A five-year study looking into the genetic risks associated with cardiac arrhythmia has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Nathan Tucker, the assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute in Utica, is leading the project. “It’s important to me that […]
Diabetes, a lower LVEF, a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate, moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation, critical status and a EuroSCORE II higher than 4% were all more common among patients who experienced a stroke within 30 days of TAVR. In addition, a history of neurological dysfunction, a bicuspid aortic valve and a Geriatric Status Scale of two […]
A fibromyalgia diagnosis was associated with an increased cardiovascular burden, according to a study published in Israel Medical Association Journal.1 Fabiola Atzeni, MD, PhD Credit: Barcelona Clinic Autoimmunity Alumni “Several studies have shown that patients with fibromyalgia present with neuroendocrine, inflammatory, and coagulation features linked to cardiovascular disease development,” wrote co-lead investigator Fabiola Atzeni, MD, […]
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) shows that low muscle mass is associated with a two-fold risk of death from cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes. This association is independent of frailty, glycemic control and the microvascular complications […]
Transgender women taking gender-affirming hormones like estrogen are up to 95% more likely to suffer from heart disease compared to cisgender men, researchers have found. A study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology showed that all trans people were at a “significantly higher risk” of a host of serious and potentially deadly medical conditions, […]
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular event recurrence, according to a review published in the Oct. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Manuel Sánchez-de-la-Torre, Ph.D., from the University of Lleida in Spain, and colleagues […]
Published in the Journal of Lipid Research, new study results concluded that obesity-induced inflammation causes a harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) interaction that can lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Image credit: New Africa | stock.adobe.com LDL is also connected to major risk factors for CVD, but changes in LDL levels have not […]
A version of this article was originally published by HCPLive®. This version has been lightly edited. Elevated blood pressure in late adolescence was associated with a substantial and gradual absolute risk for major cardiovascular events in adulthood, beginning at a blood pressure level of 120/80 mm Hg, according to new research published in Annals of Internal […]
Richard Smalling, MD, PhD, is one of the few cardiologists in the country using coil embolization to treat hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Coil embolization is traditionally used on aneurysms, but Dr. Smalling, director of cardiology at Bellaire, Texas-based UTHealth Heart & Vascular, and others have adapted the procedure to help patients who cannot undergo open heart […]
Embrace the heart-healthy secrets of curry leaves. Curry leaves, often celebrated for their culinary contributions, offer an array of cardiovascular benefits. Curry leaves are one of the most common spices found in Indian households and it won’t be an exaggeration if we call it a kitchen staple. It is added to poha, dhokla, or any […]