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Does the incidence of reported myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination vary by age, sex, and inter-dose interval among adolescents aged 12 to 17?

Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study among 12 to 17-year-old adolescents in Ontario, Canada, to estimate the incidence of myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination.

3 Mar 2023

Jersey Shore University Medical Center celebrates the opening of new Pulmonary Hypertension Center

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently celebrated the opening of a new, specialized Pulmonary Hypertension Center.

28 Feb 2023

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

The latest evidence on the treatment of urgent heart problems will be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

27 Feb 2023

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with people who have never used the drug, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, researchers assessed the association of long coronavirus disease (COVID) with multiple organ dysfunction.

16 Feb 2023

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

As a patient with a family history of heart disease, Karen Moore has always been diligent about monitoring her heart health.

16 Feb 2023

Variations in long COVID symptoms and diagnostic experiences among racial, ethnic groups

Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more symptoms and health problems related to long COVID, a lay term that captures an array of symptoms and health problems, than white people, but are not as likely to be diagnosed with the condition, according to new research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

16 Feb 2023

Study finds potential racial and ethnic disparities in long COVID symptoms

Black and Hispanic patients were more likely than white patients to develop a wide array of lasting symptoms and conditions after a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

16 Feb 2023

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Irregular heart rhythms were detected in about 1 in 5 people who survived an ischemic stroke due to atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty substances in the arteries) after being continuously monitored for three years with an insertable cardiac device, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

A study of two widely used cardiovascular medications — cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate — in more than 350 patients confirmed the two medications were well-tolerated and safe for people who have experienced a stroke in a small blood vessel deep in the brain.

13 Feb 2023

ACC Cardiovascular Summit highlights strategies to advance patient care and sustain workforce well-being

The American College of Cardiology's Cardiovascular Summit (CV Summit) will take place on February 16-18, 2023, in Washington, DC, providing CV teams with the latest skills and strategies to advance patient care and sustain workforce well-being.

9 Feb 2023

The role of autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in post-acute COVID-19

A new clinical outlook in Nature Reviews Cardiology aimed to analyze the post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 that can pose a threat to patients, their doctors, and the healthcare system.

6 Feb 2023

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

Despite increased awareness over the past decades, only about half (56%) of women recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 female deaths.

3 Feb 2023

A review of interventions and support options for long COVID patients returning to work

Researchers discuss interventions and support for individuals with long COVID to help them return to normal activity levels.

2 Feb 2023

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk for heart disease.

2 Feb 2023

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

Researchers reported the findings from a pilot interview study that was conducted to gain insights into the new and persistent symptoms experienced by long coronavirus disease (COVID) patients and to obtain data for the study design and participant recruitment for the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission-Long COVID (REACT-LC) study.

31 Jan 2023

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly affects women, is garnering increased attention.

30 Jan 2023

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

While cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are critical to treating cancers, research shows that some of these treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term heart damage.

30 Jan 2023

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who analyzed data from more than a half million people between the ages of 18 and 49.

30 Jan 2023

Chest Pain News and Research

Does the incidence of reported myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination vary by age, sex, and inter-dose interval among adolescents aged 12 to 17?

Jersey Shore University Medical Center celebrates the opening of new Pulmonary Hypertension Center

Latest treatments for cardiac emergencies to be revealed at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

Variations in long COVID symptoms and diagnostic experiences among racial, ethnic groups

Study finds potential racial and ethnic disparities in long COVID symptoms

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Two cardiovascular drugs may help improve outcomes for patients who experienced small vessel stroke

ACC Cardiovascular Summit highlights strategies to advance patient care and sustain workforce well-being

The role of autonomic dysfunction and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in post-acute COVID-19

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: The leading cause of pregnancy-associated heart attacks

A review of interventions and support options for long COVID patients returning to work

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

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