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Study finds significant increase in opioid-associated cardiac arrests

A nationwide US study has shown that the rate of opioid-related cardiac arrests has steeply risen and is now on par with the rate of cardiac arrest from other causes. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2021.

23 Aug 2021

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation benefits moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Moderately ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have better chances of survival if treated with therapeutic-dose anticoagulation, according to an international study involving 121 sites, including UT Southwestern Medical Center.

20 Aug 2021

Leducq Foundation awards $7 million for vascular malformation research

Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, the Stephen Walter Ranson Professor of Cell Biology and chair of Cell and Developmental Biology, is the North American coordinator for an international collaboration that has received a five-year, $7 million Transatlantic Networks of Excellence Program award from the Leducq Foundation.

20 Aug 2021

Over-the-counter acid reflux drug appears to improve the odds of survival for COVID-19 patients

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors in Wuhan noticed something surprising. Many of the elderly patients who survived the virus were poor: not exactly the demographic you would expect to fare well in a health crisis.

20 Aug 2021

Isometric resistance training could have a strong effect on reducing blood pressure

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? High blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people around the globe and in 2019, it accounted for 10.8 million deaths.

20 Aug 2021

Systematic review: Efficacy and renal tolerability of ultrafiltration in acute decompensated heart failure

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Yajie Liu and Xin Yuan from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China consider the efficacy and renal tolerability of ultrafiltration in acute decompensated heart failure.

20 Aug 2021

New AHA statement provides guidance about cardiovascular genetic testing in children

Cardiovascular genetic testing in children presents unique challenges, requiring pre- and post-test counseling with an individualized approach for families.

20 Aug 2021

Study describes associations between gender-affirming hormone therapy and body weight changes

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is the bedrock of medical therapy for many transgender and gender diverse individuals. Some adult transgender individuals decide with their health care provider to start hormone therapy – testosterone for transmasculine people and generally a combination of estrogen and antiandrogens for transfeminine people – specifically for the physical and psychological effects these hormones produce, including changes to the voice, skin, facial and body hair and body composition. However, in the context of the global obesity epidemic, little is known about obesity rates and weight changes in adults treated with gender-affirming hormone therapy.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers recommend urgent adaptation plans to mitigate heat-related deaths and illnesses

Extreme heat is an increasingly common occurrence worldwide, with heat-related deaths and illnesses also expected to rise.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers analyze similarities and differences of CT features between heart failure and COVID-19

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications; Zhaowei Zhu, Jianjun Tang, Xiangping Chai and colleagues from Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China analyse the similarities and differences of CT features between COVID-19 pneumonia and heart failure.

20 Aug 2021

People cannot perceive decrease in body temperature when exercising, study finds

In a study published this month in Physiology & Behavior, research teams at the University of Tsukuba, led by Takeshi Nishiyasu, and at Niigata University of Health and Welfare, led by Tomomi Fujimoto, have found that, when exercising, people cannot perceive decreases in their core body temperature caused by the cold as well as they can when they are resting. This research has implications for recreational activities in colder climates, such as hiking and skiing.

20 Aug 2021

First-ever endoscopic "triple valve" surgery in the U.S. performed at UC Medical Center

UC Health cardiac surgeons have successfully performed the United States' first-ever endoscopic "triple valve" surgery at UC Medical Center.

19 Aug 2021

Urine test for detecting chronic kidney disease is not used enough in high-risk groups, study suggests

Despite their higher risk of chronic kidney disease, people with hypertension or diabetes usually are not given a simple test for protein in the urine to screen for this potentially deadly disorder, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

19 Aug 2021

People with cognitively stimulating jobs have lower risk of dementia in old age, study finds

People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age than those with non-stimulating jobs, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

19 Aug 2021

Excess sedentary leisure time associated with higher risk of stroke

Adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active, according to new research.

19 Aug 2021

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study finds significant increase in opioid-associated cardiac arrests

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation benefits moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Leducq Foundation awards $7 million for vascular malformation research

Over-the-counter acid reflux drug appears to improve the odds of survival for COVID-19 patients

Isometric resistance training could have a strong effect on reducing blood pressure

Systematic review: Efficacy and renal tolerability of ultrafiltration in acute decompensated heart failure

New AHA statement provides guidance about cardiovascular genetic testing in children

Study describes associations between gender-affirming hormone therapy and body weight changes

Researchers recommend urgent adaptation plans to mitigate heat-related deaths and illnesses

Researchers analyze similarities and differences of CT features between heart failure and COVID-19

People cannot perceive decrease in body temperature when exercising, study finds

First-ever endoscopic "triple valve" surgery in the U.S. performed at UC Medical Center

Urine test for detecting chronic kidney disease is not used enough in high-risk groups, study suggests

People with cognitively stimulating jobs have lower risk of dementia in old age, study finds

Excess sedentary leisure time associated with higher risk of stroke

New AHA Presidential Advisory addresses opioid use and its effects on heart and brain health

Study: Any form of exercise may not be the most effective prognostic tool for heart failure patients

New discovery offers several approaches to fight visceral obesity

Study finds a lower rate of stroke among immigrants to Canada than long-term residents

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