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Heart attack survivors face higher risk of long-term health conditions

Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.

16 Feb 2024

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

A groundbreaking scientific study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for the treatment of heart disease.

14 Feb 2024

Groundbreaking model predicts heart attack risk months in advance

Study introduces a novel biomarker-based model to predict imminent myocardial infarction (IMI), identifying key proteins and metabolites that could revolutionize early detection and prevention strategies.

14 Feb 2024

Optical coherence tomography reveals age-specific plaque vulnerabilities in STEMI patients

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Age-related vulnerable characteristics of pancoronary plaques in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have not been systemically evaluated by optical coherence tomography (OCT).

29 Jan 2024

Liver fibrosis scores couldbe used for predicting adverse outcomes in patients with STEMI

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Liver fibrosis scores (LFSs) are novel tools for predicting cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease.

29 Jan 2024

CPAP therapy may not reduce heart risks in sleep apnea patients with coronary artery disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascular events.

29 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

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

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

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

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

A spider venom molecule being investigated by a University of Queensland team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attack and stroke.

16 Jan 2024

Study warns of increased risks in heart patients using ED drugs with nitrates

A Swedish study reveals higher risks for men with cardiovascular disease using erectile dysfunction drugs (PDE5 inhibitors) alongside nitrate medication, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality.

15 Jan 2024

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Study finds dark chocolate intake significantly lowers the risk of essential hypertension, suggesting a beneficial role in cardiovascular health.

12 Jan 2024

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

Review in the Journal of Advanced Research summarizes the properties, applications, and production of rare ginsenosides (RGs), highlighting their potential in treating various diseases including cancer and cardiovascular ailments.

8 Jan 2024

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

3 Jan 2024

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Study evaluated the impact of daily coffee extract supplementation on cognitive function over two years in older adults, finding no significant improvement in global or domain-specific cognitive function compared to a placebo, but suggestive benefits in those with poorer baseline diet quality.

3 Jan 2024

Do hospitalized COVID-19 patients have long-term cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological complications?

Researchers assessed whether psychiatric, neurological, and cognitive complications among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 differ from those with other medical conditions of similar severity.

3 Jan 2024

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health, in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

13 Dec 2023

Innovative robotic right ventricle developed to mimic heart biomechanics

Researchers modeled the right ventricle (RV) to create a robot replicating right ventricular hemodynamics and biomechanics.

13 Dec 2023

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

The combination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and smoking influence.

12 Dec 2023

Myocardial Infarction News and Research

Heart attack survivors face higher risk of long-term health conditions

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

Groundbreaking model predicts heart attack risk months in advance

Optical coherence tomography reveals age-specific plaque vulnerabilities in STEMI patients

Liver fibrosis scores couldbe used for predicting adverse outcomes in patients with STEMI

CPAP therapy may not reduce heart risks in sleep apnea patients with coronary artery disease

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

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

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

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

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

Study warns of increased risks in heart patients using ED drugs with nitrates

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Do hospitalized COVID-19 patients have long-term cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological complications?

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Innovative robotic right ventricle developed to mimic heart biomechanics

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

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