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Hereditary cholesterol patients now live longer, but higher heart disease risk remains

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Published: February 5, 2025 11:55

Hereditary high cholesterol (FH) is the most common hereditary disease and, if left untreated, can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and, in the worst cases, blood clots.

Later menopause linked to better heart health

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Published: February 5, 2025 10:57

Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels for years to come than those who go through it earlier, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.

Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, finds study

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Published: February 4, 2025 16:29

Regular consumption of eggs is associated with a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death in relatively healthy older adults, new research from a Monash University-led team has found.

Scientists design an effective treatment strategy to prevent heart injury caused by a class of anticancer drugs

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Published: February 4, 2025 14:00

A team of scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), working in collaboration with international partners, has designed a strategy for preventing the cardiotoxic effects of anthracyclines, a widely used class of…

A disrupted protein recycling process can harm heart health

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Published: February 4, 2025 13:09

A disrupted protein degradation process in heart muscle cells can lead to a range of severe heart diseases. In the case of dilated cardiomyopathy, a pathological enlargement of the heart chambers, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung…

Research shows ketone drinks boost heart efficiency in diabetics

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Published: February 4, 2025 11:11

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found. The research is published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

About 3% of us will develop a brain aneurysm in our lives. So what is it and how do you treat it?

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Published: February 4, 2025 11:10

Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands announced on air yesterday that he has a brain aneurysm and needs urgent brain surgery.

Playing classical music can smooth variations in fetal heart rates, researchers find

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Published: February 4, 2025 11:00

Playing music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their children in the womb, but a group of researchers has found evidence it can calm fetal heart rates, potentially providing developmental benefits.

SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with increased risk of cardiac events

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Published: February 4, 2025 10:00

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The results were published in Radiology.

Nearly half of adults mistakenly think benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risks

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Published: February 3, 2025 16:33

For years, healthy older adults were advised by doctors to take a low-dose aspirin daily as a way to reduce the risk of heart attack. But in March 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) announced new guidelines…

Variability in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol linked to dementia

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Published: February 3, 2025 14:38

Variability in total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Neurology.

Protein structure at the heart of heart disease discovered

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Published: February 3, 2025 12:31

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)—commonly known as bad cholesterol—have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic troublemakers have hidden their inner workings behind a maze of complexity. That is, until…

Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?

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Published: February 3, 2025 10:10

During an ischemic stroke, blood vessels in the brain are blocked or narrowed. During a hemorrhagic stroke, there's bleeding into the brain. The first treatment for stroke is to potentially offer a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) that…

Cardiovascular disease medications are underused globally, study shows

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Published: February 3, 2025 10:00

Secondary prevention medications for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are underused globally and additional strategies to increase their use are needed to improve CVD management and reduce premature mortality rates, according to a study published in the…

Heart health differences in men and women: Tiny RNA molecules play key role, study finds

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Published: February 3, 2025 09:53

There are notable differences between men and women in their susceptibility to many human diseases, including cardiovascular disease. For example, women typically have smaller hearts that pump faster, while men have larger hearts that pump more blood with…

Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth

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Published: February 2, 2025 19:10

The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The risk is even higher in mothers of…

240-year-old drug could save UK NHS £100 million a year treating common heart rhythm disorder

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Published: January 31, 2025 09:47

A 240-year-old drug called digoxin could save the National Health Service (NHS) at least £100 million each year when treating older patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This was compared to usual treatment with a beta-blocker according to a…

Study uncovers new link between infections and heart failure

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Published: January 31, 2025 08:41

People hospitalized for infections—almost any infections—are at substantially increased risk years later for heart failure, according to collaborative research by the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic.

Why 'cough CPR' is not the lifesaver it's made out to be

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Published: January 31, 2025 06:24

Misinformation has circulated for years on social media about how coughing forcefully can treat a heart attack. Health experts are quick to debunk that myth and warn that "cough CPR" is ineffective.

Cholesterol test completion triples when tests are automatically pre-ordered: Study

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Published: January 30, 2025 11:17

A study conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that by pre-ordering lipid panels—the tests that can indicate high cholesterol and help predict stroke and heart disease risk—clinicians could…

Enzyme ALPK2: A therapeutic target for a lethal form of heart failure

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Published: January 30, 2025 11:08

Researchers from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine identified an enzyme, alpha-kinase 2 (ALPK2) that is specifically expressed in the heart. They found that the enzyme may prevent a stiff heart through activating the gene TPM1 in heart…

More Americans than ever are confident about providing lifesaving CPR, survey suggests

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Published: January 30, 2025 10:58

When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.

Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children, study suggests

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Published: January 30, 2025 10:20

Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches in children, especially in 8- and 9-year-olds, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's…

Study shows changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery

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Published: January 30, 2025 10:10

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's…

ECG tests may someday be used by AI model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline, say researchers

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:50

Electrocardiogram tests may someday be used with an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025,…

Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:40

A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference…

Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:30

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke warning signs (face, arm and speech) better with the…

Preliminary study suggests regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:23

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke…

Study suggests a common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked with increased stroke risk

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:22

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk of death, according to a preliminary study…

Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines, research shows

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Published: January 30, 2025 09:20

A medication often used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines was associated with a reduction in ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke…

How the virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart

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Published: January 30, 2025 08:55

It started as a respiratory illness—or so everyone thought. But it quickly became apparent that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was so much more.

Link between hypertension and the gut could pave way to better high blood pressure drugs

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Published: January 29, 2025 17:03

Monash University researchers have revealed how the gut—and what we eat—regulates high blood pressure, opening the door to more specialized potential new drugs.

New tool predicts stroke outcome with 93% accuracy, guiding better carotid surgery decisions

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Published: January 29, 2025 16:07

Stroke remains a global health challenge, ranking second in worldwide mortality and fifth in U.S. deaths. In response, researchers at Ochsner Health, led by Hernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have developed a predictive model with a 93% accuracy rate in…

Heatstroke may lead to chronic heart disease and obesity, mouse model suggests

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Published: January 29, 2025 14:47

Every year, more than 100,000 people are treated for heat injury in the U.S., a number that's been rising as the world rapidly warms. Heatstroke, the most damaging form, can make people lose consciousness, suffer organ injury, and on occasion, even die.

Stem-cell 'heart patch' shows promise for heart failure treatment

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Published: January 29, 2025 12:41

Results from rhesus macaques provide solid ground for a first-in-human investigation of heart repair with stem cell-derived engineered heart muscle. The study is a milestone for the clinical application of the "heart patch" as an innovative treatment…

American Heart Association advisory endorses endovascular therapy for large-core ischemic stroke

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Published: January 29, 2025 12:40

The University of Cincinnati's Pooja Khatri spoke with Medscape on a new American Heart Association advisory recommending endovascular therapy (EVT) as a treatment for patients with large-core ischemic strokes.

Novel cardiovascular risk score uses stress test to predict heart disease more accurately

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Published: January 29, 2025 09:15

A study by Emory cardiovascular researchers has paved the way for the development of a new cardiovascular reactivity risk score that could better identify and improve how quickly high-risk patients under high stress are diagnosed and begin to receive…