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Researchers develop new biomedical polymer to treat atherosclerosis

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University and the Sheba Medical Center have developed a new therapy to treat atherosclerosis and prevent heart failure with a new biomedical polymer that reduces arterial plaque and inflammation in the cardiovascular system.

22 May 2017

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

African Americans with sleep apnea and insomnia are rarely diagnosed with either problem, even when the severity of the two sleep disorders are likely to affect their health, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

High systolic blood pressure in young adults linked to increased risk of cardiovascular problems

Otherwise healthy young people with high systolic blood pressure over 140 are at greater risk for future artery stiffening linked to an increased risk of stroke as well as possible damage to the kidneys and brain, new research shows.

19 May 2017

No such thing as “healthy obesity,” say experts

A new study from the University of Birmingham has presented evidence that could settle the debate over whether people can be obese and healthy at the same time.

18 May 2017

Diagnosis of hypertension at earlier age linked to greater risk of cardiovascular death

When someone gets diagnosed with hypertension, either early (before the age of 55) or later in life, can have important health ramifications.

17 May 2017

Study measures increased 'fight or flight' response in young veterans with combat-related PTSD

A new study published this week in the Journal of Physiology finds that young veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an increased 'fight or flight' response during mental stress.

17 May 2017

Study finds hip and knee osteoarthritis to be major cause of immobility among older adults

In a large study of individuals aged ≥55 years, hip and knee osteoarthritis was the greatest contributor to difficulty walking, and the effect increased with more hips and knees affected by osteoarthritis.

17 May 2017

Mayo Clinic study provides information on survival and death of patients with synucleinopathies

Faced with a serious disease, patients want to know the answer to a difficult question: "How long will I live?"

16 May 2017

Tri-ponderal mass index estimates body fat more accurately than traditional BMI in adolescents

The body mass index calculations that physicians have been relying on for decades may not be accurate for assessing body fat in adolescents between the ages of 8 and 17.

16 May 2017

Penn researchers find AF ablation to be safe and effective for CHD patients

Congenital heart disease (CHD) includes a range of defects that occur in the heart which patients are born with, such as a hole in the heart's wall, a leaky valve or even an inversion in the heart's orientation. CHD was once a severe condition often resulting in early death, but now, more and more CHD patients are living long and healthy lives.

15 May 2017

Analysis explores impact of valve design on post-TAVR outcomes

For patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their risk factors, not the type of valve used, determined their 30-day post-TAVR outcomes.

15 May 2017

Study finds that veterans with combat-related PTSD have high 'fight or flight' response

Young veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an increased 'fight or flight' response during mental stress, according to new findings published this week in the Journal of Physiology.

15 May 2017

Real-world study of robotic PCI shows high success rates for patients across multiple sites

The largest real-world study of robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) demonstrated clinical and technical success for patients across multiple sites using multiple operators.

12 May 2017

Early intervention provides survival benefit for NSTEMI patients

An analysis of NSTEMI patients who undergo coronary revascularization within 24 hours of hospitalization showed an increased reduction in mortality, marking the first time this difference has been demonstrated.

12 May 2017

New study reveals impact of race, gender and socioeconomic status on PCI outcomes

A first-of-its-kind study discovered that women and minorities who underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at a greater risk of experiencing recurrent cardiac events within the first year after their procedure compared to Caucasian men.

12 May 2017

People with severe mental illness have higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study reveals

An international study of more than 3.2 million people with severe mental illness reveals a substantially increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease compared to the general population.

12 May 2017

Introduction of ART has increased life expectancy in HIV patients by 10 years

A study published in the journal The Lancet HIV has found an increase in life expectancy of 20-year-old HIV patients in the EU and North America who had started antiretroviral therapy (ART) after it was introduced mid-1990s. When compared with patients who were not treated with ART, the life expectancy had increased by around a decade in these patients.

11 May 2017

Full-fat dairy not bad for the heart, study finds

A diet that includes full-fat dairy products does not increase the risk of heart disease, say researchers. The finding comes from a meta-analysis of 29 previous studies looking at whether dairy products increase the risk of death from any cause, including heart problems and cardiovascular disease.

11 May 2017

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

A new study finds that dietary nitrate- a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure- may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease.

11 May 2017

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

Elevated cardiac troponin, a diagnostic marker of damage to the heart, may occur even if a patient has not had a heart attack, according to a study published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

9 May 2017

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Researchers develop new biomedical polymer to treat atherosclerosis

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

High systolic blood pressure in young adults linked to increased risk of cardiovascular problems

No such thing as “healthy obesity,” say experts

Diagnosis of hypertension at earlier age linked to greater risk of cardiovascular death

Study measures increased 'fight or flight' response in young veterans with combat-related PTSD

Study finds hip and knee osteoarthritis to be major cause of immobility among older adults

Mayo Clinic study provides information on survival and death of patients with synucleinopathies

Tri-ponderal mass index estimates body fat more accurately than traditional BMI in adolescents

Penn researchers find AF ablation to be safe and effective for CHD patients

Analysis explores impact of valve design on post-TAVR outcomes

Study finds that veterans with combat-related PTSD have high 'fight or flight' response

Real-world study of robotic PCI shows high success rates for patients across multiple sites

Early intervention provides survival benefit for NSTEMI patients

New study reveals impact of race, gender and socioeconomic status on PCI outcomes

People with severe mental illness have higher risk for cardiovascular disease, study reveals

Introduction of ART has increased life expectancy in HIV patients by 10 years

Full-fat dairy not bad for the heart, study finds

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

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