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Heart failure (HF) is a condition in which a problem with the structure or function of the heart impairs its ability to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs. It should not be confused with cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction.

Study: Up to 10% of dementia cases in veterans may be caused by liver disease

As many as 10% of older U.S. veterans diagnosed with dementia may suffer instead from reversible cognitive decline caused by advanced liver disease, according to an analysis from the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine and the Richmond VA Medical Center.

31 Jan 2024

Machine learning could personalize diuretic treatment for patients with acute decompensated heart failure

A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease fellow at The Texas Heart Institute and led by his research and residency mentor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Dr. Ambarish Pandey, utilized a machine learning-based approach to identify, understand, and predict diuretic responsiveness in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).

31 Jan 2024

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

The American Heart Association's report on heart disease and stroke statistics emphasizes health equity and addresses structural racism in healthcare, revealing disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevalence among different communities.

29 Jan 2024

Many young patients choose TAVR despite better long-term survival with surgery

Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60-;possibly with poorer survival rates.

29 Jan 2024

UK government announces ban on disposable vapes

The UK is set to implement a ban on disposable vapes.

29 Jan 2024

13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.

27 Jan 2024

NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases

A study analyzing UK Biobank data found that individuals who underwent the NHS health evaluation had a lower long-term risk of various diseases and mortality compared to those who did not participate in the assessment.

24 Jan 2024

Mayo Clinic unveils "secret gene" key to reversing heart failure in some patients

Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug therapy treatments.

24 Jan 2024

American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care

In an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health research, now celebrating 100 years of lifesaving work, today announced grants totaling $7.8 million to 19 research projects nationwide as part of its Health Care by Food™ initiative.

24 Jan 2024

More than half of Americans uninformed as heart disease claims top spot again

More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.

24 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

Long COVID's impact on cardiovascular health: what we do and do not know

Researchers review the cardiovascular effects of long COVID.

23 Jan 2024

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and H. Pylori.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

A team led by Dr. Guadalupe Sabio at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has discovered a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension.

22 Jan 2024

Clinical study suggests statins could be key in reducing dementia in individuals with heart failure

The association between statin therapy and the risks of dementia among patients with heart failure.

19 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 Jan 2024

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Study: Up to 10% of dementia cases in veterans may be caused by liver disease

Machine learning could personalize diuretic treatment for patients with acute decompensated heart failure

American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare

Many young patients choose TAVR despite better long-term survival with surgery

UK government announces ban on disposable vapes

13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes

NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases

Mayo Clinic unveils "secret gene" key to reversing heart failure in some patients

American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care

More than half of Americans uninformed as heart disease claims top spot again

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Long COVID's impact on cardiovascular health: what we do and do not know

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Scientists discover a possible therapeutic target for pulmonary hypertension

Clinical study suggests statins could be key in reducing dementia in individuals with heart failure

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

Phase 3 trial shows acoramidis safe and effective for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

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