The mummies' message: Take steps against heart disease
Oct 21, 2020
Research shows that ancient people had clogged arteries, even without today’s unhealthy habits. It's even more reason to live a heart-healthy life, experts say.
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Strokes and heart attacks increase when flu-like illnesses rise
Oct 8, 2020
Heart attack risk increases quickly after a flu-like illness, while the risk of stroke rises slower, according to a new study.
Having spouse in ICU could increase heart risk
Oct 5, 2020
Admission to a hospital's intensive care unit can increase a spouse's risk of a cardiovascular event as soon as a week later, according to a new Japanese study.
People in poor heart health more likely to give their doctors low marks
Oct 1, 2020
As cardiovascular health worsens in the U.S., people with poor heart health have worse perceptions of their patient-clinician relationship, according to a new study.
Common heart defect could limit exercise ability that worsens with age
Sep 23, 2020
Adults born with a ventricular septal defect may lose exercise capacity, even if it had been repaired, according to a new study.
Psoriasis treatment may reduce risky plaque in heart arteries
Sep 15, 2020
Protein-based biologic therapy for psoriasis may reduce dangerous, rupture-prone plaque in heart arteries, new research shows.
Be aware of how drugs can affect heart rhythms, report says
Sep 15, 2020
A statement from the American Heart Association reminds health care providers to stay alert to the potential for common medications to cause irregular heartbeats.
Immune-boosting cancer treatment may pose cardiovascular risk
Sep 8, 2020
People with melanoma taking an immunotherapy drug experienced increased inflammation in their arteries, new research shows. 8.3.0
Unpredictability of advanced heart failure complicates end-of-life care, doctors say
Aug 31, 2020
The uncertain course of advanced heart failure makes it harder to ensure quality end-of-life care for patients, according to a new study.
Are virtual doctor visits safe for discharged heart failure patients?
Jul 30, 2020
Heart failure patients discharged from the hospital need follow-up care, whether in person or virtually. A new study shows it can be done safely either way, but many still don't get it.