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How AI-Powered ECG Analysis is Advancing Cardiometabolic Research: Our Latest Study with University Hospital Basel

Cardiomatics

These commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs often cause insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and muscle loss. Whether you study HRV, arrhythmias, long-term ECG monitoring, or metabolic health, our platform can help. The study explores how metformin can protect against the harmful effects of glucocorticoids (GCs).

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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein while limiting saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Quit Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart disease. If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your heart health.

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Low Remnant Cholesterol and Subsequent Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study

HeartRhythm

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with high morbidity and mortality implications. Several studies have described a paradoxical inverse relationship between serum cholesterol and the risk of AF, but it remains unknown whether remnant cholesterol (RC) is associated with AF incidence.

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Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity in Cancer Patients; Arrhythmias, Autonomic Dysfunction and COVID-19; Lowering Non–HDL Cholesterol After MI

American College of Cardiology

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at anthracycline cardiotoxicity in treatment of cancer patients.

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Heart issues can encompass a wide range of problems, from coronary artery disease to heart failure, arrhythmias and more.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.