxicity and other effects of cancer treatment, including the potential impact of treatment on a patient’s cardiovascular risk. Cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are Australia’s two leading causes of death, and people with cancer have a higher risk of developing CVD than […]

Cardiologist on hidden causes of heart attack during physical activity, how to prevent it

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Nov 19, 2023 02:01 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi, 56, passed away while he was out for a morning walk. Here are factors that may lead to heart attack during physical activity. Dhoom director Sanjay Gadhvi, 56, passed away today reportedly due to a heart attack […]

Presidente de cardiólogos: Hay que poner el acento en la salud cardiovascular de la mujer

Madrid, 19 nov (EFE).- El nuevo presidente de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología (SEC), Luis Rodríguez Padial, subraya la necesidad de “poner el acento” en las patologías cardiovasculares de la mujer porque no hay tanta conciencia como con otras enfermedades como el cáncer de mama y, sin embargo, suponen la primera causa de mortalidad. Jefe […]

Checking your blood pressure at home

Managing high blood pressure, or hypertension, has long been recognised as an essential component of heart health care. (Photo: Pexels) HYPERTENSION or high blood pressure, remains a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke, affecting 48 per cent of adults in the United States. According to the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey for 2016/17, […]

Dysregulations in hemostasis, metabolism, immune response, and angiogenesis in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome with and without postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome: a multi-omic profiling study

Abstract Post-acute COVID-19 (PACS) are associated with cardiovascular dysfunction, especially postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Patients with PACS, both in the absence or presence of POTS, exhibit a wide range of persisting symptoms long after the acute infection. Some of these symptoms may stem from alterations in cardiovascular homeostasis, but the exact mechanisms are poorly […]