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Unmarried heart disease patients living in rural areas may experience higher rates of hopelessness

Living in a rural setting and being unmarried were each linked to higher rates of hopelessness among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association.

1 Sep 2021

Breast milk consumption improves cardiac performance in premature infants, study shows

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrates the beneficial effect of breast milk consumption on cardiovascular health and early cardiovascular development in premature infants.

30 Aug 2021

People living in greener areas less likely to develop cardiovascular disease

People who live in green neighborhoods are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021.

27 Aug 2021

99% of COVID-19 deaths in Italy occur among those not fully vaccinated

In a new report out of Italy, health officials reported that almost 99 percent of people who have died from COVID-19 since February 2021 were not fully vaccinated. The report released by the National Health Institute (ISS) showed that the few fully vaccinated people who died of COVID-19 were also older than those who died without complete COVID-19 vaccine doses.

29 Jul 2021

Study finds why young South Asian heart attack patients have more adverse outcomes

A new study examining why young South Asian heart attack patients have more adverse outcomes found this patient population was often obese, used tobacco products, and had a family history of heart disease or risk factors that could have been prevented, monitored for or treated before heart attacks happen.

7 Jul 2021

Randomized clinical trials compare effects of coronary revascularization versus medical therapy alone

A rigorous meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of medical therapies alone with medical therapies plus revascularization in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) was presented at EuroPCR on May 18, 2021.

19 May 2021

New touring installation will travel around the UK to talk about meat-eating habits

'Meat Your Persona' is a new touring installation designed to get the UK talking about eating meat, its environmental impact, and how much meat is actually good for you.

17 May 2021

The Lancet outlines 10 ambitious recommendations to improve health outcomes for women

The Lancet women and cardiovascular disease Commission outlines 10 ambitious recommendations to improve health outcomes for millions of women around the world and achieve the global targets set.

17 May 2021

Study: Only half of Americans with a history of heart disease get annual flu shot

People with heart disease are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including the coronavirus.

5 May 2021

Blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious cardiovascular conditions

Blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious cardiovascular conditions such as strokes, heart failure and heart attacks even in adults with normal blood pressure, according to new research published in The Lancet.

30 Apr 2021

Study illustrates the profound impact of postponing cardiovascular surgeries due to COVID-19

In March 2020, when the pandemic hit, everything slowed, including non-essential medical procedures such as elective surgeries, to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

19 Apr 2021

Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives, finds study

Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature heart attacks, chronic stable angina or peripheral vascular disease are sparse.

12 Apr 2021

Silent heart attacks appear to increase future stroke risk in older adults

Silent heart attacks appear to increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

Salt reduction program will lead to health benefits, cost savings by 2050

England's salt reduction programme will have led to nearly 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease and £1.64 billion of healthcare cost savings by 2050, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

22 Feb 2021

Stents or bypass surgery can improve outcomes in patients with stable ischemic heart disease

A recent study by University of Alberta cardiologists at the Canadian VIGOUR Centre shows that a particular group of patients with stable ischemic heart disease have better outcomes with percutaneous coronary intervention (also called angioplasty with stent) or coronary artery bypass surgery and medication, versus conservative management with medication alone.

18 Feb 2021

Indirect effects of COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular disease patients and care

Deaths from ischemic heart disease and hypertensive diseases in the United States increased during the COVID-19 pandemic over the prior year, while globally, COVID-19 was associated with significant disruptions in cardiovascular disease testing.

11 Jan 2021

Study examines sex differences in the cause of death after stroke

Women were 39% more likely to die by 1 year after a first stroke. The sex difference was due to advanced age and more severe strokes in women, according to a new study in the Journal of Women's Health.

23 Dec 2020

Project explores how carers recognize and manage health deterioration in people with learning disabilities, autism

A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring how carers recognise and manage deterioration in the health of people with learning disabilities and autism.

18 Dec 2020

$Are bone fractures more common in non-meat eaters?$

Are bone fractures more common in non-meat eaters?

A new study has found that in comparison with people who eat meat, vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians may be at a higher risk of hip fractures.

20 Nov 2020

Study shows new route for treating myocardial infarction

When the heart develops, some of its coronary blood vessels develop from cells lining the inner surface of the heart's ventricular chambers (endocardium). Novel

19 Nov 2020