Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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AHA releases guidelines to enhance postpartum care and address cardiovascular risks

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause.

16 May 2024

Global initiative REACT targets early detection of atherosclerosis

One in three people around the world die from cardiovascular disease, which is mainly caused by atherosclerosis.

16 May 2024

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

A study by Rutgers Health experts of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease in the year after delivery.

16 May 2024

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

Researchers investigate whether experiencing discrimination is associated with accelerated biological processes of aging.

16 May 2024

New study uncovers 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis and links to aging and disease

Researchers identified 17 new genes positively selected for clonal hematopoiesis in a large U.K. Biobank cohort, revealing their impact on aging and disease risks.

15 May 2024

Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

A study in the journal Obesity evaluated the impact of new anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) among obese individuals, finding that these medications reduce the risk of CVD complications, particularly heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

15 May 2024

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

A new study demonstrated parity between a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in the heart-;transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)-;and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

15 May 2024

Understanding the relationship between community mobility and cognitive function in older adults

The extent of individuals' mobility within their community-;how much they get out and about-;may be linked to their cognitive function, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

15 May 2024

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients.

15 May 2024

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

15 May 2024

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy.

15 May 2024

New study identifies 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis in aging blood cells

Scientists have discovered 17 additional genes that drive the abnormal overgrowth of mutated blood cells as we age. The findings, published today (14 May) in Nature Genetics, provide a more complete view of the genetic factors behind clonal hematopoiesis – a process associated with ageing and linked to increased risks of blood cancers.

15 May 2024

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

Metabolomic analysis sheds light on gut microbes' role in cardiovascular disease risk

The effect of gut bacteria on non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-c) variations.

14 May 2024

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Electronic vapor products (EVPs), also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, have an allure because of their marketed image as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and for their variety of appealing flavors.

13 May 2024

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

13 May 2024

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

13 May 2024

Questions about childhood weight can help identify increased mortality risk in adults with obesity

Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal weight, plumper or thinner as a child when attending a doctor's appointment as an adult might appear like a very strange question to ask, but new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that such questions can help identify increased mortality risk in adults living with obesity.

13 May 2024

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is surrounded by trees and shoreline. It offers the kind of quiet that only an island can provide. Except when the Growlers fly.

10 May 2024

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

AHA releases guidelines to enhance postpartum care and address cardiovascular risks

Global initiative REACT targets early detection of atherosclerosis

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

New study uncovers 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis and links to aging and disease

Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

Understanding the relationship between community mobility and cognitive function in older adults

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

New study identifies 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis in aging blood cells

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Metabolomic analysis sheds light on gut microbes' role in cardiovascular disease risk

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Questions about childhood weight can help identify increased mortality risk in adults with obesity

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

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