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Women with type-1 at higher heart risk
A University of Queensland meta-analysis involving more than 200,000 participants has found that women with type 1 diabetes have more than twice the risk of dying from heart disease compared with men who have the condition.
Heart failure benefits for moderate drinkers
A large new study suggests that people who have up to seven drinks a week in middle age have a lower risk of heart failure over the long term than those who abstain – though too much alcohol could lead to an earlier death from other causes.
Heart treatment criteria fail 30-40 year-olds
People in their 30s and 40s with even moderately high cholesterol levels are more likely to have heart disease later in life, according to a Duke University study. But many wouldn't meet the criteria for treatment under current American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines.
New compound could lower blood pressure
University of Exeter animal research has indicated that a new compound, called AP39, which generates minute quantities of the gas hydrogen sulfide inside cells, could be beneficial in cases of high blood pressure and diseases of the blood vessels that occur with ageing and diabetes.
Statins ‘could widen UK social inequalities’
Cholesterol-lowering statins have saved 50% more lives among the richest people in the UK than among the poorest, a University of Liverpool study has found.
Genetic mutations that cause DCM found
Scientists have identified the crucial genetic mutations that cause dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and screening of high-risk patients.
Women smokers face high fatal aneurysm risk
Women who smoke cigarettes are just as likely as men to develop potentially fatal aneurysms, according to an analysis of 18,792 US Medicare patients. Aneurysms are more often severe in women.
Detailed discharge summary a lifesaver
For heart failure patients transitioning from hospital to home, a discharge summary that gets to their primary doctors quickly and contains detailed and useful information can mean the difference between quick recovery or readmission, according to two studies from Yale University.
Statins cut cardiovascular risk in women
A large international study has shown conclusively that statin treatment reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.
Cardiac risk with high waist to hip ratio
A new US study supports warnings that people with the highest waist to hip ratio have double the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to people with a normal ratio.
Obesity paradox at work — for a while
Obese heart failure patients outlived their normal-weight patients even after adjustment for various factors, Baylor University researchers found. However, Healthy obesity is often just a phase, according to new British research.
Treatment helps severe stroke prognosis
After decades of failure, Dutch researchers have found a treatment that greatly improves the prognosis for people having the most severe and disabling strokes. By directly removing large blood clots blocking blood vessels in the brain, it’s possible to save brain tissue that otherwise would have died.
Higher stroke risk in new cancer patients
New cancer patients face a heightened risk of stroke in the months immediately following their diagnoses, with that risk escalating with the aggressiveness of their disease, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medical College.
New shockless treatment for atrial fibrillation demonstrated
A non-electrical cardioversion therapy, which could be the first shockless procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), has been demonstrated at the Frontiers in CardioVascular...
A genetic bias to heart disease in women
Post-menopausal women are just as likely as men to get heart disease and are less likely to be adequately diagnosed and treated. And, reports...
Low salt diet recommended for Type2 diabetes sufferers
People with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as those who consume...
Clinical judgment, blood test and ECG recommended before admission
Clinical judgement, combined with an electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood test on arrival, is effective in reducing unnecessary hospital admissions for chest pain, a study...
Testosterone therapy ‘doesn’t increase heart attack risk’
Contrary to several earlier studies, a study of 24,000 Medicare patients in the US found that testosterone therapy didn’t increase the risk of heart...
Link between chronic stress and heart attacks identified
Scientists may have identified the connection between chronic stress and heart attacks, Leukocytes (white blood cells). Time quotes co-author of the study Matthias Nahrendorf...
Lowering BP below 120 has no additional benefit for hypertensives
Lowering systolic blood pressure below 120 does not appear to provide additional benefit for patients, researchers have found. Science Daily quotes, Carlos Rodriguez of...
Study finds heart failure linked to eating processed meats
A large study has found that men who eat three rashers of bacon a day or more are twice as likely to die from...
Calcium supplements ‘do not’ compromise women’s heart health
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found, in a study of more than 74,000 women, that calcium supplements are safe in terms...
Weight loss at any age will improve heart health
According to a long-term study, it is never too late to lose weight because doing so improves heart health– no matter the age. According...
More evidence that citrus and leafy veggies could prevent strokes
A fresh look at recent evidence has resulted in recommendations that eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third....
Significant breakthrough could repair damaged hearts
A cure for heart failure could be ‘just a few years away’ after scientists successfully regenerated the damaged hearts of primates using human stem...
Female heart attack risk linked to daytime sleepiness
Women who are often sleepy during the day tend to have underlying conditions that raise their risk of heart attack and stroke. Health24 reports...
New AHA/ASA guidelines for preventing second stroke
Updated evidence-based guidelines emphasising lifestyle management, including diet, exercise and weight management, have been compiled by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in a...
Study bolsters red meat and heart disease connection
A study from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has bolstered the link between red meat consumption and heart disease by finding a...
Lower salt intake key factor in fall in heart attacks and strokes
Declining consumption of salt has been the key factor in the large fall in the number of people dying from a heart attack or...
Benefits of polypills include preventing heart attacks and strokes
Taking one pill instead of three could be a powerful ally to prevent cardiovascular disease. News Medical reports that this is according to a...
Risk of stroke higher for insomniacs
People plagued with insomnia might have an increased risk of stroke, particularly if they are young adults. News24 reports that researchers in Taiwan, published...
Artificial heart provides time to patients awaiting transplants
The largest single-centre study of patients implanted with a total artificial heart finds the device may help patients in severe heart failure survive until...
Vitamin D benefits the fight against heart disease – research
A growing body of research shows that vitamin D may be beneficial in preventing heart disease. Several recent studies also support the idea that...
Report finds cholesterol levels fluctuate based on seasons
Cholesterol levels fluctuate based on the time of year, with more unfavourable lipid profiles seen in the colder months, a trend that may be...
EU announces updated surgery guidelines for cardiology patients
The European Union has announced updated guidelines designed to improve peri-operative cardiac risk management in non-cardiac surgery patients. The 2014 ESC/ESA Guidelines cover the...
Even mild CVB infection linked with later-life heart disease
There is epidemiological evidence that links type B coxsackie virus (CVB) infection with heart disease, and research now suggests a mechanism by which early...
Study shows benefits of catheter ablation
A new long-term study suggests that adult patients with atrial fibrillation, whose heart rhythm is successfully restored with the minimally invasive procedure of catheter...
Probiotics help to reduce hypertension
Probiotics – microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast – have long been known to promote healthy digestion. But, reports Yahoo News, an Australian study...
Major study: Drinking less alcohol improves heart health
Even among people who drink only light to moderate amounts of alcohol, reducing consumption can improve heart health, reduce body mass index and bring...
Assessment of valve-in-valve implantation key to success
Treatment of failed bioprostheses is a clinical challenge. Although re-operation is considered the standard of care, these patients are frequently elderly with other medical...