Obesity-Related Heart Disease Deaths Rose Roughly 180% Since 1999
HCPLive
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Obesity-related ischemic heart disease deaths rose from 1999 to 2020, particularly in middle-aged men and Black adults, per CDC WONDER data.
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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Between 1999 and 2020, obesity-related deaths from heart disease deaths in the U.S. increased by 180%, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's annual Scientific Sessions, set for Nov.
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Alcohol raises heart disease risk, particularly among women
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 28, 2024
Young to middle-aged women who reported drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages per week--more than one per day, on average--were significantly more likely to develop coronary heart disease compared with those who drank less, finds a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
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Certain hormone replacement therapy tablets linked to increased heart disease and blood clot risk
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women around the age of menopause, finds a study from Sweden published in The BMJ today.
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Do You Want The Formula For Preventing Heart Disease?
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Heart Health Formula is the process I use to: Understand a person’s risk of heart disease using the best science available. With the ultimate goal that all of my patients (Myself included) live a long and healthy life and die with, not from, heart disease. Understanding Heart Disease.
Could Niacin Actually Induce Heart Disease?
Med Page Today
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Niacin metabolism was associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and may be linked to the pathogenesis of heart disease via inflammatory pathways, researchers said. In a metabolomics study of stable.
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Heart disease more common in past redlined areas linked to limited access to healthy foods
American Heart News - Heart News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Research Highlights: Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity were more common and linked to reduced access to healthy food among people who lived in neighborhoods previously subjected to structural racism-based policies that.
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Can a mammogram identify heart disease risk?
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?
Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JUNE 10, 2024
After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. The results showed that daily consumption of beetroot juice by postmenopausal women may improve blood vessel function enough to reduce future heart disease risk.
New heart disease risk tool finds 40% fewer people need statins: Study
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
JUNE 12, 2024
New study suggests that 40% fewer people may need statins for heart disease prevention, according to a risk assessment published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Research shows death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease
AMS Cardiology
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite advancements in medical science and healthcare. Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions.
Adults with congenital heart disease faced higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms
American Heart News - Heart News
APRIL 17, 2024
Research Highlights: Almost 1 in 5 adults with congenital heart disease living in Israel had or developed an abnormal heart rhythm over five years. Adults with congenital heart disease who developed an irregular heart rhythm in the heart’s upper.
Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy
Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.
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The effect of cardiac rehabilitation prescription on medication complications and ET-1, WMSI in elderly patients with coronary heart disease
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
To explore the effects of cardiac rehabilitation prescriptions on medication complications, Endothelin 1 (ET-1), and Wall Motion Score Index (WMSI) in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.
Research highlights disparities in heart disease, stroke trends worldwide
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health.
MESA heart disease risk score worked well with or without race included
American Heart News - Heart News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Research Highlights: A version of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) heart disease risk score that did not include race predicted heart disease risk just as well as the original version that includes race. The original MESA risk score,
Heart Disease Outcomes Better When Anxiety, Depression Are Treated
Med Page Today
MARCH 21, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- In people with heart disease and comorbid anxiety or depression, mental health treatment showed strong links to better clinical outcomes in an observational analysis of the Ohio Medicaid database. Those hospitalized with coronary.
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%
Science Daily - Heart Disease
AUGUST 29, 2024
A new study of more than 90,000 individuals showed that those who had the most catch-up sleep on weekends had a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease than those with the least. Modern lifestyles mean many people are sleep deprived on work or school days, and try to 'catch-up' with compensatory sleep on weekends.
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Heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the journal, Stroke.
Why People Struggle To Get A Proper Heart Disease Risk Assessment.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
That was the main feedback I got from thousands of readers when I asked them about their experience working with existing healthcare systems to implement a plan to prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and with the right approaches, 80% or more can be prevented at an early age.
Oral-gut microbial transmission promotes diabetic coronary heart disease
Cardiovascular Diabetology
APRIL 4, 2024
Diabetes is a predominant driver of coronary artery disease worldwide. This study aims to unravel the distinct characteristics of oral and gut microbiota in diabetic coronary heart disease (DCHD). Simultaneous.
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Obesity-related heart disease deaths increased in the U.S. over the past two decades
American Heart News - Heart News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, Abstract AC.MDP.13 who died from ischemic heart disease related to obesity increased by approximately 180% from 1999 to 2020. 13 - An analysis of data from the CDC’s WONDER database found that the number of people in the U.S.
