TEER shows promising outcomes in elderly patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation

	Cardiology
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	TEER shows promising outcomes in elderly patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation The mitral valve controls blood flow between the heart's left atrium and ventricle. When structural changes affect the atrium or valve, it may not close fully-causing blood to leak backwards, a condition known as atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR).

	New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.

	This test can see a heart attack in your future A long list of Lynda Hollander's paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, "I didn't want to take a chance."

			Most US adults have older heart age than actual age Most U.S. adults have a "heart age" several years older than their chronological age - sometimes by more than a decade.

			Faster and further walking lowers heart disease and stroke risks Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps, and walking faster, is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of major problems of the heart and blood vessels.

			Innovative VR therapy helps ease anxiety in cardiovascular disease Living with cardiovascular disease often takes a serious emotional toll - and with stress known to worsen heart health, there's growing interest in low-risk, innovative ways to help patients cope.

	Why Spirulina could be a helpful natural option for lowering blood pressure A comprehensive meta-analysis found that consuming whole microalgae, especially Spirulina, can significantly lower blood pressure, particularly in adults with elevated levels. No significant effects were observed for macroalgae or algae extracts.

	Myth of tongue swallowing delays life-saving CPR in collapsed athletes Despite widespread public health efforts, the dangerous myth of "prevention of tongue swallowing" continues to persist during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

	Air purifiers can lower blood pressure in at-risk adults Using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can significantly lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adults with elevated baseline readings — even in areas with relatively low overall air pollution levels, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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