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Heart disease risk factors in women highlight need for increased awareness, prevention
American Heart News - Heart News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Statement Highlights: The new scientific statement highlights heart disease as the leading cause of death for women and emerging evidence that has identified several gender-specific risk factors for heart disease in women, including complications.
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Study of pythons could lead to new therapies for heart disease, other illnesses
Science Daily - Heart Disease
AUGUST 21, 2024
In the first 24 hours after a python devours its massive prey, its heart grows bigger, softer and stronger and its metabolism speeds up forty-fold. The extraordinary process could inspire novel treatments for heart disease and metabolic disorders.
New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care
DAIC
APRIL 1, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:21 April 1, 2024 — Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We What is Valvular Heart Disease?
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How You Can Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease Without Losing Weight.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Being overweight is a major risk factor for heart disease and also an early death. The Life Essential 8 are a set of factors that significantly influence your risk of heart disease and early death, including: Regular Physical Activity. Died from heart disease. For non-heart related deaths.
As A Cardiologist, This Is What My Friends Ask Me About Preventing Heart Disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
At least once a week, one of my friends or someone I know will contact me with the same question: “I am getting to that age where heart disease is a possibility. Let me tell you a story. What do I need to do?” This would at least prevent me from going over the same topic over and over again. What do I need to do about it?
Relationship between heart disease and spontaneous loss of Y chromosome
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JUNE 27, 2024
Researchers found that men with a higher proportion of blood cells missing Y chromosomes have a higher mortality rate from a common cause of heart disease called transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), informing future treatment for patients with ATTR-CA.
Study reveals link between transthyretin levels and heart disease risk
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JULY 29, 2024
Researchers reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk.
The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke
Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to a new study.
Study reveals link between transthyretin levels and heart disease risk
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 29, 2024
Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein levels on heart disease risk. Physician–scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease
American Heart News - Heart News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Statement Highlights: A new American Heart Association scientific statement updates more than a decade of research identifying, managing and preventing neurodevelopmental delays and disorders among people with congenital heart disease.
New hope for diabetic heart disease treatment
Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called 'lipoxin A4' (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.
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Therapeutic strategies targeting mechanisms of macrophages in diabetic heart disease
Cardiovascular Diabetology
MAY 14, 2024
Diabetic heart disease (DHD) is a serious complication in patients with diabetes. Despite numerous studies on the pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic targets of DHD, effective means of prevention and treatme.
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Study reveals insights into life quality for adults with heart disease
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
For the first time, adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) now have valuable insights into their long-term quality of life through data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI).
Can mammograms help identify heart disease?
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Mammography can be used to identify a key indicator for heart disease in women, according to a study presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting.
A new heart disease risk factor
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
New study reveals clonal hematopoiesis as a significant risk factor for heart disease. Researchers suggest personalized interventions for carriers of mutations
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Identification of iron metabolism-related genes in coronary heart disease and construction of a diagnostic model
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. The results suggest that iron metabolism and immune cells may play a significant role in the development of coronary heart disease, providing a basis for further research. A logistic regression model based on the central genes achieved an AUC of 0.64–0.65
Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations
Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 20, 2024
Treating anxiety and depression significantly reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits in people with heart disease.This may be the first study to show that treating anxiety and depression with medication or psychotherapy has a significant impact on heart disease outcomes.
Heart Disease In Men Versus Women
MIBHS
MAY 15, 2024
Heart disease in men and women remains the leading cause of death globally, impacting millions of lives each year. While heart disease affects both genders, the manifestation, symptoms, and outcomes can significantly differ between them. Age Matters Heart disease in men tends to strike at a younger age compared to women.
Treating anxiety, depression in people with heart disease reduced ER visits, hospitalizations
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
MARCH 20, 2024
Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Intraoperative Conduction Mapping in Complex Congenital Heart Disease
American College of Cardiology
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What is the impact of intraoperative His bundle (HB) mapping during complex biventricular congenital heart disease (CHD) repair on postoperative atrioventricular block requiring pacemaker (AVB/PM)?
Genetic syndromes associated with congenital heart disease
Heart BMJ
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, affecting 1% of live births. The underlying cause of congenital heart disease is frequently unknown. However, advances in human genetics and genome technologies have helped expand congenital heart disease pathogenesis knowledge during the last few decades.
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